Excess weight and obstructive sleep apnea often reinforce each other, increasing cardiometabolic and cognitive risks. A GSA webinar shows how integrated, evidence-based care can improve health and quality of life for older adults. https://bit.ly/4q2apdL #SleepApneaEducationWeek

Vaccination is essential for protecting adults 50+—reducing severe disease, lowering health care costs, and maintaining responsibilities in the home/office/society. Explore GSA’s Concentric Value of Vaccination framework & infographic: https://bit.ly/4bOQ9am #Vaccines #HealthyAging #PreventiveCare

Help us expand our understanding of aging through mixed-methods scholarship. We are seeking submissions for a special issue. (Manuscript deadline: July 31) academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/page... @oupacademic.bsky.social

Advancing dementia prevention requires global collaboration. Hear from four experts on how multidomain lifestyle interventions are being scaled across countries, technologies, and care settings—and what these lessons mean for research and practice.
https://bit.ly/4dOWhSG

If you're 65 and older or have a weakened immune system, you're eligible for another dose of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine. It’s a simple step that can help prevent severe illness ahead of spring and summer gatherings. Visit cveep.org to learn more.

The European Association for the Study of Obesity and GSA convene global experts to review the 2026 framework for obesity management in adults 65+. Learn why BMI alone falls short & how preserving muscle, mobility, & independence guides comprehensive, team-based care.
https://bit.ly/46s2z67

GSA is a cosigning organization on this statement. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Federal lawmakers reintroduce bill expanding SNAP program to hungry seniors Senators and representatives on Tuesday reintroduced the Senior Hunger Prevention Act to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for older Americans.

GSA is among the endorsing organizations for this legislation. www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/federal...

Join this Career Conversation to explore how cultural, institutional, and societal differences influence pathways in gerontology—and gain insights from professionals across career stages.
https://bit.ly/4mxwu3E

Heading into a busy spring? Add “check your vaccination status” to your to-do list. Staying up to date can help protect you from serious respiratory illness—and help protect those around you. Learn more: cveep.org

Gain insight into the publication process in aging research. Join our editors of GSA leading journals as they discuss scope, peer review, and what strengthens a successful submission—plus live Q&A with the experts shaping the field.
https://bit.ly/4tgavRl

AI Enters the Elder Care Arena | The robots are here. The transformation is still somewhere in the future. | Mark Swartz | This article was written with the support of a journalism fellowship from the Journalists Network on Gene…

GSA journalist fellow @swartzmark.bsky.social authored this piece for aginginamerica.news with support from @nihcm.bsky.social. aginginamerica.news/2026/04/14/a...

Longitudinal Evolution and Plasma Biomarkers for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Disease AbstractBackground. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is one of the most frequent nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD); however, the pathogenesis

A Parkinson's study of 159 people over 3 years found daytime sleepiness increased from 15% to 25%. Higher plasma NfL levels significantly correlated with worsening sleepiness, suggesting neuro-axonal degeneration plays a role in development. https://bit.ly/4viC4eb @oupacademic.bsky.social

Addressing Opioid Use Among Older Adults: Balancing Benefits and Risks YouTube video by Gerontological Society of America

Opioid risks among older adults are often overlooked. This GSA Momentum Discussion explores current realities and introduces a resource to support safer opioid use. #Opioids #OlderAdults #Healthcare
https://youtu.be/5r1vYr5OvgM?si=o6evTziG0Cy7HiZS

Don’t let procrastination win. Join a peer-led online GSA Dissertation Writing Group! Registration opens April 20. https://bit.ly/4dL1xGz #phdlife #dissertation

New research shows influenza costs the US nearly $29B per flu season. In part 2 of GSA's 6-webinar series on Concentric Value of Vaccination, explore how increasing vaccination rates can protect health, strengthen communities, and reduce costly impacts.
https://bit.ly/4szD3nQ

🎉 Celebrate 50 years of the National Institute on Aging with GSA. Join our webinar highlighting The Gerontologist’s special collection about NIA’s lasting impact on aging research and scholarship.
https://bit.ly/400JILW

GWAS Identifies DPP6 as Risk Gene of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease AbstractBackground. Cognitive decline is among the most common non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), while its physiological mechanisms remain po

A study of 450 people with Parkinson's identified DPP6 (rs75819919) as a key risk gene for cognitive decline. A new clinical-genetic model achieved 75.6% accuracy, offering a novel therapeutic target and better personalized risk prediction. https://bit.ly/4vomqy0 @oupacademic.bsky.social

The Vital Role of Complete Nutrition for Older Adults YouTube video by Gerontological Society of America

Older adults often face micronutrient gaps. In this GSA Momentum Discussion, experts share insights on improving nutrition research and clinician confidence in vitamin and mineral guidance. #Nutrition #OlderAdults #Healthcare
https://youtu.be/MTS0lrYRbgU?si=e5QQtAkQtXclQkk5

Nowhere to Run: When tornadoes strike at night, older Americans face the greatest risk Older Americans are the most likely to die in tornadoes — a risk that becomes even greater when storms strike in the middle of the night.

"Older Americans are the most likely to die in tornadoes — a risk that becomes even greater when storms strike in the middle of the night," reports GSA journalist fellow LaReeca Rucker for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. www.djournal.com/news/local/n...

Climate change is reshaping how we age. Join this webinar to explore interdisciplinary research on impact for older adults and gain insights to strengthen policy and practice.

https://bit.ly/4m8akEY

New research shows influenza costs the US nearly $29B per flu season. In part 2 of GSA's 6-webinar series on Concentric Value of Vaccination, explore how increasing vaccination rates can protect health, strengthen communities, and reduce costly impacts.
https://bit.ly/4szD3nQ

This World Health Day, let’s rethink obesity in older adults. Join us April 23 at 9 a.m. ET to explore a new, expert-led approach focused on function, muscle health, and independence. https://bit.ly/46s2z67 @easoobesity.bsky.social #Obesity #PublicHealth #WorldHealthDay #StandWithScience

Has this happened to you? Join a peer-led online GSA Dissertation Writing Group! FREE for members. Registration opens 4/20. https://bit.ly/4dL1xGz #phdlife #dissertation

Climate change is reshaping how we age. Join this webinar to explore interdisciplinary research on impact for older adults and gain insights to strengthen policy and practice.

https://bit.ly/4m8akEY

Join us for a webinar exploring interdisciplinary research on palliative and end-of-life care, highlighting how interactions among patients, families, clinicians, and systems shape more equitable, informed, and person-centered care in later life.

https://bit.ly/4v1zQzu

An Economic and Emotional Marathon: Dementia Caregiving in Today’s America According to recent data from AARP, caregiving has transitioned from a temporary family duty into a multi-year "marathon."

"According to recent data from AARP, caregiving has transitioned from a temporary family duty into a multi-year 'marathon.'"

GSA journalist fellow SweSwe Aye wrote this piece for the Myanmar Gazette with English translation for American Community Media.

americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/...

Part 2 is now online: dailyyonder.com/part-2-hands...

This study shows extracellular vesicle-derived mitochondrial genes, combined with other biomarkers, may serve as a non-invasive tool for early detection and monitoring of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease. https://bit.ly/4mciT1p @oupacademic.bsky.social

This month's member spotlight shines on Da Jiang, PhD, FGSA, of The Education University of Hong Kong. www.geron.org/memberspotli...