GSA Momentum Discussions

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GSA Momentum Discussions

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Significance of Ensuring Older Adults Have Access to Age-Appropriate Vaccines

    During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, GSA CEO James Appleby and VP for Policy and Professional Affairs, Patricia D’Antonio, discuss the importance of older adults having access to and receiving age-appropriate vaccines. They describe the positive economic impact of being immunized, such as avoiding illness and maintaining work schedules and social engagements, avoiding co-morbid long-term illnesses and hospitalizations, and enjoying all aspects of living. They address topics pending at the upcoming Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, including a discussion on the age when individuals can receive a vaccine to prevent pneumococcal infections. Appleby and D’Antonio also discuss the significant role of all healthcare professionals in championing age-appropriate vaccines.  Download the Transcript Speaker:Patricia M. “Trish” D’Antonio BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, Gerontological Society of America Host:James Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), Chief Executive Officer, Gerontological Society of America   This podcast episode is supported by Pfizer. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

    15 min

  2. SEP 19

    Steps to Increasing Adult Vaccination Rates

    During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, our panelists identify strategies to increase the vaccination rates of older adults in 2024. They address the collaborative efforts healthcare teams can implement to champion adult vaccinations, how to ignite urgency and awareness of the importance of getting age appropriate vaccinations among both the public and healthcare providers, how to break through vaccine misinformation and hesitancy, how to bridge the gap between patient beliefs and evidence-based practice, how can we implement some flexibility in our vaccination schedules without compromising patient adherence or overall acceptance of vaccination, and the importance of catalyzing the whole vaccine neighborhood. Download the Transcript Guests:Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, FGSA, Distinguished University Professor, Sonya Ziporkin Gershowitz Chair in Gerontology, University of Maryland Julian Ritchey, VP, Head of Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy, US Vaccines at Sanofi Host:Karen K. Tracy, Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Integrated Communications, Gerontological Society of America   This podcast episode is supported by Sanofi. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

    22 min

  3. SEP 10

    The 5-Cog Paradigm: An Innovation to Improve Detection and Management of Impaired Cognition in Primary Care

    In April 2024, a team of researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine led by Dr. Joe Verghese published the results of a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of implementing the 5-Cog Paradigm in primary care. The 5-Cog Paradigm includes a non-literacy biased, culturally fair cognitive detection tool combined with clinical decision support embedded in the electronic medical record. In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Dr. Verghese discusses the unmet needs that led to the development of the 5-Cog, explains the 5-Cog Paradigm, and shares key findings from the team’s research. Download the Transcript Guest:Joe Verghese, MBBS, MS, Professor, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, Murray D. Gross Memorial Faculty Scholar in Gerontology, Chief of the Divisions of Cognitive and Motor Aging, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Attending Physician, Department of Neurology, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, Montefiore Health System Host:Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, Director, Strategic Alliances, Gerontological Society of America   This podcast episode is supported by Eisai, Genentech, Lilly, and Otsuka. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

    26 min

  4. SEP 10

    The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond

    In this Momentum Discussion podcast, James Appleby, GSA CEO interviews Dr. Debra Whitman, AARP Chief Public Policy Officer about her new book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond. Dr. Whitman shares why she authored this book and why the book is organized around seven questions. She provides insights about health and longevity, how we may reduce the risk of developing dementia, and what we should be demanding of our policymakers in this regard. Finally, Deb Whitman provides thoughts on how this country can address the aging population. Download the Transcript Guest:Debra Whitman, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP Host:James C. Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), Chief Executive Officer, Gerontological Society of America   This podcast episode is supported by AARP.

    16 min

  5. AUG 12

    Addressing Brain Health In Asian American Communities

    In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, our guest shares key insights into the diversity of the Asian American population and why classifying Asian Americans as a single group is problematic for health data, research, and reporting. She discusses Asian Americans’ risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and identifies barriers to Asian Americans receiving early diagnosis of dementia and appropriate care for their condition. Finally, she offers suggestions as to how primary care teams can implement solutions to those barriers.  Download the Transcript Guest:Diane Ty, Managing Director, Milken Institute Future of Aging  Host:Jennifer L. Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, Director, Strategic Alliances, Gerontological Society of America   This podcast episode is supported by Genentech, Lilly, Eisai, and Otsuka.

    14 min

  6. MAY 7

    ACHIEVE: A Landmark Study of the Effect of Hearing Intervention on Brain Health in Older Adults

    In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Dr. Frank Lin, co-primary investigator of the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders, or ACHIEVE, study discusses this landmark study examining the effect of hearing intervention on brain health.

    34 min

  7. APR 17

    Stuck in the Middle: What Belly Fat Is Doing To Your Health

    The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) developed the report “Stuck in the Middle” to address all aspects of obesity, including but not limited to causes, effects, statistical profiles, myths and misconceptions, public policy, ways to address obesity, resources for managing obesity, barriers to accessing a full continuum of care, and more. In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, the report author and NCBA’s Director of Health Programs discuss key points from the report, whose target audience is the African American community, in which obesity occurs at an inordinately high rate.  They share insights from the report that is written in laymen’s language in order to reach as broad an audience as possible, and they highlight why action is urgently needed to support African Americans to access the full spectrum of quality obesity care.

    19 min

  8. APR 6

    Alter - Empowering African American Churches to Support Members with Dementia and Their Families

    Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, developed the Alter program to increase dementia awareness; develop a supportive, faith-based dementia-friendly infrastructure; and create a community supporting the well-being of African Americans living with dementia and their families.

    17 min
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.

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  • Creator
    The Gerontological Society of America
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
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