LIVE now: We continue our series on #mentalhealth by discussing the issues facing elders, including loneliness, depression + cognitive decline. Join us w/UCCS The Geropsychology Podcast Rachel Weiskittle, PhD; UC San Francisco @AshwinKotwalMD; + Institute on Aging ElderAbusePrevention Ali Chiu kalw.org/show/your-call…

🎶Hey baby I hear the blues a-callin, tossed salad and scrambled eggs ... oh my!

Isolation and loneliness are not benign. Neurology paper shows that loneliness increases the 10-year risk of developing dementia. n.neurology.org/content/early/…

There is a growing evidence base that cultural participation in later life supports feelings of wellbeing and social connection, says @helenmanchester @CTCasweAge Centre for Cultural Value bit.ly/3D5rIDM

Children & Loss:📚 There’s a special place in heaven for people who help kids grieve, especially about the reality of #death. Beautifully written w lots of hope. Elena Lister MD & Lindsey Tate & Dr. Schwartzman relay so much wisdom on the pages. Pass it on. Adam B. Hill, M.D.

It's time for #agejustice Great analysis of the last three years here: Ageism’s Toll in the Age of COVID | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University University #aging radcliffe.harvard.edu/news-and-ideas…

Was honored to speak to Colorado Springs City Council yesterday about the findings of my lab's grief community surveys. Find out more about our results here: gazette.com/health/uccs-re…

Do you research quality of life in older adults? NIA is funding applications to establish geriatrics #research centers with the ultimate goal of discovering better ways for #OlderAdults to maintain and restore their independence. Learn more: bit.ly/3dVOWUr

Exciting new research* supporting our team's approach empowering each person to find apps best matching needs vs. relying on outdated or non-representative expert opinions, ratings, or app store stars: Try mindapps.org w/ our new guided support *formative.jmir.org/2022/9/e39813/

#GSA2022 congrats Rachel Weiskittle, PhD leading this effort with Lola Baird, Hannah Bashian, Anica Pless Kaiser Kelly O'Malley, PhD Anna Etchin, PhD, RN spreaker.com/show/talking-l… lovin all the gero feels

Congrats to lab member Katie Agenbroad on her research showcase article in the UCCS Communique this week! 🎉📰 communique.uccs.edu/?p=143701

Loneliness in older people has increased from 17.2% to 25.1% since COVID-19 social distancing. Prior loneliness & living alone during the pandemic increased the risk of loneliness. Connor Richardson 🏳️‍🌈 Fiona Matthews Ageing@NewcUni #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

A podcast on "storycatching" or how clinicians can “catch” patient life stories and how person-centered narratives can be integrated within health care systems. geripal.org/storycatching-…

A Dutch supermarket chain introduced slow checkouts for people who enjoy chatting, helping many people, especially the elderly, deal with loneliness. The move has proven so successful that they installed the slow checkouts in 200 stores.

We are looking to hire a Program Manager for our newly established National Coordinating Center for the GRECC Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics. #GRECC #education #geriatrics Applicants should formally apply through this website: lnkd.in/em_ueUka

HUGE news for VA internships -- a 27% (!) increase in stipend for this upcoming year! So glad to see this news, and an increase for postdoc salaries too 🎉🎉

.The National Institute on Aging (NIA)'s Alzheimer’s and Aging Resources for Students page is a great resource for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. It includes information on #caregiving, #aging and other topics related to #OlderAdults. ow.ly/ilON50NF4wu.

When Do I Earn Out? A simple calculator for trad pub authors when-do-i-earn-out.web.app

Are you an aspiring or practicing academic who wants to learn R and python for free? Dr. Russ Poldrack Russ Poldrack from Stanford University has a great introductory virtual book with freely accessible code. A🧵 of some of the topics included: PhD Voice - Independently Run Academic Chatter™ OpenAcademics 1/n