Alt The National Institute on Aging
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We are the official resistance scientists of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Aging doesn't discriminate, and we're coming for all of you! We want to see our siblings, Alt CMS and Alt NINDS, too!
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We support great science to help the aging community. We understand a lot of the portfolio includes dementia research, but that's not all we do. Disinformation can occur about any comorbidity like heart disease, cancers, and diabetes, so let's keep open science a reality.
Really? Then stand up for the #bethesdsdeclaration.
2024 “The end of free speech is the end of science”
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Really? Then stand up for the #bethesdsdeclaration.
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This is very much the best of #NIH.
Not everything NIH has done in the past has been perfect, but it's been a lot of serious and thoughtful people dedicated to the mission of improving public health. ❤️
Not everything NIH has done in the past has been perfect, but it's been a lot of serious and thoughtful people dedicated to the mission of improving public health. ❤️
Carl created a seat for this loudmouth HIV activist at Strategic Working Group of the Division of AIDS when it didn’t have community rep focused on prevention. Meant groups I repped helped set policies & funding for 5 global research networks. A true mensch. Huge loss, along with Jeanne Marrazzo.
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This is very much the best of #NIH.
Not everything NIH has done in the past has been perfect, but it's been a lot of serious and thoughtful people dedicated to the mission of improving public health. ❤️
Not everything NIH has done in the past has been perfect, but it's been a lot of serious and thoughtful people dedicated to the mission of improving public health. ❤️
We thank Dr. Dieffenbach for his unwavering service to the country. Fight this. HIV/AIDS is real.
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We thank Dr. Dieffenbach for his unwavering service to the country. Fight this. HIV/AIDS is real.
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The share of Medicare Advantage enrollees with a chart review record varied substantially across the largest insurers.
While chart reviews can be used to both add and remove diagnoses, the far more common outcome is additional diagnoses. https://on.kff.org/3XRl2Ec
While chart reviews can be used to both add and remove diagnoses, the far more common outcome is additional diagnoses. https://on.kff.org/3XRl2Ec
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The share of Medicare Advantage enrollees with a chart review record varied substantially across the largest insurers.
While chart reviews can be used to both add and remove diagnoses, the far more common outcome is additional diagnoses. https://on.kff.org/3XRl2Ec
While chart reviews can be used to both add and remove diagnoses, the far more common outcome is additional diagnoses. https://on.kff.org/3XRl2Ec
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Federal requirements limit how long and how far Medicare Advantage members have to travel to see doctors. But when doctors and hospitals leave the plans, Medicare officials rarely check if enough remain.
@susanjaffe reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
@susanjaffe reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare. - KFF Health News
Health systems drop out of Medicare Advantage plans all the time. Yet government documents obtained by KFF Health News show that federal regulators rarely warn plans that their networks of health prov...
kffhealthnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Federal requirements limit how long and how far Medicare Advantage members have to travel to see doctors. But when doctors and hospitals leave the plans, Medicare officials rarely check if enough remain.
@susanjaffe reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
@susanjaffe reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
It's true. No more paylines at #NIH.
Implementing a Unified NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions | Grants & Funding
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's true. No more paylines at #NIH.
Our colleagues at the Center for Scientific Review are busting their asses with rescheduling study sections. Please have patience as they work on a very compressed schedule. #NIH #CSR
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🧵1. From our colleagues at @27unihted.bsky.social .
Spotlight on Dr. Shannon Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
“Nursing puts the patient, family, and community at the center of practice and of research.” – Shannon Zenk
Spotlight on Dr. Shannon Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
“Nursing puts the patient, family, and community at the center of practice and of research.” – Shannon Zenk
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🧵1. From our colleagues at @27unihted.bsky.social .
Spotlight on Dr. Shannon Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
“Nursing puts the patient, family, and community at the center of practice and of research.” – Shannon Zenk
Spotlight on Dr. Shannon Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
“Nursing puts the patient, family, and community at the center of practice and of research.” – Shannon Zenk
It was a great day of research discussion at the #ClinSTAR2025 meeting with @clin-star.org, #PCORI, and #NIH. #geronsky
"If this kind of programming existed, I wouldn't have lost all my life savings caring for my husband and daughter." -Dr. Carmen Quatman about a care partner in orthopedic research
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It was a great day of research discussion at the #ClinSTAR2025 meeting with @clin-star.org, #PCORI, and #NIH. #geronsky
Some important research published by some awardees of ours. #geronsky
Editorial: Family caregivers see medical professionals as vital but less involved team members in elder care; research is needed to clarify if better teamwork in these relationships improves outcomes for older adults. ja.ma/49uzgSQ
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Some important research published by some awardees of ours. #geronsky
If PIs can be patient with GMs and POs, that would be great.
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If PIs can be patient with GMs and POs, that would be great.
As many of you know, more than one million federal employees have been furloughed since October 1, 2025. However, we never stop serving the people, near and far. @27unihted.bsky.social has collected 2,000 pounds of food and $20,000 for DC area food banks. #FEDStrong #NIHStrong
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As many of you know, more than one million federal employees have been furloughed since October 1, 2025. However, we never stop serving the people, near and far. @27unihted.bsky.social has collected 2,000 pounds of food and $20,000 for DC area food banks. #FEDStrong #NIHStrong
It appears the shutdown will extend to December, but we'll keep a close eye on this.
From Reddit:
Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It appears the shutdown will extend to December, but we'll keep a close eye on this.
1) From our colleagues at @27unihted.bsky.social . Spotlight on Diana W. Bianchi M.D. The “nation’s pediatrician”, Dr. Bianchi served as Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) from 2016 to 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
1) From our colleagues at @27unihted.bsky.social . Spotlight on Diana W. Bianchi M.D. The “nation’s pediatrician”, Dr. Bianchi served as Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) from 2016 to 2025.
#geronsky and @blackingeron.bsky.social and @geronsociety.bsky.social , please share with your networks. The #FAA has announces that flights will go down by at least 10% because of the shutdown during the week of #GSA2025. Give yourself extra time to get to the airport when en route to Boston.
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For those of you attending #GSA2025 in Boston, consider this panel of #NIH awardees, Drs. Alden Gross, @mariaglymour.bsky.social , @sfackley.bsky.social , and @bryandjames.bsky.social. Please remember to tag #geronsky and @geronsociety.bsky.social in your posts.
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
For those of you attending #GSA2025 in Boston, consider this panel of #NIH awardees, Drs. Alden Gross, @mariaglymour.bsky.social , @sfackley.bsky.social , and @bryandjames.bsky.social. Please remember to tag #geronsky and @geronsociety.bsky.social in your posts.
@geronsociety.bsky.social and #geronsky, we are sorry we cannot be in Boston with you next week. We look forward to seeing your posts about important research. Please tag #geronsky to highlight your research.
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
@geronsociety.bsky.social and #geronsky, we are sorry we cannot be in Boston with you next week. We look forward to seeing your posts about important research. Please tag #geronsky to highlight your research.
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“Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch.”
youtu.be/8hL-DJugLCw
youtu.be/8hL-DJugLCw
Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch.”
youtu.be/8hL-DJugLCw
youtu.be/8hL-DJugLCw
From @27unihted.bsky.social :
1. Arriving in the Fall of 2023, Dr. Marrazzo’s time as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was short but impactful – marked by her empathy, intelligence and commitment to a research mission that serves patients.
1. Arriving in the Fall of 2023, Dr. Marrazzo’s time as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was short but impactful – marked by her empathy, intelligence and commitment to a research mission that serves patients.
November 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
From @27unihted.bsky.social :
1. Arriving in the Fall of 2023, Dr. Marrazzo’s time as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was short but impactful – marked by her empathy, intelligence and commitment to a research mission that serves patients.
1. Arriving in the Fall of 2023, Dr. Marrazzo’s time as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was short but impactful – marked by her empathy, intelligence and commitment to a research mission that serves patients.
1). Our colleagues at @ncoaging.bsky.social:
"Millions of older adults will go hungry if SNAP benefits stop on November 1. Not having enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition and worsen chronic conditions," says Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council On Aging.
"Millions of older adults will go hungry if SNAP benefits stop on November 1. Not having enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition and worsen chronic conditions," says Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council On Aging.
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
1). Our colleagues at @ncoaging.bsky.social:
"Millions of older adults will go hungry if SNAP benefits stop on November 1. Not having enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition and worsen chronic conditions," says Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council On Aging.
"Millions of older adults will go hungry if SNAP benefits stop on November 1. Not having enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition and worsen chronic conditions," says Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council On Aging.
A reminder that today at 12 PM, the IMPACT Collaboratory will host its informational webinar about the #ADRD demonstration project grants. Please use the link to register.
Informational Webinar: October 30, 2025 @ 12:00 PM ET Registration: bit.ly/3KSfVAN
Letters of Intent due: November 13, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
Full proposals (by invitation): Due January 15, 2026
Email: [email protected]
Share widely and encourage eligible PIs to apply!
#geronsky #hspr
Letters of Intent due: November 13, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
Full proposals (by invitation): Due January 15, 2026
Email: [email protected]
Share widely and encourage eligible PIs to apply!
#geronsky #hspr
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Informational Webinar: IMPACT Demonstration Project Grants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Informational Webinar: IMPACT Demonstration Project Grants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A reminder that today at 12 PM, the IMPACT Collaboratory will host its informational webinar about the #ADRD demonstration project grants. Please use the link to register.
#ADRD funding is still happening. Some more #MYF awards have occurred. Let's see how this adjusts the number of projects we will award.
Story in Being Patient about Alzheimer's disease funding noting the decrease in the funding of number of new projects due, in part, to the number of multiyear funded grants from the National Institute on Aging.
beingpatient.com/alzheimers-r...
beingpatient.com/alzheimers-r...
NIH Alzheimer’s Research Funding Is Back — for 49% Fewer Projects
Though the NIH director is calling for $187 million more in funding for Alzheimer’s, the NIH is funding fewer new projects.
beingpatient.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A new @jama.com Insights article by LDI Fellows Kyra O’Brien, Emily Largent, and Jason Karlawish advises clinicians on how to communicate a diagnosis of MCI or dementia—emphasizing triadic communication, personalized content, and emotional support. http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13006
Communicating a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia
This JAMA Insights explores strategies for effectively communicating a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia to patients and their care partners.
doi.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A new @jama.com Insights article by LDI Fellows Kyra O’Brien, Emily Largent, and Jason Karlawish advises clinicians on how to communicate a diagnosis of MCI or dementia—emphasizing triadic communication, personalized content, and emotional support. http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13006
🧵1) When Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable became the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) in 2015, he brought a vision: that the science of minority health should go beyond describing disparities - it should uncover why they exist in the first place.
October 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🧵1) When Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable became the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) in 2015, he brought a vision: that the science of minority health should go beyond describing disparities - it should uncover why they exist in the first place.
🚨 Join Us Thursday 10/23/25 1 PM ET, for the IMPACT Pilot Grant Program Webinar! 🚨Drs. Kathleen Unroe and Kate Courtright will introduce IMPACT’s mission, share funding opportunities, walk through the Pilot Grant application process, and answer your questions live! Register now!
#geronsky
#geronsky
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Informational Webinar | Pilot ePCT Grants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Informational Webinar | Pilot ePCT Grants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🚨 Join Us Thursday 10/23/25 1 PM ET, for the IMPACT Pilot Grant Program Webinar! 🚨Drs. Kathleen Unroe and Kate Courtright will introduce IMPACT’s mission, share funding opportunities, walk through the Pilot Grant application process, and answer your questions live! Register now!
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#geronsky