Press Releases

Speaking today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Gerontological Society of America members Dawn Carr, PhD, FGSA, and Susan L. Hughes, PhD, FGSA, told lawmakers that they need to expand the scope of United States aging policy to ensure that as Americans age, we have access to the services and supports we need to thrive.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the country’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — is proud to acknowledge the work of 34 outstanding individuals through its prestigious awards program.

The National Center to Reframe Aging — which provides expertise in effective communication strategies surrounding aging issues — has established a new strategic partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) through the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative, a program focused on transforming age-friendly care in rural communities.

Speaking today at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Gladys E. Maestre, MD, PhD, from the Rio Grande Valley Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research testified to lawmakers about the importance of advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in populations worldwide.

Media Briefing: Research and Developments in the Resource Centers on Minority Aging Research (RCMAR)
Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: 12 to 1:15 p.m. PT
Location: Seattle Convention Center Arch Building Room 303
Registration: GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting media registration is required to attend this event.