Press Releases

The National Center to Reframe Aging joined a Pennsylvania Department of Aging-hosted Community Conversation in Philadelphia on June 10 to showcase research and communication guidance from the National Center that are helping maximize the potential of senior community centers as vibrant community spaces — similar to libraries or parks — where older adults can stay active and independent.

“Alzheimer’s-Related Psychosis: Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Understanding and Responding to Delusions and Hallucinations” — the latest report in The Gerontological Society of America’s Insights & Implications in Gerontology series — underscores the clinical, emotional, and societal impact of psychosis in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and stresses the need for comprehensive, person-centered approaches to care.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has received renewed grant support to welcome a 17th class of reporters for the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. The current funders include Silver Century Foundation, The John A. Hartford Foundation, The Commonwealth Fund, National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM), and Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. Applications are due July 24.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) will debut a virtual event format called GSA Forum with Connecting Health Care, Public Health, and Community for Dementia Detection and Care, taking place June 16 and 17. Reporters intending to cover the forum may request media registration by contacting news@geron.org.

New research published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences has found that taking part in musical activities improves thinking and mental well-being in healthy older adults.