Press Releases
Congress Must Deliver COVID Relief for Older Adults and Caregivers, Groups Urge
August 5, 2020
As Congress negotiates the next COVID-19 relief package, five nonprofit organizations and associations focused on aging joined with The Gerontological Society of America to demand that lawmakers include comprehensive relief measures to safeguard older adults and care workers.
COPD Underdiagnosed in Older Adults, but Can Be Managed
August 3, 2020
“Recognizing and Treating COPD in Older Adults,” the latest issue of the What’s Hot newsletter from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses what is known about the prevalence, incidence, and impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in older adults.
Fellowships Will Advance Reporters’ Coverage of Aging Issues
July 29, 2020
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has received renewed grant support to welcome a new cohort of reporters for the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. The 2020 funders include The Silver Century Foundation, RRF Foundation for Aging, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and a new partner this year, the Gannett Foundation.
Recent Press Releases
- New Research on COVID-19 and Aging: August 6, 2020 August 6, 2020
- Congress Must Deliver COVID Relief for Older Adults and Caregivers, Groups Urge August 5, 2020
- COPD Underdiagnosed in Older Adults, but Can Be Managed August 3, 2020
- Fellowships Will Advance Reporters’ Coverage of Aging Issues July 29, 2020
- Study Reveals Older Adults Coping with Pandemic Best July 22, 2020
- The Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers July 14, 2020
- Declining Eyesight Improved by Looking at Deep Red Light June 29, 2020
- America’s Political Future Will Be Shaped by Aging, Journal Indicates June 25, 2020
- GSA Demonstrates Importance of Adult Vaccinations in ACIP Comments June 24, 2020
- Aging Services Can Curb Social Isolation Due to COVID-19, GSA Member Tells Senate June 11, 2020
