UCSD Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care
@UCSDGeriatrics
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La Jolla, San Diego
Joined July 2021
When #CalFresh benefits are delayed, seniors suffer. Dr. Ian Neel of @UCSDHealth talks with @KPBS about the urgent need to protect older adults from food insecurity. #UCSDGeriatrics đź”—
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A UC San Diego Health doctor warns missed meals can quickly worsen chronic conditions and threaten seniors’ health.
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So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics
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With flu season underway, @UCSD’s own Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) Ajayi shares expert tips on how to stay healthy and protect your loved ones. Watch her interview on @fox5sandiego! #UCSDGGPC #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDPalliativeCare → https://t.co/0GulVgbpms
#FluSeason #UCSDMed
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Proud of Dr. Tessa Antalan, who helped organize and presented at the American College of Physicians Region 3 Meeting! A wonderful example of @UCSanDiego faculty leadership in action. 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics #ACP #AcademicMedicine
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👏 UC San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) A. Ajayi, AMA Board Chair-Elect, joined #CMAHOD to discuss key federal issues and the power of advocacy in shaping the future of medicine. @CMAdocs #UCSDGGPC #PalliativeCare
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Honoring October Health Literacy Month 2025, Dr. Khai Nguyen shared key insights on “Communication About Medications” — helping patients and providers connect for better, safer care. 💊✨ #HealthLiteracyMonth2025 #UCSDGeriatrics
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Dr. Alison Moore had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues and mentors in geriatrics — including Dr. Laura Hart (former @UCSD Skaggs faculty, now at UW’s Plein Center) and her former @UclaGeriatrics teachers Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. Joe Ouslander. 💛 #UCSDGeriatrics
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Former MSTAR scholar Shay Nakahira co-authored a new study exploring digital phenotypes for older Hispanic adults with alzheimer's dementia. We’re proud to see our alumni advancing the science of #HealthyAging @NCBI
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#UCSDGeriatrics #MSTAR
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Hispanic/Latino/a/x (hereafter Latino) persons living in the U.S. are at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) compared to non-Latino Whites. Early detection of precli...
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Don’t miss Dr. Khai Nguyen presenting at "Health Literacy Month: Communications about Meds" October 23, 10 am–12 pm. Attend in person or online. Link for in-person registration: https://t.co/qBOSSuByOY Link for virtual registration: https://t.co/lNnTocasws
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Can language make a difference in health outcomes @UCSanDiego study shows Spanish-language counseling reduced heavy drinking among Latinx adults by 22%. “Meeting people where they are—linguistically and culturally—matters,” says Dr. Alison Moore. 🔗 https://t.co/MM4tmPe5d2
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A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered in Spanish by community health workers significantly reduced unhealthy alcohol use among Latinx adults.
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Today is Ageism Awareness Day — let’s challenge age bias, uplift dignity, and build a culture of respect across generations. @ASAging Learn more: https://t.co/Rg28mBYZi5
#AgeismAwarenessDay #TalkAboutAgeism #UCSDGeriatrics
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Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9! Learn more about ageism awareness and how you can get involved.
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🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing physicians in our Division recognized as 2025 Top Docs by @SanDiegoMag! We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙 https://t.co/RCNtztcME3
#UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine
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Delighted to see Dr. Alison Moore’s perspective on healthy aging featured in @nytimes’ profile of @JaneGoodallInst founder Jane Goodall and her inspiring longevity. Read more: https://t.co/8VSKhNEAYg
#UCSDGeriatrics #JaneGoodall #Purpose
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The scientist, who died at 91 on Wednesday, was a model for healthy aging.
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Dr. Aladdin Shadyab shares insights in @TIME on how daily behaviors can support brain health as we age. 🧠Read more: https://t.co/aiKHk52m3G
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#AgingWell #UCSDGeriatrics
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Arianna Huffington writes about how your daily behaviors can impact your brain.
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Why are more older adults turning to cannabis? 🌿 Drs. Alison Moore & Igor Grant explore its medical uses, risks & the urgent need for research and education in geriatric care. 📺 Watch: https://t.co/W6RjF4lOC9
#UCSDGeriatrics #CannabisUse
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New in @JAMAInternalMed: Dr. Aladdin Shadyab co-authored a study on menopausal hormone therapy & heart health. Findings: safer for younger postmenopausal women, but risks rise after age 70. #WomensHealth #UCSDGeriatrics
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This secondary analysis of 2 randomized clinical trials assesses risk of cardiovascular disease due to hormone therapy in postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms.
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Dr. Aladdin Shadyab is co-author on a breakthrough study in Nature Aging that introduces “Systems Age” — a single blood methylation test measuring aging in 11 physiological systems. Helps predict health risk more precisely. #UCSDGeriatrics
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Nature Aging - Sehgal et al. report Systems Age as a framework to capture within-person heterogeneity in aging using a single blood-based epigenetic assay that measures aging across 11 body systems...
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In the @nytimes, Dr. Alison Moore shares a grounded view on supplements & aging — recommending vitamin D, B12 & omega-3 only when deficiencies are likely, and cautioning against those without proven benefit. 💡 #UCSDGeriatrics #EvidenceBasedAging
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nytimes.com
Many anti-aging influencers say they make a difference. Here’s what doctors and scientists think.
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Congratulations Dr. Lindsey Yourman! #UCSDGeriatrics
Lindsey Yourman, MD, associate clinical professor in @UCSDGeriatrics has been appointed by Office of @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom to the @CACommisOnAging. 🩺 Read more ➡️ https://t.co/396PhSN8rx
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🎉 We’re pleased to announce Dr. Annie Nguyen as Director of the Healthy Aging Research Program at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health. Her work focuses on aging & chronic conditions, including HIV, through community-based approaches. #UCSDgeriatrics
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