June 15, 2026 Report Calls for Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Alzheimer's-Related Psychosis “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.
June 11, 2026 Fellowships Will Advance Reporters’ Coverage of Aging-Related Topics 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.
June 03, 2026 Multisector Collaboration on Dementia Is Focus of First-Ever GSA Forum 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.
May 21, 2026 Music Therapy Helps Healthy Older Adults Feel Happier and Keep Their Minds Sharp, Finds New Study 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.
May 04, 2026 Marker of Biological Aging Linked to Some But Not All Symptoms of Depression Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression, rather than physical symptoms.