Press Releases
GSA Applauds Bill Passage as Major Step Toward Older Americans Act Reauthorization
September 20, 2019
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — congratulates the House Committee on Education and Labor on its passage of H.R. 4334, the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019, which would reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). H.R. 4334 is expected to be voted upon by the full House of Representatives in the near future, while the Senate continues to work on its reauthorization bill.
14 Journalists Earn Aging-Focused Reporting Fellowships
September 12, 2019
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and Journalists Network on Generations are welcoming 14 distinguished reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, now in its 10th year.
Researchers Focus on Older Adults’ Cannabis Use to Fill Emerging Policy Need
September 10, 2019
Older adults are using cannabis at an unprecedented rate, yet research that informs policymakers on the topic is scarce, according to the latest issue of the journal Public Policy & Aging Report (PP&AR) from The Gerontological Society of America.
Recent Press Releases
- Nov. 14 Press Briefing @ GSA in Austin: AARP to Release News on Family Caregiving and Women's Brain Health November 4, 2019
- Nov. 14 Event @ GSA in Austin: “Living in Dog Years: The Science of How Dogs Age and the Implications for Human Aging” October 28, 2019
- Join GSA in Austin for the Nation’s Premier Aging Conference! October 10, 2019
- Physical Activity Among Older Adults Must Be Promoted, Says GSA Member in Senate Testimony September 25, 2019
- GSA Applauds Bill Passage as Major Step Toward Older Americans Act Reauthorization September 20, 2019
- 14 Journalists Earn Aging-Focused Reporting Fellowships September 12, 2019
- Researchers Focus on Older Adults’ Cannabis Use to Fill Emerging Policy Need September 10, 2019
- Researchers Find Furry Friends Ease Depression, Loneliness After Spousal Loss September 6, 2019
- Publication Highlights Care Challenges of Dementia-Related Psychosis September 4, 2019
- Diets Rich in Blueberries Yield Diverse Benefits July 29, 2019
