iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Proud of Community Living Campaign’s fabulous celebration, honoring Shireen McSpadden with this year’s Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award! Kotobuki Taiko, a group of drummers ages 65 to 90, set the beat for a fitting tribute. 🥁💛

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

💕Short but sweet time at the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research! Inspired by the incredible work being done to support caregivers, and the vital, often invisible role they play in holding our social world together.

020

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

✨Honored to join this panel for the Metta Fund’s Emerging Leaders Program, exploring how how intersectionality, racial equity, emancipatory gerontology, & disability justice can guide more responsive, community-centered programming. Grateful to learn alongside leaders doing this work in SF. 🙏

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Board member Harry and I are planning our outfits for Curry Senior Center's 1950s-themed "Come Fly With Me" Gala next week at Bimbo's 365 Club — featuring Blackjack, Texas Hold 'em, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, and a Frank Sinatra singer. Join us! Tix here: curryseniorcenter.org/come-fly-wit...

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We have been exploring SF through the eyes of older adults from the Lakeview OMI district, using photovoice and an anti-racist lens. See what we learned at the 19th Annual UCSF Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research Symposium on Oct. 14. Register here: lnkd.in/gC-apbwS

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Always fun to be out in the community! Stopped by the Mid-Autumn Festival, where the Community Living Campaign & Alzheimer's Association Northern California Chapter were raising awareness about emergency preparedness and brain health 💙♥️🧠💜

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Saw Equal Justice Initiative’s The Legacy of Slavery exhibit. It traced a line from the transatlantic slave trade to mass incarceration today. The takeaway: how mundane & systemic the machinery of slavery was, and how directly that legacy shapes the world we live in today.

030

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join me and the Community Living Campaign (CLC) as we celebrate Shireen McSpadden for her leadership & advocacy on behalf of San Francisco's unhoused residents, older adults, and people with disabilities. 📅 Thurs, Oct. 1 | 5:30–7:30 pm 📍 UC Law Sky Deck 👉 RSVP or sponsor: lnkd.in/gePs-HjA

020

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The UCSF Social & Behavioral Sciences Department was well represented at this year’s American Sociological Association annual conference, with strong participation from students, faculty, and alumni alike. I’m grateful for and inspired by this remarkable community of sociology scholars and friends.

010

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Drs. Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, and @jarminyeh.bsky.social, served as expert panelists for the Age Friendly Health Systems Research Network webinar, “Ask the Experts: 4Ms in Rural Public Health.” geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/jasmine...

011

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🧠💜Joy and laughter are good for brain health! That’s a wrap on the Alzheimer's Association®’s International Conference (#AAIC26)! An incredible week spent with a beautiful community of brilliant researchers in the dementia field. Excited to put new insights into practice!

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I call the IAGG conference the “Olympics of aging conferences” because it only happens every four years. What an exhilarating week. Leaving inspired and already looking forward to Sydney, 2030!

020

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

✨Wrapping up an amazing week with MUARG and the BSG. Despite the heat, being with scholars doing brilliant critical gerontological work was exactly the fresh air I needed. Loved meeting new researchers and catching up with colleagues who inspire me every time I read their work or hear them speak.

022

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

🥰What an unforgettable day. We gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the UCSF Institute for Health & Aging, founded by the remarkable Dr. Carroll L. Estes, reflecting on the past, present, and future of a legacy that has shaped science, advocacy, and social justice in profound ways.

042

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🥳Honored to celebrate TNDC’s 45th anniversary of keeping people housed, dignified, and aging in place in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco. Housing is more than four walls. It’s stability 🌇✨

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Feeling grateful and energized after our annual C-CARERS Stakeholder Task Force Meeting. We celebrated milestones and set goals for the next phase of work, centering caregiver voices and lived experiences to shape Alzheimer’s research, supports, and services. 🧠💜

000

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

CMS is rolling out a new Age-Friendly Hospital Measure to improve care for older adults. We discuss the 4Ms and how this aims to move hospitals from disease-centric care to person-centered care. #medsky 👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp397 😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

053

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎉A well-deserved congratulations to Cathy Davis, Executive Director of Bayview Senior Services on receiving the 2026 Metta Fund Leadership Award! Over four decades, Cathy has shaped how San Francisco supports and advocates for older adults, leaving a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

🌟Glad to share our new Policy Spotlight in GSA’s PP&A Report! We trace 20 years of #AgeFriendly research into policy and chart a path forward for older adults & caregivers worldwide. academic.oup.com/ppar/advance...

academic.oup.com

From research to impact: two decades of advancing age-friendly policies worldwide

At the 2005 International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, a transformative concept emerged: cities could

011

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social for being named inaugural Site Chief of Geriatrics at ZSFG, providing leadership and vision for patient care, education, and research for older adults! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...

021

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Grateful to be part of the UCSF School of Nursing’s Inaugural Dean’s Lecture Series, and to Dean Carol Dawson-Rose for the invitation. I had the privilege of being in conversation with two extraordinary leaders: Dr. Jian Zhang and Jennie Chin Hansen.

000

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

An unforgettable 2026 American Society on Aging Conference! Inspired by the practitioners, scholars, funders & policymakers improving the lives of older adults & their caregivers. Honored to receive the ASA Award, a recognition I share with every colleague, mentor & partner who shaped this journey.

030

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🔋Feeling energized from the 2026 Shared Care Network Meeting in D.C. Thank you Chanee Fabius & the HEAD Center for centering the intersection of family caregivers and paid direct care workers. Proud to spotlight the need to invest in direct care workers, esp women of color and immigrant workers 💙

031

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

🖤Always a joy catching up with colleagues. Feeling energized after the UCSF Black Caucus Gala 2026! Since 1968, this community has been about transformation, reminding us that celebrating culture, our shared achievements, and shaping the future is a calling

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

✨ Two celebrations, one beautiful day! Honoring Lunar New Year & Black History Month with the amazing Fang Community Farm in Bayview Hunters Point 🌱🧧✊🏾

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🌉Congrats to UCSF’s Center for Community Engagement on 20 years of impact! 🎉 Hats off to Wylie Liu, Roberto Ariel Vargas, MPH, Aisha Queen-Johnson, & Lydia Bell for their long-term vision and leadership, and to all the partners and UCSF employees who make this work possible.

020

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Still buzzing from the Black Men’s Brain Health Conference held at Merritt College in Oakland, CA — the historic birthplace of the Black Panther Party. 🧠✨ A perfect backdrop for community-engaged science at its finest. Grateful for the connections and collaborations ahead.💪🏾

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Inspired by the white coat ceremony, our UCSF Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs’ Candidacy Ceremony celebrates PhD students advancing to the next phase of their academic journey. So glad to support our sociology PhD students Diana Ponce and Esperanza Padilla as they reach this milestone!

010

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

🏈🧠💜 The Super Bowl is coming to the Bay Area—so is Dr. Robert W. Turner II’s 2026 Black Men's Brain Health Conference! Free registration👉 www.mensbrainhealth.org Theme: Community Engagement from the Community's Perspective.

mensbrainhealth.org

Home | BMBH Conference

Black Men's Brain Health Conference Black Americans are ~ 2x more likely as White Americans to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia but less likely to receive a diagnosis. Black men are less likely t...

021

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

Joanne Spetz @joannespetz.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

It's time to thank my coauthors of 2025! I don't have a great list of who is on BlueSky, so tags are incomplete. Team NDWS: @dtmaust.bsky.social @betsywhite25.bsky.social Laura Wagner James Wagner Steve Marcus Ulli Muench Sheryl Zimmerman @jarminyeh.bsky.social @kristalynharrison.bsky.social

161

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Saddened by the passing of Betty Reid Soskin who mentored me as an intern. She became America’s oldest active park ranger, preserving untold stories of Black women during WWII at Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park. Rest in power, Betty. 🕊️ www.sfgate.com/local/articl...

sfgate.com

America’s oldest park ranger dies at 104 years old in Bay Area

“She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave,” her family wrote.

241

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Proud of my mentee, Brittney Pond, PhD! Her new scoping review dives into dementia training programs for home care workers. Important research informing how we support both caregivers and those living with dementia. 🎉💑🧠 academic.oup.com/gerontologis...

academic.oup.com

Evaluating Dementia Training Programs for Home Care Workers: A Scoping Review

AbstractBackground and Objectives. As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) continues to rise worldwide, so does the demand fo

040

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Gina Lima of UCSF presented on the CAP-CT program at the 2025 CCGG Research Showcase—earning Best of Showcase in the Dementia/Alzheimer’s track! A perfect highlight for National Family Caregivers Month.

031

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Invigorating day at the inaugural Age-Friendly Health Systems Research Symposium at the IHI Forum! Grateful for meaningful conversations shaping the future of care for older adults. Congrats Dustin Le on Best Early Career Investigator Poster Award for CAP-CT. Excited to build on this momentum!

031

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Honored to keynote the Hawai’i Family Caregiver Coalition’s Annual Meeting this week! Inspired by the passionate people doing incredible work to support our kūpuna & lead aging care advocacy across the islands and beyond. Grateful to be part of this ʻohana 🌈🤙🏽🌊🏝️🌺 #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

030

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

📣 Are you an age-friendly health researcher? Join us Dec. 7 for the AFHS Research Symposium, held as a pre-conference to the 2025 IHI Forum. We will bring together leaders & innovators to advance evidence-based practices in age-friendly care across diverse settings. Registration👉 lnkd.in/g28nxc9x

031

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Dr, @annachodos.bsky.social and colleagues explore the benefits and risks of early dementia detection in primary care in their point–counterpoint article in the *Public Policy & Aging Report.* academic.oup.com/ppar/advance...

academic.oup.com

Benefit or harm? Arguments for and against early detection of dementia in primary care

This Point-Counterpoint article critically examines the ongoing debate over the early detection of dementia in primary care settings. The “Point” perspecti

021

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Archstone Fellow Nandini Singh, MPH, spoke at the *Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Luncheon* during the GIA Conference, sharing how community and intergenerational connection shape her “why” in aging.

021

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

🩺🧠💜 Glad our Point-Counterpoint on early dementia detection is now published in the Gerontological Society of America’s Public Policy & Aging Report, tackling both the promise of early intervention and the challenges our healthcare systems still face. academic.oup.com/ppar/article...

academic.oup.com

Benefit or harm? Arguments for and against early detection of dementia in primary care

This Point-Counterpoint article critically examines the ongoing debate over the early detection of dementia in primary care settings. The “Point” perspecti

051

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Fab Grantmakers In Aging conference! Highlights: Janet Spears’ inspiring remarks at Metta Fund’s dinner, hearing my ASA RISE mentees Nandini Singh & Eryn Kimura speak, co-presenting on Club 75 w Sandra Rivas & Dani Soto, & Angie Perone’s video stories with LGBTQ+ older adults.

021

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social shares a new GERI Video: “Normal Aging vs. MCI vs. Dementia.” Learn how to tell the difference between normal memory changes and signs that need further evaluation. Watch here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Gr...

youtube.com

GERI Videos: Normal Aging vs. MCI vs. Dementia

Not all memory changes are due to dementia. In this video, we explore the differences between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. We also cover how to recognize changes and…

021

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Today’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s was a beautiful reminder that we’re never alone in this fight. This is what community looks like 💜 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🌻 with Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Northern Nevada, On Lok, & UCSF School of Nursing. #ENDALZ

051

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🏥🖇️ Excited to share our reflection paper: Mr. R's story reveals the 4Ms aren’t enough without genuinely listening to older adults as knowledgeable partners, requiring a cultural shift that asks: Are we truly listening to the voices of those we serve? 👇 journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/...

journals.healio.com

What Matters: Learning From Patients to Transform Age-Friendly Care | Journal of Gerontological Nursing

031

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Exciting news! 🎥 Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social launches **GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics**, a new mini series for clinicians on dementia care. Watch the first video, *“What is Dementia?”*: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCXw...

youtube.com

GERI Videos: What is Dementia?

This video provides an overview of dementia and some common neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia. Understanding these basics is the first step in supporting people living with dementia.

031

Reposted by Jarmin Yeh

UCSF Geriatrics @ucsfgeriatrics.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

The Age-Friendly Health System team has installed new 4Ms banners at Parnassus Hospital! These highlight care that matters most to older adults as we prepare for upcoming CMS quality metrics. #AgeFriendlyCare

041

Jarmin Yeh @jarminyeh.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

📣 Are you an age-friendly health researcher? Share this call for posters to the inaugural *Age-Friendly Health Systems Research Symposium* taking place as a pre-conference to the annual IHI Forum. Poster submission deadline is Nov. 7th 👇 afhsresearchnetwork.ucsf.edu/content/post...

041