A big thank you to our first-year students and older adults for participating in the COAST-IT program, which saw over 130 participants over the last academic year!. The program aims to connect Anschutz students with older adults in the community to build a mentorship connection.

What is a Geri-Educator?🎓. The MCoA Geri-Educator initiative brings older adults into Anschutz classrooms, focusing on improving the understanding and care of older adults through study experiences. Learn about Geri-Educators here➡️ #olderadults #pt

Wishing a congratulations to @lhnicholas and her team for their presentation on The Economics of a Dementia Diagnosis at last week's SXSW Conference 🎉. Listen to the audio recording of their presentation here ➡️

Announcing the National Healthcare Decisions Day Virtual Webinar 📢. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025.⏰ Time: 3pm-4:30pm.📍 Location: Virtual.✔️ Registration fee: Free. Register now! ➡️ #aging #healthcare #caregiving

Dive into the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging's inaugural Annual Report today 📚. This past year has been one of innovation and ambition for the MCoA, and we're excited to share our progress. Read the 2024 Annual Report ➡️ #aging #olderadults

Announcing a virtual Advocacy Training Workshop this week hosted by the @cocenter4aging 📣. With the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session started, it's important to understand the advocacy process and steps for action. 📅Date: Thursday, February 13.Register:

🚨 The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is accepting applications for its Geriatric Dental Medicine Fellowship! Applications are due January 28. 🦷 For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the online application is available here:

Learn about recent events, updates with the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, and current research efforts in aging in the Division of Geriatric Medicine in the inaugural MCoA newsletter. 📰. Read the newsletter here: 👉 #aging

The Division of Geriatric Medicine is calling for applications for the National Research Service Award T32 Training Grant - Integrative Physiology of Aging 📝. 📍Applications are due Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 5pm. Apply here👉

RT @CCTSI: Why do older men get more #vascular health benefits from #exercise than older women? Kerrie Moreau, PhD, of @CUCenterOnAging and….

We were thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Colorado Elder Justice Summit on November 6! 🏔️⚖️. A special thanks to author and elder justice expert Marie-Therese Connolly and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser for their keynote presentations and support for the event.

The Fall 2024 Older Adults in Research Newsletter is out now!📖. Dr. Channing Tate's research and advocacy in hospice care is helping break down the barriers of understanding what hospice is. Read about Dr. Tate's research in hospice care here👉 #hospice.

🚨 The Fall 2024 Older Adults in Research Newsletter is out! 🚨. Meet Barbara H. Davis, an Older Adult Research Specialist (OARS) who works at the OARS Consult Service as a part of the MCoA. Read about Davis's work and experience as an OAR here 👉 #aging.

We had a blast at our final 2024 Research Roadshow in Sterling, Colorado on Friday! 🎉. We'd like to thank the CSU Center for Healthy Aging and the Logan County Council on Aging for their support. 🤝. Stay tuned for more next year!. #aging #olderadults

@CUCenterOnAging highlights their impact on Ageism Awareness Day by sharing an intergenerational connection from our COAST-IT program. What are ways you can take action to address ageism today? Check out a resource from the @ASAging 👉 #AgeismAwarenessDay

Day 1 of the Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference has come to a close - we're looking forward to seeing you for Day 2! 🎉. Tomorrow's Community Research Symposium features a keynote, lightning round presentations and an interactive Research Roadshow!. #geriatrics #agingrocks

Why does walking speed matter for older adults? 🚶🏽🚶🏻‍♀️. Kara Mason and @TMJohnsonMD explore how improving gait speed and overall mobility can contribute to healthy aging - read the article here: . 📖 #healthagingmonth #geriatrics.

The 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference and Community Research Symposium is next week, September 19-20. Read this fantastic ✍️write-up of the upcoming conference and speakers - check it out here!.

In case you missed it ⏰. Last month, Division of Geriatrics Associate Professor @Lauren Nicholas, PhD, MPH, and her colleagues published their research on how different versions of Medicare cover end-of-life care. Read the article here: #aging.

Our own @JodiWaterhouse had the opportunity to accompany a patient and her family to her very first Major League Baseball ⚾ game - at 96 years old! Granted by @wishofalifetime, they were aided by the @Rockies in making an amazing experience. #healthyaging.#aging.#olderadults