UCSF Geriatrics
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#Geriatrics Division, University of California, San Francisco
@UCSF | Improving the lives of #olderadults through teaching, discovery, and the care of patients
@UCSF | Improving the lives of #olderadults through teaching, discovery, and the care of patients
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.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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.
We’re excited to welcome Chiquitha Aminsalehi, PhD, to the Division of Geriatrics as a T32 Aging Research Fellow. She recently completed her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at UC Merced. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/welcome...
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We’re excited to welcome Chiquitha Aminsalehi, PhD, to the Division of Geriatrics as a T32 Aging Research Fellow. She recently completed her PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities at UC Merced. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/welcome...
New from Dr. Anna Chodos! The latest GERI Brain Health video, “Dementia Assessment: Labs and Imaging,” breaks down the key tests used in diagnosing dementia. Watch this and more in the series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-6T...
GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment: Labs and Imaging
Medical tests help support and refine the diagnosis of dementia. This video explains which lab tests and brain imaging studies are commonly used in dementia assessments.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New from Dr. Anna Chodos! The latest GERI Brain Health video, “Dementia Assessment: Labs and Imaging,” breaks down the key tests used in diagnosing dementia. Watch this and more in the series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-6T...
Drs. @ewidera.bsky.social, and Kaitlin Willham co-authored a module in the new @amergeriatrics.bsky.social Alzheimer’s curriculum, edited by Dr. Michael Harper. The curriculum covers new diagnostic tools and treatments for Alzheimer’s. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/widera-...
Widera, Willham, and Harper Help Launch New AGS Curriculum on Alzheimer’s Diagnostics and Treatments | Geriatrics
Eric Widera, MD, and Kaitlin Willham, MD, co-authored the module "Evidence Review of FDA-Approved Monoclonal Antibody Treatments," as part of the newly published AGS online curriculum, "Alzheimer's…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Drs. @ewidera.bsky.social, and Kaitlin Willham co-authored a module in the new @amergeriatrics.bsky.social Alzheimer’s curriculum, edited by Dr. Michael Harper. The curriculum covers new diagnostic tools and treatments for Alzheimer’s. geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/widera-...
Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social presents the newest GERI Brain Health video on functional assessment in dementia—an essential part of diagnosis and care planning. Check out this video and the full series! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...
Anna Chodos Releases New GERI Video on Functional Assessment in Dementia Care | Geriatrics
Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, presents the seventh video in the GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics video series, “Dementia Assessment: Functional Assessment”. Beyond memory, dementia impacts daily functioning.…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social presents the newest GERI Brain Health video on functional assessment in dementia—an essential part of diagnosis and care planning. Check out this video and the full series! geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-ch...
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A chaplain (Betty Clark) and a doctor (Jessica Zitter) reflect on their new documentary, The Chaplain and the Doctor, and the ways personal stories and biases shape our interactions in healthcare. #medsky
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😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A chaplain (Betty Clark) and a doctor (Jessica Zitter) reflect on their new documentary, The Chaplain and the Doctor, and the ways personal stories and biases shape our interactions in healthcare. #medsky
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp382
😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp382
😀 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
Congrats to Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc on receiving an Alzheimer’s Association research grant to develop a community-informed program supporting diverse dementia caregivers with legal and financial planning!
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Congrats to Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, DrPH, MSc on receiving an Alzheimer’s Association research grant to develop a community-informed program supporting diverse dementia caregivers with legal and financial planning!
Dr. Niousha Moini’s poem, “The Quiet That Remains,” is now published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Inspired by a hospice patient, it reflects the lessons of stillness, mercy, and bedside care. www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10....
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November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Dr. Niousha Moini’s poem, “The Quiet That Remains,” is now published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Inspired by a hospice patient, it reflects the lessons of stillness, mercy, and bedside care. www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10....
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Hospice & Palliative Care leaders reflect on the past 50 years—and the urgent need to raise standards, ensure access, & lead with love in a profit-driven system. Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman. #medsky
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November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hospice & Palliative Care leaders reflect on the past 50 years—and the urgent need to raise standards, ensure access, & lead with love in a profit-driven system. Ira Byock, Kristi Newport, Brynn Bowman. #medsky
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp381
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp381
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
Drs. @anumadhavan.bsky.social & Kendall Beck are featured in @UCSFNews for leading the new IBD Longevity Clinic—combining geriatrics & gastroenterology to transform care for older adults with IBD. www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Drs. @anumadhavan.bsky.social & Kendall Beck are featured in @UCSFNews for leading the new IBD Longevity Clinic—combining geriatrics & gastroenterology to transform care for older adults with IBD. www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/11...
New #GERIVideos episode! 🧠 @annachodos.bsky.social, shares tips on gathering collateral history from family & caregivers to assess dementia and cognition. Watch “Dementia Assessment: Collateral History.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY3C...
GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment: Collateral History
Family members, friends, and caregivers can provide insight into a patient’s memory changes. In this video, we discuss tips on how to collect collateral history on cognition and function.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
New #GERIVideos episode! 🧠 @annachodos.bsky.social, shares tips on gathering collateral history from family & caregivers to assess dementia and cognition. Watch “Dementia Assessment: Collateral History.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY3C...
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Happy Veterans day! We are thankful to all Veterans and their families who helped co-create and test our prepareforyoucare.org program. #advancecareplanning #veteransday #geriatrics @SFVAMC
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Happy Veterans day! We are thankful to all Veterans and their families who helped co-create and test our prepareforyoucare.org program. #advancecareplanning #veteransday #geriatrics @SFVAMC
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Sickle cell disease brings lifelong challenges—from severe pain to systemic inequities. Today our guests share how palliative care supports patients through compassion, trust, and whole-person care. 💜 #medsky
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp380
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sickle cell disease brings lifelong challenges—from severe pain to systemic inequities. Today our guests share how palliative care supports patients through compassion, trust, and whole-person care. 💜 #medsky
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp380
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp380
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
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📣 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📣 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
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
Now recruiting: Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics, Palliative & Extended Care at SFVAHCS/UCSF! Lead clinical & educational programs serving Veterans. Apply by 12/31/25 👉 [https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobs/1496531]
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Geriatric Medicine Job | San Francisco VA Health Care System | San Francisco, CA
Geriatric Medicine Job | San Francisco VA Health Care System | San Francisco, CA
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November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Now recruiting: Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics, Palliative & Extended Care at SFVAHCS/UCSF! Lead clinical & educational programs serving Veterans. Apply by 12/31/25 👉 [https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobs/1496531]
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Our Geriatrics Clinical Fellows made shrinky dinks, starring their pets, AI image-to-cartoon capabilities, and a Californian avocado!
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Our Geriatrics Clinical Fellows made shrinky dinks, starring their pets, AI image-to-cartoon capabilities, and a Californian avocado!
Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social, shares the fifth GERI Video, *“Dementia Assessment and History.”* Learn what details to gather after a positive cognitive screen to guide accurate diagnosis. Watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RQ4...
GERI Videos: Dementia Assessment and History
After a positive cognitive screen, what information is needed from the medical history? This video walks through what information about cognitive symptoms and functional decline should be gathered to…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social, shares the fifth GERI Video, *“Dementia Assessment and History.”* Learn what details to gather after a positive cognitive screen to guide accurate diagnosis. Watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RQ4...
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Join us! @ewidera.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social are giving UCSF Geriatrics Grand Rounds on Wed., Nov 5, 4-5pm PT.
The topic is "What we've learned from nearly 400 GeriPal podcasts."
Join via zoom or in person.
Via zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
See graphic for more info. #medsky
The topic is "What we've learned from nearly 400 GeriPal podcasts."
Join via zoom or in person.
Via zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
See graphic for more info. #medsky
November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Join us! @ewidera.bsky.social & @alexsmithmd.bsky.social are giving UCSF Geriatrics Grand Rounds on Wed., Nov 5, 4-5pm PT.
The topic is "What we've learned from nearly 400 GeriPal podcasts."
Join via zoom or in person.
Via zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
See graphic for more info. #medsky
The topic is "What we've learned from nearly 400 GeriPal podcasts."
Join via zoom or in person.
Via zoom: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
See graphic for more info. #medsky
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🩺🧠💜 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...
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
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November 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
🩺🧠💜 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...
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🌟 It's National Diabetes Month! 🌟
Take charge of your health with Advance Care Planning. Visit Prepare for Your Care to create your plan today. #NationalDiabetesMonth #AdvanceCarePlanning #PrepareForYourCare
Take charge of your health with Advance Care Planning. Visit Prepare for Your Care to create your plan today. #NationalDiabetesMonth #AdvanceCarePlanning #PrepareForYourCare
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌟 It's National Diabetes Month! 🌟
Take charge of your health with Advance Care Planning. Visit Prepare for Your Care to create your plan today. #NationalDiabetesMonth #AdvanceCarePlanning #PrepareForYourCare
Take charge of your health with Advance Care Planning. Visit Prepare for Your Care to create your plan today. #NationalDiabetesMonth #AdvanceCarePlanning #PrepareForYourCare
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! It's the perfect time to prepare for #ACP! Check out prepareforyourcare.org to learn more about #advancecareplanning. #hospicemonth #hapc
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! It's the perfect time to prepare for #ACP! Check out prepareforyourcare.org to learn more about #advancecareplanning. #hospicemonth #hapc
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Happy #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! Honor your caregivers by sharing your wishes for medical care. @PREPAREforcare can help. #ACP We also have NEW materials just for caregivers!! Visit PREPAREforTHEIRcare.org!! #caregivers
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Happy #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! Honor your caregivers by sharing your wishes for medical care. @PREPAREforcare can help. #ACP We also have NEW materials just for caregivers!! Visit PREPAREforTHEIRcare.org!! #caregivers
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#DayOfTheDead is a celebration of life for all ages. A great way to honor your family is to share your medical wishes. Check out PREPAREforyourcare.org for resources for people, family, and caregivers 💀🌹 #caregivers
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#DayOfTheDead is a celebration of life for all ages. A great way to honor your family is to share your medical wishes. Check out PREPAREforyourcare.org for resources for people, family, and caregivers 💀🌹 #caregivers
Dustin Le and Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social from the Division’s Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams (CAP-CT) program brought the Halloween spirit to life as Abby Saja from the hit KPop Demon Hunters movie!
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dustin Le and Dr. @annachodos.bsky.social from the Division’s Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams (CAP-CT) program brought the Halloween spirit to life as Abby Saja from the hit KPop Demon Hunters movie!
The UCSF Age-Friendly Health System team bids a heartfelt farewell to Melody Luo, MPH, whose compassion and leadership revived the ACE Unit Volunteer & ACE-ercise programs. Wishing her all the best at Kaiser! 💙
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The UCSF Age-Friendly Health System team bids a heartfelt farewell to Melody Luo, MPH, whose compassion and leadership revived the ACE Unit Volunteer & ACE-ercise programs. Wishing her all the best at Kaiser! 💙