UCSF Division of Geriatrics

01/14/2026

Last week, the DCA & CAP-CT teams joined the SF–Marin Food Bank to pack 482 grocery bags for seniors, people with disabilities, and others in need. 💛

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Last week, the DCA and CAP-CT teams rolled up their sleeves to volunteer with the SF–Marin Food Bank! Alongside fellow volunteers, they helped assemble 482 bags of groceries that were distributed to seniors, people with disabilities, and community members who face challenges getting to the grocery...

01/13/2026

Dr. Anna Chodos presents “Advance Care Planning” in the GERI Brain Health series. Learn how people with dementia can plan ahead for the future. Watch here: https://tiny.ucsf.edu/vDB37j
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Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, is excited to share video fifteen in the GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics series, titled “Advance Care Planning”. Planning ahead is an important part of dementia care. Advance care planning ensures that people with dementia can be proactive in preparing for their future.

01/09/2026

.bsky.social, Michael Steinman was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on reducing unnecessary and inappropriate medications for older adults.

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Michael Steinman was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal about reducing the use of unnecessary and inappropriate medications for older adults. Read the full article here: How to Avoid Being Overmedicated

01/09/2026

🌟 Geri Community Resource of the Week: Family Caregiver Alliance
For 40+ years, FCA has supported caregivers with care planning, support groups, respite, and legal guidance for conditions like Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s.
📞 415-434-3388 | 🔗 caregiver.org

The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of the life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. Find out more about our work. We are excited to provide many resources in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

01/08/2026

Proud to share new research supported by a Donaghue Foundation award! Dr. Harrison and colleagues at UCSF & Mount Sinai will study hospice visit patterns for people with dementia using 100% of Medicare claims data (2022–24).

Dr. Harrison and colleagues received a Donaghue Foundation award to examine "Hospice Visit Patterns for People with Dementia in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes". A joint venture with colleagues at Mount Sinai, their 2-year project will use Medicare claims data from 2022-2024 for 100% of the Medica...

01/08/2026

👏 Kudos for Outstanding Care Coordination!
We’re proud to recognize Grant Tominaga, UCSF patient navigator at SFCJL, for his exceptional collaboration and dedication to seamless, patient-centered care. Thank you, Grant, for representing UCSF and SFCJL so well! 🌟

We received the following message from an inpatient case manager at UCSF Parnassus recognizing the excellent work of Grant Tominaga, our UCSF patient navigator at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Home (SFCJL):

01/07/2026

Geriatrics clinical fellows rang in the new year with cookies and crafts! Notebook decorating complete with stickers from Dr. Lingsheng Li made for a fun and creative start to the year.

01/07/2026

Welcome Sha’Nice Patterson to the team! 🎉 Sha’Nice joins our Division as the Age-Friendly Health System QI/Program Coordinator, supporting AFHS programs and initiatives. We’re excited to have her on board!

Please join us in welcoming Sha’Nice L. Patterson, Age-Friendly Health System QI/Program Coordinator, to the Division!

01/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Clarissa Ferguson, MPH, to the Division as a Research Associate and Program Coordinator. 🎉 Clarissa will support the HEARD Study focused on equity in dementia and hospice care. We are excited to have her on the team.

Please join us in welcoming Clarissa Ferguson, MPH, to her new role as Research Associate/Project Coordinator in the Division.

01/06/2026

.bsky.social Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, presents “Falls Prevention Medical Review for Falls” in the GERI Brain Health Video Series. Falls are a major risk for older adults especially those with dementia and this video highlights 5 medication categories that can increase fall risk.

Falls are a major risk for older adults, especially those with dementia. This video highlights 5 medication categories that can contribute to fall risk.

01/05/2026

.bsky.social Congratulations to Matthew Growdon, MD, MPH, on receiving the UCSF ADRC Developmental Award! 🎉 This competitive RAP pilot grant supports innovative early-stage dementia research with $75K/year for two years.

Matthew Growdon, MD, MPH, was awarded the Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) Developmental Award through the UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP), a competitive pilot grant that provides $75,000 per year for two years to support innovative early-stage dementia research at UCSF.

01/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Cordonnier to the UCSF Division of Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor! 🎉 Starting Jan 1, 2026, she joins our clinician educator faculty at the UCSF Center for Geriatric Care. Welcome, Dr. Cordonnier!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Cordonnier to the UCSF Division of Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Cordonnier completed her MD at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, her Internal Medicine Residency at Brown University, and her Geriatrics Fellows...