We foster collaboration among behavioral and social scientists, physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, economists, policy experts, practice leaders, those who study the humanities and the arts, and many other scholars and researchers in aging. We believe the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to foster ingenuity, achieve the greatest impact, and promote optimal experiences of aging.
CEO Blog
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GSA Member Experts Guide National Conversation on Aging
by James ApplebyMarch 14, 2023
As aging-related topics become more prominent in the public discourse, gerontologists are increasingly sought out to provide expert commentary. And GSA members are stepping into the role to great effect. In January, past GSA President Jack Rowe joined The New Yorker Radio Hour for a program to discuss age and the fitness for office of presidential candidates. This subject is likely to be talked about increasingly as we approach the next election, and gerontologists need to be prepared to confront the ageism that underlies the public discourse.
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Know an Outstanding Colleague? It’s Easy to Nominate Them for a GSA Award!
by James ApplebyMarch 8, 2023
Recognizing excellence in any given field is a key role for professional societies, and this is one that GSA is proud to play. Through April 2, we are accepting nominations for nearly two dozen prestigious awards for gerontological achievements.
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GSA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
- Save the date: November 8 to 12 in Tampa, Florida
- Early-Bird Registration is open
GSA Connect
GSA offers its members exclusive access to interactive professional networking. This tool encourages online resource sharing, discussion of hot topics in the field, and other ways to collaborate with your GSA peers.
- Membership Directory
Members can find each other by name, institution, section, fellow status, and more. - Interest Groups
GSA has many interest groups that are formed around a topic or issue that cuts across disciplines.
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New In Publications
- "Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect" kicks off the Insights & Implications in Gerontology series.
- There's a new GSA white paper, "Dementia-Related Psychosis: Strategies to Address Barriers to Care Across Settings."
- Read “Obesity in Older Adults: Succeeding in a Complex Clinical Situation."
- GSA has a new publication, "Medical Use of Cannabidiol in Older Adults: A Focused Discussion on Safety."
Press Releases
- Zook Joins The Gerontological Society of America’s Board of Directors March 15, 2023
- GSA Member Calls on Senate to Bolster Home Care Workforce March 09, 2023
- National Center to Reframe Aging Welcomes 16 to New Advisory Board February 23, 2023
- U.S. Must Act to Recruit and Retain Nurses, GSA Member Tells Senate February 16, 2023
- GSA Applauds Aging-Related Initiatives Highlighted in SOTU February 13, 2023
- Nursing Home Experts Unveil Path Toward Quality Improvements February 08, 2023
AgeWork—Job Offerings
- Physician Assistant- Interventional Cardio - Baylor Scott & White Health - Temple, TX March 25, 2023
- Nurse Practitioner-Gastro - Baylor Scott & White Health - College Station, TX March 25, 2023
- Manager Nursing Palliative Care - Providence - Orange March 25, 2023
- Charge LPN - Transitional Care - Providence - Olympia March 25, 2023
- Asst/Assoc/Full Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy - Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ March 25, 2023
The Aging Insider—Latest News
- How to have a conversation (not a lecture) about fraud with older adults March 26, 2023 Cleveland.com
- 노인의 만성적 외로움, 신체적 노화 앞당긴다 March 26, 2023 Metro
- Why is it harder to sleep when you get older? March 26, 2023 Quick Telecast
- How Indiana’s Black female veterans support each other after military service March 26, 2023 WFYI-TV
- How to have a conversation (not a lecture) about fraud with older adults March 26, 2023 The Journal Times
