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Gerontological Society of America

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Founded in 1945, we are the largest and most established interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.

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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 17h
Build a campus where every age can thrive. Join this interactive webinar for practical tools to strengthen age-inclusive communication, foster aging literacy, and create a greater sense of belonging across higher education. bit.ly/4zhGBP4
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 18h
Present with confidence at GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting! Join ESPO’s live webinar to hear members practice posters and podium talks, share constructive feedback, and help one another prepare for November. bit.ly/3VZzHQ9
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Early recognition of frontotemporal degeneration can help patients & families access timely care, support, & resources. Listen to GSA’s Momentum Discussions podcast with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration #FTD #BrainHealth #DementiaCare bit.ly/4hB7xDz
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Get ready for GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting! Join this live webinar for a sneak peek at humanities, arts, and cultural gerontology sessions—plus practical advice and answers to help you make the most of the in-person experience. bit.ly/47K5DKW
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This #AgeismAwarenessDay, check out our new thematic collection of articles highlighting studies recently published within journals of the Gerontological Society of America focusing on ageism. bit.ly/4e4zlxR @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Awareness is only the beginning. Join us to hear how leaders are turning ageism awareness into meaningful action and discover the next workable steps for your organization. bit.ly/3UcDadB
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The GSA course Understanding Ageism explores how perceptions of aging influence communication, health, and community life. Learn more at gsaenrich.geron.org/understanding-a…. #ageism
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Present with confidence at GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting! Join ESPO’s live webinar to hear members practice posters and podium talks, share constructive feedback, and help one another prepare for November. bit.ly/3VZzHQ9
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Get ready for GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting! Join SRPP leaders to preview Presidential Symposia, celebrate the 2026 SRPP Award recipients, get conference tips, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Register now for this live webinar. bit.ly/4yAkqnh
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Build new skills without leaving your home or office: The GSA 2026 Online Workshop Series features 20 expert-led workshops designed to help you strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with colleagues across gerontology. www.gsa2026.org/Program/Online-Work… #gsa2026
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Turn conversations into action. Use brief screening tools to detect early cognitive changes and determine if an evaluation is needed. The KAER Toolkit makes assessment simple, team-based, and effective. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #EarlyDetection bit.ly/3Rm3TTO
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The GSA course Understanding Ageism explores how perceptions of aging influence communication, health, and community life. Learn more at gsaenrich.geron.org/understanding-a…. #ageism
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
GSA's new open access journal, Aging Research and Insights, is seeking its founding editor-in-chief. This is an international journal that will publish rigorous research across gerontology and geriatrics. Applications close November 15. bit.ly/4xXZF3P @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
GSA's new open access journal, Aging Research and Insights, is seeking its founding editor-in-chief. This is an international journal that will publish rigorous research across gerontology and geriatrics. Applications close November 15. bit.ly/4xXZF3P @OUPAcademic
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This month's member spotlight shines on Paige Denison of Sound Generations. www.geron.org/memberspotli...
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Build practical conference skills with the Biological Sciences Section. Explore poster presentation tips, networking strategies, and effective mentoring in an interactive workshop designed for students, postdocs, and early-career researchers. bit.ly/3U9RPpF
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Vaccination is essential for protecting adults 50+—reducing severe disease, lowering health care costs, and maintaining responsibilities in the home/office/society. Explore GSA’s Concentric Value of Vaccination framework & infographic: bit.ly/4bOQ9am #Vaccines #HealthyAging #PreventiveCare
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Turn conversations into action. Use brief screening tools to detect early cognitive changes and determine if an evaluation is needed. The KAER Toolkit makes assessment simple, team-based, and effective. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #EarlyDetection bit.ly/3Rm3TTO
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Explore timely research on Hispanic/Latinx healthy aging and caregiving, with insights on family support, care systems, cognitive aging, and policies that can advance equity for older adults and caregivers. bit.ly/4xDrb7k
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Early conversations about brain health matter. Explore GSA's KAER Toolkit for Brain Health video series, helping primary care clinicians Kickstart, Assess, Evaluate, and Refer to support cognitive care and better outcomes. #BrainHealth #Dementia #kaer bit.ly/4hu6pBO
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This special issue will explore how genetic background, early-life environments, developmental processes, and life-history trajectories shape aging and longevity Submissions are due July 31, 2027. bit.ly/4ivPbEQ @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you to Board Member Matt Yousefzadeh, Editor-in-Chief Gustavo Duque, and Director of Accounting/International Programs Jilan Chen for serving as the Society's delegation to the recent 11th Congress of Geriatrics and 23rd Annual Conference of the Chinese Geriatrics Society!
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Build new skills without leaving your home or office: The GSA 2026 Online Workshop Series features 20 expert-led workshops designed to help you strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with colleagues across gerontology. www.gsa2026.org/Program/Online-Work… #gsa2026
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The journal welcomes empirical and theoretical work that advances understanding of women’s cognitive function, mental health, affective processes, stress, behavior, and well-being as they relate to aging. Submissions are due October 15. bit.ly/42mOu7u @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A new study finds that MethylCog, a cognition-trained DNAm signature, predicts later cognitive performance even after accounting for established Alzheimer's disease biomarkers. #Alzheimers #Biomarkers #AgingResearch bit.ly/4h8XxBi @oupacademic.bsky.social
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A blood DNA methylation marker of cognitive ability is associated with six-year cognitive performance independent of blood Alzheimer's disease biomarkers
Abstract. MethylCog is a 29-CpG blood DNA methylation (DNAm) score developed to index general cognitive ability (g). Whether it captures cognition-related
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New research suggests that for adults aged 75-85, the intensity and total volume of activity relative to personal capacity may matter more than accumulating activity in specific bout lengths when preserving physical function. #AgingResearch bit.ly/4At0kwK @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Association between physical activity bout length and physical functioning in older adults using absolute and relative intensity thresholds: A longitudinal cohort study
AbstractBackground. Defining moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) relative to individual capacity, instead of absolute intensity cut-points, may p
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Explore timely research on Hispanic/Latinx healthy aging and caregiving, with insights on family support, care systems, cognitive aging, and policies that can advance equity for older adults and caregivers. bit.ly/4xDrb7k
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Explore new research on how aging shapes decision making, from brain-based insights to real-world applications. GSA members can engage with experts and authors advancing interdisciplinary work in decision neuroscience and aging. bit.ly/4xbPR5U
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Advance your aging research with insights from NIA experts on emerging priority areas and strategies to strengthen grant success. Register today and bring your questions to the conversation. www.geron.org/News-Events/Event-Inf…
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Turn conversations into action. Use brief screening tools to detect early cognitive changes and determine if an evaluation is needed. The KAER Toolkit makes assessment simple, team-based, and effective. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #EarlyDetection bit.ly/3Rm3TTO
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day, check GSA’s resources on safe opioid use, including "Staying Safe with Opioids at Home" and our podcast episode "When Opioids Help and When They Harm Older Adults." Find these and more at geron.org/pain. #EndOverdose
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Vaccination is essential for protecting adults 50+—reducing severe disease, lowering health care costs, and maintaining responsibilities in the home/office/society. Explore GSA’s Concentric Value of Vaccination framework & infographic: bit.ly/4bOQ9am #Vaccines #HealthyAging #PreventiveCare
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ageism shows up in language, media, culture, and community life. Understanding Ageism helps shine a light on how these perceptions affect us across the lifespan. gsaenrich.geron.org/understanding-a… #ageism
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. In this study, both high-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise programs helped participants lose body fat and build muscle over 16 weeks. The best exercise may be the one you can stick with.💪 #PhysicalActivity #HIVandAging bit.ly/4xxczWe
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The effects of high-intensity interval training versus continuous moderate-intensity exercise on body composition among older adults with HIV
Abstract. We compared two exercise intensities on lean and fat mass among older people with HIV (PWH). The High Intensity Exercise to Attenuate Limitations
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Explore new research on how aging shapes decision making, from brain-based insights to real-world applications. GSA members can engage with experts and authors advancing interdisciplinary work in decision neuroscience and aging. bit.ly/4xbPR5U
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Advance your aging research with insights from NIA experts on emerging priority areas and strategies to strengthen grant success. Register today and bring your questions to the conversation. www.geron.org/News-Events/Event-Inf…
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We invite submissions for a special issue focused on the social, economic, political, cultural, and policy dimensions of super-aged societies as well as the broader implications of super-aging for gerontology. Manuscripts are due October 1. bit.ly/3R4sDzm @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Turn conversations into action. Use brief screening tools to detect early cognitive changes and determine if an evaluation is needed. The GSA KAER Toolkit makes assessment simple, team-based, and effective. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #EarlyDetection bit.ly/44J3NIP
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Find your professional home at GSA. Our 65 interdisciplinary interest groups bring together members with shared interests, creating opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, leadership, and lasting connections. Find the community that's right for you. bit.ly/4uwMoNQ
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
GSA has three upcoming openings for the position of editor-in-chief: the Biological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology, Series A; the Psychological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology, Series B; and The Gerontologist. bit.ly/4eTXRS7 @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Alzheimer’s-related psychosis is common, complex, and often underrecognized. Delusions & hallucinations drive faster decline and caregiver burden. This new report emphasizes person-centered, interprofessional care and strong caregiver support. bit.ly/4eJ52NV #Alzheimers
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Make brain health routine—start the conversation early. The GSA KAER Toolkit helps normalize memory check-ins, reduce stigma, and promote healthy habits at every visit. It all starts with a simple question. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #HealthyAging bit.ly/4wbcszL
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Understanding Ageism offers practical ways to recognize and address ageism in everyday life. Explore the course at gsaenrich.geron.org/understanding-a…. #ageism
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Explore timely research on Hispanic/Latinx healthy aging and caregiving, with insights on family support, care systems, cognitive aging, and policies that can advance equity for older adults and caregivers. bit.ly/4xDrb7k
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Explore new research on how aging shapes decision making, from brain-based insights to real-world applications. GSA members can engage with experts and authors advancing interdisciplinary work in decision neuroscience and aging. bit.ly/4xbPR5U
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We seek to showcase high-quality basic, translational, and interdisciplinary research that elucidates or critically reexamines the genetic and epigenetic determinants of aging and exceptional longevity. Submissions are due December 31. bit.ly/4uq2zxq @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Build new skills without leaving your home or office: The GSA 2026 Online Workshop Series features 20 expert-led workshops designed to help you strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with colleagues across gerontology. www.gsa2026.org/Program/Online-Work… #gsa2026
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This new GSA toolkit helps primary care teams address obesity in older adults with a structured, evidence-based approach: Kickstart, Assess, Evaluate, and Refer with personalized care and ongoing support for safer, sustainable outcomes. www.geron.org/kaerobesity #ObesityCare
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This month's member spotlight shines on Meki Singleton, PhD, MSW, of Rutgers University. www.geron.org/memberspotlight
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Make brain health routine—start the conversation early. The GSA KAER Toolkit helps normalize memory check-ins, reduce stigma, and promote healthy habits at every visit. It all starts with a simple question. #BrainHealth #KAER #PrimaryCare #HealthyAging bit.ly/4wbcszL
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