Social isolation, loneliness, and social health are emerging as key determinants of health across the life course. Join GSA's 2025 Public Policy Intern Apoorva Rangan and Morgan Bailie, Policy Director at the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the evolving federal policy and research landscape around addressing these issues in our communities. Join us as we delve into this critical topic. Transcript Speaker Morgan Bailie, MPH, Policy Director, Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Host Apoorva Rangan, O'Neill and Hyer Policy Intern, Gerontological Society of America Resources Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Older Americans Act Reauthorization Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection GSA Reconciliation Summary

Join this Policy Profile Podcast that examines the latest policy activities impacting research around Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s Vice-President for Policy and Professional Affairs, and Ian Kremer, Executive Director of the Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease (LEAD) Coalition, offer insights into the latest federal actions and what to expect in Congress this year around ADRD. Resources BOLD Act  NAPA   By Pass Budget  NAPA Annual Reports  KAER Toolkit and GSA Resources  U.S. Pointer Study  ADRD Summit 2025  Transcript Speaker Ian Kremer, JD, Executive Director of the LEAD Coalition Host Patricia D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs,  

As GSA and our partners celebrate Careers in Aging Month, join Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s vice president of policy and professional affairs, and Amy York, executive director of the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, as they discuss policy implications for caregivers. Resources GSA’s Careers in Aging Month Eldercare Workforce Alliance Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, S. 830 introduced on the Senate and House bill to be introduced soon Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act to be reintroduced soon (Bill from last congress is available here) Family Caregiver Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE) Partnerships Act (language here) to be introduced soon Transcript Speaker Amy York, MA, executive director of the Eldercare Workforce Alliance Host Patricia D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, GSA’s vice president of policy and professional affairs

The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a landmark legislation passed with Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 to provide critical support and services to older people in the United States. With Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, and Amy Gotwals, USAging’s Chief of Public Policy and External Affairs, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the OAA's history, impact, and future. Join us as we delve into the OAA's programs, successes, and today’s challenges.  Resources Senate Version of Older Americans Act Reauthorization  USAging: Older Americans Act Reauthorization 2024-2025  Administration for Community Living  Leadership Council on Aging Organizations (LCAO) Chair’s Letter on Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Eldercare Locator  Transcript Speaker Amy Gotwals, BA, MA Legislative Affairs, USAging, Chief, Public Policy and External Affairs Host Patricia D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, GSA, Vice-President of Policy and Professional Affairs  

Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy  The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.    HS SRPP joint development team included:   Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ Jolie Harris, DNS RN Anju Paudel, PhD, MGS, RN   Mentorship: Part 3 of 3 This GSA Section Podcast episode is hosted by Jolie Harris, explores mentorship from the mentor and mentee perspectives with insights shared by distinguished GSA members Ann Kolanowski and Jasmine Travers. Transcript Speakers Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN Jasmine Travers, PhD, RN Host Jolie Harris, DNS RN This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.

Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy  The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.  HS SRPP joint development team included:   Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ Jolie Harris, DNS RN Anju Paudel , PhD, MGS, RN   Using Research to Advance Policy: Part 1 of 3 (GSA Section) This GSA Section Podcast explores the interplay between research and policy in geriatrics and gerontology featuring the work and insights of esteemed GSA members Ann Kolanowski and Jasmine Travers. Hosted by Anju Paudel. Transcript   Speakers Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN Jasmine Travers, PhD, RN Host Anju Paudel, PhD, MGS, RN This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.

Considering the Interplay of Research and Policy  The dynamic interplay between research and policy affects geriatric/gerontology practice and research. Whether researcher, practitioner, or policy maker, understanding the context of each strengthens the reach of our work.    HS SRPP joint development team included:   Carol Geary, PhD, MBA, RN Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ Jolie Harris, DNS RN Anju Paudel, PhD, MGS, RN   Consideration of Policy Influences on Research: Part 2 of 3 This episode hosted by Julie Gordon, focuses on how policy influences research in geriatrics and gerontology. Robyn Stone and Alice Bonner, experts with decades of experience, address the “long view” of the critical interplay between policy and research.  Transcript   Speakers Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP Robyn Stone, DrPH, FGSA, FNASI Host Julie Gordon, DrPH, CPHQ This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.

The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, tips for people considering careers in aging, anecdotes from the featured trailblazers’ years of experience, and words of wisdom and practical pointers for people as they age.     In this episode, the ESPO Past Chair, Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson, interviews Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Tamara Baker, about her career, research, and advice for future generations.  Transcript   Speaker Tamara Baker, PHD, FGSA Host Kalisha Bonds Johnson, PhD, RN   This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.   Click here to check out our other Trailblazers podcast episode with Dr. Jim Nelson.

The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, tips for people considering careers in aging, anecdotes from the featured trailblazers’ years of experience, and words of wisdom and practical pointers for people as they age.     In this episode, the ESPO Chair, Dr. Brianna Morgan, interviews GSA Board of Directors Chair, Dr. James F. Nelson, about his career, experience with GSA, and advice for future scholars. Download the Transcript   Guests: Tamara Baker, PhD, FGSA James Nelson, PhD, FGSA Hosts: Kalisha Bonds, PhD, RN Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.   Click here to view our other Trailblazers podcast episode with Dr. Tamara Baker.

This edition of GSA Policy Profile Series highlights the latest legislative activity regarding the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which recently was voted out of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, an advancement that serves as a key milestone. Learn how TROA has evolved, its changes in Medicare coverage, what research has been used to advance and advocate for the Act, where TROA is headed in Congress, and what a final legislative act may look like. Download the Transcript   Guests: Tracy Zvenyach, PhD, MS, RN, Director of Policy, Strategy and Alliances at the Obesity Action Coalition Host: Patricia M. "Trish" D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs, Gerontological Society of America Additional resources: GSA’s evidence-based KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults   GSA Enrich Learning Center: Obesity and Overweight   GSA’s Policy Advocacy   Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818) CDC Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps   Trust For America’s Health State of Obesity  This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk.

Thailand [6/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

Ghana [5/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

Ethiopia [4/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

East Jerusalem [3/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

China [2/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

Brazil [1/6]: The GSA Interest Group on Common Data Elements for International Research in Residential Long-term Care has developed a limited podcast series to provide insights into how culture, competing population health priorities, political conflict, and resource limitations influence older adults, their families, and paid/formal caregivers in six nations along a trajectory of national development, including Brazil, China, East Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Thailand.

This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Bailee Brekke (’23) speaks with the 2021 interns, Lei Chen and Kaleigh Ligus, about their internship experience and how it has impacted their current work.

This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Christina Mu (’23) speaks with the 2019 intern, Haley Gallo Sutherland, about her internship experience and how it has impacted her current work.

This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts.  Join former Policy interns as they delve into details on how and where to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.

In the inaugural episode of the GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series, meet the 2023 GSA Summer Policy Interns. Alisha Thompson, Bailee Brekke, and Christina Mu, who have aptly named themselves Team ABC, briefly introduce themselves and the series. The series aims to share the experiences of GSA Policy Interns both past and prese nt, provide insights on how to connect with this year’s interns during and after the Annual Scientific Meeting, and will include interviews with colleagues of Drs. Greg O’Neil and Kathy Hyer, for whom the internship is named. The episode serves as a brief introduction and focuses primarily on where and how listeners can connect with the interns during the Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa. They mention attending events like the New Member/First-Timer Orientation, an ESPO informal chat about the Summer Policy Internship, and a Policy Series Symposium chaired by Trish D’Antonio. They also discuss the application deadline for the internship, which is January 31, and invite prospective applicants to join a GSA Policy Internship Webinar on January 12. Team ABC expresses their excitement about sharing their internship experiences in the upcoming episodes and looks forward to meeting the audience in Tampa. The episode concludes with Alisha, Bailee, and Christina signing off as Team ABC.