July 21, 2025 National Center to Reframe Aging Partners with Pennsylvania Department of Aging to Strengthen Communications About Senior Centers The National Center to Reframe Aging — the leading organization for proven communication strategies and tools to effectively frame aging issues — is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) to explore new approaches for positioning senior community centers as recognizable, in-person community hubs that connect older people to vital resources, services, and their broader communities.
July 08, 2025 Gerontological Society of America Applauds House Introduction of Treat and Reduce Obesity Act The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) commends Representatives Mike Kelly and Raul Ruiz, MD, for introducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4231). This legislation is critical for providing Medicare beneficiaries with access to comprehensive obesity care, including anti-obesity medications and intensive behavioral therapy. GSA is encouraged by the introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) in both the House of Representatives and Senate, and calls on Congress to pass this important legislation.
June 25, 2025 Gerontological Society of America Congratulates 2025 Awardees The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging — is proud to acknowledge the work of 24 outstanding individuals through its prestigious awards program.
June 25, 2025 Gerontological Society of America Selects 2025 Fellows The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging — has named 47 exemplary professionals as its newest fellows.
June 16, 2025 New Study Shines Light on Nieces and Nephews Caring for Relatives with Dementia A new study published by Virginia Tech researchers in The Gerontologist — a peer-reviewed publication of the Gerontological Society of America — provides new insights about nieces and nephews taking care of aging relatives living with dementia. The initial findings provide the first focused examination of niece and nephew dementia caregivers.