GSA on Aging
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together educators, clinicians, administrators, researchers, and students who share their experiences, expertise, and innovations in aging. The GSA On Aging Podcast series covers a wide range of topics related to aging and gerontology. It features interviews with experts and discussions on research papers published in various GSA journals. The series explores various aspects of aging, including dementia, technology, ageism, age-friendly communities, and other relevant issues affecting older adults.
Episodes
This episode explores the latest data and policy potential presented by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP's Caregiving in the US 2025 Report. For example, this data reveals a significant and growing cohort, with nearly 1 in 4 Americans now dedicated to family care—a 45% increase that represents a massive opportunity for social and economic innovation. This podcast will also preview NAC’s upcoming Caregiver Nation ...
Social isolation, loneliness, and social health are emerging as key determinants of health across the life course. Join GSA's 2025 Public Policy Intern Apoorva Rangan and Morgan Bailie, Policy Director at the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the evolving federal policy and research landscape around addressing these issues in our communities. Join us as we delve into this critical...
Join this Policy Profile Podcast that examines the latest policy activities impacting research around Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s Vice-President for Policy and Professional Affairs, and Ian Kremer, Executive Director of the Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease (LEAD) Coalition, offer insights into the latest federal actions and what to expect in Congress this year around ADRD.
Resou...
As GSA and our partners celebrate Careers in Aging Month, join Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s vice president of policy and professional affairs, and Amy York, executive director of the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, as they discuss policy implications for caregivers.
Resources
The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a landmark legislation passed with Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 to provide critical support and services to older people in the United States. With Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, and Amy Gotwals, USAging’s Chief of Public Policy and External Affairs, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the OAA's history, impact, and future. Join us as we delve into the...
Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy
The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.
HS SRPP joint development team included:
- Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN
- Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ
- Jolie Harris, DNS RN
- Anju Paudel, PhD, MGS, RN
Mento...
Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy
The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.
HS SRPP joint development team included:
- Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN
- Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ
- Jolie Harris, DNS RN
- Anju Paudel , PhD, MGS, RN
Using ...
Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy
The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.
HS SRPP joint development team included:
- Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN
- Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ
- Jolie Harris, DNS RN
- Anju Paudel, PhD, MGS, RN
Consi...
The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, t...
The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, t...
This edition of GSA Policy Profile Series highlights the latest legislative activity regarding the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which recently was voted out of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, an advancement that serves as a key milestone. Learn how TROA has evolved, its changes in Medicare coverage, what research has been used to advance and advocate for the Act, where TROA is headed in Congress, and what a final l...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Thailand [Episode 6]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the agi...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Ghana [Episode 5]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the aging ...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Ethiopia [Episode 4]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the agi...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Caring for Palestinians Living in East Jerusalem [Episode 3]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are respond...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: China [Episode 2]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the agin...
Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Brazil [Episode 1]
The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and populations and how these regions are responding to the challenges created by the aging...
This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former policy intern Bailee Brekke (’23) as she speaks with the 2021 interns, Lei Chen and Kaleigh Ligus, about their internship experience and how it has impacted their current work.
Guest Bios:
Lei Chen, PhD, is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Ph...
This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former policy intern Christina Mu (’23) as she speaks with the 2019 intern, Haley Gallo Sutherland, about her internship experience and how it has impacted her current work. Haley was the inaugural intern at the start of the internship in 2019! The internship was started in memory of Dr. Greg O...
This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former Policy interns as they delve into details on how and where to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.
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