UCSF Division of Geriatrics

04/10/2026

New research by Avelino-Silva (.bsky.social), .bsky.social, .bsky.social, and others shows delirium is most lethal in hospitalized older adults without dementia—highlighting a critical need for recognition and prevention in this vulnerable group.

AbstractBackground. Delirium is common in hospitalised older adults and is associated with mortality. Whether this prognostic association varies by baselin

04/10/2026

Congrats Dr. G. Michael Harper for receiving the 2026 AGS Jahnigen Memorial Award, honoring his leadership, mentorship, and innovation in geriatrics education. He’ll be recognized at the AGS meeting in April.

Congratulations to Dr. G. Michael Harper on being awarded the 2026 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for his work advancing geriatrics education through leadership, mentorship, and innovative program development. He will receive the award at . https://bit.ly/47P1shy New York (April 8, 2026) .....

04/09/2026

A new AFED Consult Note Template is now live in APEX! Developed by Anna Hines, NP, Christy Sedore, RN, and the AC3 team, it aligns with CMS Age-Friendly Care measures for patients 65+.

04/09/2026

Mitchel Erickson, DNP (.bsky.social), visited the UK’s OPAL Unit to explore innovative, team-based care for older adults—highlighting integrated models that could help improve geriatric care in the U.S.

Mitchel Erickson, DNP, recently visited the Older Person’s Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit in Harlow, Essex, UK (April 2–3, 2026) to learn about their innovative model for caring for older adults. The program is designed to direct patients to the most appropriate care setting while providing ...

04/02/2026

Dr. .bsky.social, and Lena Makaroun, MD, MS publish in JAGS on how primary care can better identify and respond to elder mistreatment—highlighting a critical role for clinicians in protecting vulnerable older adults.

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04/01/2026

Julene K. Johnson, PhD, presented “Rhythm & Recall: Music and Movement to Enrich Dementia Care” at Vi at Palo Alto, sharing insights on how music can support and enhance dementia care.

03/30/2026

Czarina Hornilla, Data Analyst with SFVA GPEC, is the Winter 2026 Whole Health Award winner! 🎉 Her leadership in wellness, community-building, and healthy habits inspires colleagues across SFVA. Congrats, Czarina!

03/27/2026

Celebrating our incredible Geriatrics physicians this National Doctor’s Day (March 30)! Thank you for improving the lives of older adults and their care partners. Join UCSF events March 30–April 3!

National Doctor's Day is Monday March 30th so I'm taking this opportunity to thank all our doctors in the Geriatrics Division for the amazing work that you do to improve the health and well-being of older people and their care partners.

03/26/2026

Dr. .bsky.social was featured in a recent article on social prescribing, highlighting how connecting patients to community resources can address social needs and improve health & well-being.

| …and Why Does it Matter to Older Adults? | Allison Cook | A growing model connects older adults to community—and it may be as important as the medicine they take.  When George was diagnosed …

03/26/2026

Dr. .bsky.social co-hosted a national conference in DC on person-centered social connection measures, bringing together patients, advocates, researchers & funders to shape the future of social connection & health.

03/25/2026

Dr. .bsky.social spoke at the 2026 NIA Dementia Care & Caregiver Research Summit, sharing insights on progress in early detection of dementia across care settings for older adults.

Learn about the upcoming 2026 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit, including the topics and how to register.

03/20/2026

Drs. .bsky.social, .bsky.social, bsky.social & colleagues report a nationally representative study linking end-of-life loneliness and social isolation with greater symptom burden among older adults .bsky.social http://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70398