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📍Attending #AGS25 today?
Don’t miss exciting presentations from us at UCSD!

🧠💬 Stay tuned & stop by to connect!
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSD
May 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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UC San Diego and friends at #AGS25!

Grateful for the connections, collaborations, and commitment to advancing care for older adults.

#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsCommunity 💙
May 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Congratulations Dr. Lindsey Yourman! #UCSDGeriatrics
ucsdmedschool.bsky.social UC San Diego School of Medicine @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social · Sep 9
Lindsey Yourman, M.D., associate clinical professor in the Department of Geriatrics has been appointed by Office of @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to the California Commission On Aging. 🩺

Read more ➡️ go.ucsd.edu/46ByOPF
September 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Very proud of Kiana Aran, who has been named to the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! Congratulations! #UCSDGeriatrics
aaas.org American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Feb 27
Congratulations to our new president-elect, Eric Isaacs of @rescorp.org! AAAS Members also elected Jennifer Lodge of @duke-university.bsky.social and Susan Rosenberg,of @bcmhouston.bsky.social. https://www.aaas.org/membership/member-spotlight/physicist-eric-d-isaacs-lead-aaas-president-elect
March 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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📍Attending #AGS25 today, May 8th!?
Come check out poster presentations from the @UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care!
Our team is sharing innovative research that’s shaping the future of aging care.

🧠📊 Don’t miss it!
#UCSDGeriatrics
May 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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⚾️ Exciting news! @alisonmooremd.bsky.social l will be throwing the first pitch at the Padres game on Saturday, March 29, in honor of Doctors’ Day! 👏🎉

Join us in celebrating the incredible impact of physicians everywhere. Tune in & let’s cheer her on! #DoctorsDay #GoPadres #UCSDGeriatrics
March 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Benjamin Han on his presentation today at the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting on “Special Considerations in Caring for Older Adults with Pain and Opioid Use Disorder,” highlighting key challenges and strategies for complex care.

#AGS2026 #UCSDGeriatrics
May 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights on maintaining mental agility in retirement in a recent @nytimes.com article, "What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?"

#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes

Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Proud of Dr. Tessa Antalan, who helped organize and presented at the American College of Physicians Region 3 Meeting! A wonderful example of UC San Diego faculty leadership in action. 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics #ACP #AcademicMedicine
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Michael Corley to the UC San Diego Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care! 🎉 Dr. Corley brings expertise in geroscience, epigenetics, and neuroscience, and we’re excited for the impact he’ll make. #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSD
March 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Big congrats to @benhhan.bsky.social and incoming Geriatrics Fellow Julia Larson on their new publication! 🎉

Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.

Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Trends in stimulant-related emergency department visits among adults in California, 2017–2021
Stimulants are becoming increasingly prevalent among overdoses, yet little is understood about how stimulant use impacts emergency department (ED) uti…
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April 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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In the The New York Times , Dr. Alison Moore shares a grounded view on supplements & aging — recommending vitamin D, B12 & omega-3 only when deficiencies are likely, and cautioning against those without proven benefit. 💡 #UCSDGeriatrics #EvidenceBasedAging

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
Can Supplements Boost Longevity?
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September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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What a pitch! ⚾️ @alisonmooremd.bsky.social took the mound at yesterday’s @padres.com game for the ceremonial first pitch! An unforgettable moment—check it out! #Padres #FirstPitch #UCSDGeriatrics #DrsDay
March 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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📍Attending #AGS25 today, May 8th!?
Don’t miss exciting presentations from us at UCSD!

🧠💬 Stay tuned & stop by to connect!
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSD
May 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights on maintaining mental agility in retirement in a recent
@nytimes.com article, "What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?"

#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes

Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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New publication in @cureusmedical.bsky.social by Dr. Ian Neel highlights the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project and efforts to improve early detection through clinical guidelines, training & EMR-integrated tools. 🧠

Read it here: tinyurl.com/t6wfd8y4

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Enhancing Dementia Care in Primary Care: Impact of Targeted Training and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)-Integrated Algorithms
Introduction: The number of medical specialists whose training programs provide robust education in dementia diagnosis and treatment pales in comparison to the increasing number of individuals living ...
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April 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Great to see our own Drs. @alisonmooremd.bsky.social and Khai Nguyen representing UC San Diego at #AGS25 in Chicago!

Their leadership and commitment to advancing geriatrics and healthy aging continues to inspire.

#UCSDGeriatrics #AcademicGeriatrics #AGS25
May 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Reunited at #AGS25 in Chicago!
Great to see Dr. EB Sladek with UCSD Geriatrics fellowship alumni Drs. Jennifer Li and Rachael Petry—continuing to advance the field of aging care together. 💙👩🏽‍⚕️
#UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDProud
May 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Big news! UCSD at Home won the 2025 CAPH/SNI Quality Leaders Award 🏆 for “Telehealth ED-TOC,” which is transforming how Medicare patients transition from the ED to home. Safe, effective, patient-centered care in action.

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December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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🎉 Big news! Dr. Lindsey Yourman has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging — the state’s top advocate for older adults.

Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙

#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
August 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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👏 Congrats to Dr. Lindsey Yourman on being elected to @hey.epic.com Geriatrics Specialty Steering Board! She’ll bring the real-world insights of geriatricians and palliative care teams to shape best practices in care across the globe. #UCSDGeriatrics #Epic
July 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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New research led by Dr. Aladdin Shadyab suggests a blood test may detect dementia risk in women up to 25 years before symptoms appear. The study is gaining national and international media attention.

Watch the KTLA feature: archive.tveyes.com/18120/348377...

#UCSDGeriatrics #WomensHealth
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March 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Dr. Alison Moore had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues and mentors in geriatrics — including Dr. Laura Hart (former UCSD Skaggs faculty, now at UW’s Plein Center) and her former UCLA Geriatrics teachers Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. Joe Ouslander. 💛 #UCSDGeriatrics
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Spotted at #AGS25 in Chicago!

Dr. Alison Moore connecting with leaders in the field—Dr. David Reuben and Dr. Mark Supiano. Grateful for their continued leadership and inspiration in advancing the science and care of aging.

#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsLeadership
May 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Dr. Alison Moore shares insights in @guardian on the benefits and risks of cannabis use among older adults. A must-read as we continue important conversations around aging and health. 🌿👵👴

📖 Read more: www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
US adults in the age group are using cannabis to treat pain and poor sleep – and they’re a fast-growing market
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM