UCSF Division of Geriatrics

06/10/2026

Matthew Growdon, MD, MPH (.bsky.social), joined to discuss the challenges of identifying undiagnosed dementia in older adults who live alone and why early detection matters. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/we-explore-undiagnosed-dementia-in-older-adults-living-alone-10721

06/09/2026

New in JAMA Internal Medicine: Drs. Thiago Avelino-Silva (.bsky.social), and .bsky.social, examine the lasting cognitive effects of postoperative delirium.

Postoperative delirium is common in older adults, but some of its long-term consequences remain debated. Its association with adverse outcomes is well established, including longer hospital stays, functional decline, institutionalization, and mortality. A more challenging question is whether...

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Michi Yukawa, MD, MPH, on being named Acting Medical Director of MACE and Geriatrics Consultation Inpatient Services at SFVAHCS! https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/michi-yukawa-appointed-acting-medical-director-sfvahcs-mace-and-geriatrics-consultation

06/08/2026

Dr. .bsky.social delivered the keynote at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford, highlighting how conceptual frameworks can drive innovation in research, care, and education.

06/07/2026

Call for Papers! Dr. Jennifer Lai is guest editor for a special BMC Geriatrics collection on Geriatric Hepatology. Submit your research on liver health and aging by Jan. 27, 2027.

Congratulations to Jennifer C. Lai, MD, MBA, who is serving as Guest Editor for a special BMC Geriatrics collection, Geriatric Hepatology: Addressing Liver Disorders in Older Adults.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Drs. .bsky.social and Niousha Moini, whose research was recognized among the top five highest-scoring abstracts at the California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference at Stanford! https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-chodos-and-niousha-moini-named-among-top-five-abstract-presenters-statewide-geriatrics

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Patty Myung, MD, on her appointment as Acting Medical Director of the Community Living Center at SFVAHCS! Her expertise in long-term, geriatric, HIV, and Veteran care will strengthen our mission. https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/patty-myung-appointed-acting-medical-director-community-living-center

06/05/2026

Last chance! Only 3 days left to support Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) and help combat loneliness among older adults in San Francisco. Dr. Stephanie Rogers is proudly representing LBFE in Sunday’s Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon! Donate:

Join me and help make a difference, please give today. I’m a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in caring for older adults. I love my job and I love spending my days caring for older adults. Over time, one thing has become very clear to me: connection, respect, and belonging are just as powerf...

06/05/2026

Dr. .bsky.social was recently quoted in The Washington Post, sharing insights on technologies that can help older adults maintain independence and age well. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/05/30/4-types-technology-that-can-help-you-remain-independent-you-age/

It’s not too early to start thinking about the things that can make it easier to remain in your home.

06/04/2026

Anna Hines, NP, MPH, Todd James, MD, Camie Kuo, NP, and colleagues presented research at CAGI showing how personalized music playlists can improve patient experience in age-friendly emergency care. https://geriatrics.ucsf.edu/news/anna-hines-todd-james-camie-kuo-and-colleagues-showcase-music-based-intervention-cagi