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Research Finds America's Elderly Suffering Abuse (August 22, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Appoints New Executive Director (August 20, 2008)

Long-Term Care Workers Struggle with Elderly Population Boom (August 12, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Elects Newest Officers (July 29, 2008)

Gray and Green Together: Older Adults Can Play Role in Creating Healthier Environment (July 22, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces 2008 Hartford Pre-Dissertation Award Winners (June 10, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Congratulates New Hartford Doctoral Fellows (April 28, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces 2008 Hartford Faculty Scholars (April 28, 2008)

Seniors, Minorities To Have Largest Impact on Tomorrow's America (April 17, 2008)

Baby Boomer Health Care Crisis Looms; GSA Bolsters Call for Stronger Workforce (April 17, 2008)

Special Journal Section Explores Geriatric Assessment Method (March 12, 2008)

Gerontology Conference's Highlights To Include Talks on Student Social Networking (February 6, 2008)

World's Aging Population To Defuse War on Terrorism (January 24, 2008)

The Gerontological Society of America Releases Audios from San Francisco Meeting (November 19, 2007)

New Research on Aging and Cognitive Training Presented at The Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting (November 19, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2007 Nathan Shock New Investigator Award to San Antonio's Ran (November 13, 2007)

UCLA's Phillips Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research Award (November 13, 2007)

NCOA's Whitelaw To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 Maxwell A. Pollack Award (November 13, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2007 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to Manson, Ory (November 13, 2007)

Brody Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 M. Powell Lawton Award (November 13, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to UCLA's Effros (November 13, 2007)

University of Houston's Achenbaum Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 Donald P. Kent Award (November 13, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2007 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award to USC's Mather (November 13, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2007 Joseph T. Freeman Award to University of Maryland's Goldberg (November 13, 2007)

Karolinska Institutet's Pedersen To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award (November 13, 2007)

University of Pittsburgh's Martire Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2007 Baltes Award (November 13, 2007)

Press Briefings To Address Longevity, Mobility, Brain Fitness at The Gerontological Society of America's San Francisco Meeting (November 8, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Awards New Hartford Doctoral Fellowships (October 17, 2007)

Two-Pronged Intervention Boosts Senior Driving Skills (October 15, 2007)

The Era of Global Aging: GSA Showcases Cutting-Edge San Francisco Meeting Topics (October 11, 2007)

Hartford Foundation Awards Grant to Address Geriatric Social Work Shortage (October 3, 2007)

The Era of Global Aging: The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting To Present New Research on Hot Topics in Aging (September 11, 2007)

Shaky Financial Ground Awaits Many American Retirees (August 16, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces 2007 Hartford Pre-Dissertation Award Winners (July 2, 2007)

The Art of Aging: New Journal Unites Humanities and Gerontology
(June 21, 2007)

Focused Regimens Keep Aging Mind Sharp, Says New Publication (June 14, 2007)

State Spending Keeps Childless Seniors Out of Nursing Homes (May 14, 2007)

Engaging Seniors with Science Pays Civic Dividends (May 02, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Awards New Hartford Doctoral Fellowships (May 01, 2007)

Widowhood's Economic Consequences Harshest on Minority Women (April 30, 2007)

The Gerontological Society of America Chooses 2007 Hartford Faculty Scholars (April 25, 2007)

Nationwide Events Steer Students Toward Booming Aging Industry (April 06, 2007)

Concurrent Health Problems Take Heavy Toll on Seniors (March 30, 2007)

Volunteering Keeps Aging Americans Mentally Healthy After Physical Decline (February 26, 2007)

Growing Prominence of Older Americans Spurs Civic Engagement Debate (February 22, 2007)

Study Shows Poor Sleep Puts Seniors at Risk for Falls (February 14, 2007)

Journal Studies Find Relationship Between Delirium, Dementia (January 16, 2007)

Exercise Enhances Seniors' Physical, Mental Functioning (December 21, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2006 Nathan Shock New Investigator Award to NIA's de Cabo (November 15, 2006)

University of Iowa's Maas Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2006 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Award (November 15, 2006)

ITN America's Freund To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2006 Maxwell A. Pollack Award (November 15, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2006 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to UTMB's Markides (November 15, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2006 M. Powell Lawton Award to University of Washington's Teri (November 15, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to University of Virginia's Nessleroade (November 15, 2006)

USC's Gatz Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2006 Donald P. Kent Award (November 15, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2006 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award to Virginia Tech's Calasanti (November 15, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2006 Joseph T. Freeman Award to University of Wisconsin's Carnes (November 15, 2006)

Stanford University's Carstensen To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2006 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award (November 15, 2006)

University of Western Ontario's McMullin Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2006 Margret M. Baltes Award (November 15, 2006)

Education and the Gerontological Imagination: The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting To Present New Research on Hot Topics in Aging (October 19, 2006)

Hartford Foundation Awards Grant to Address Geriatric Social Work Shortage (October 16, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Awards New Hartford Doctoral Fellowships (October 16, 2006)

Elders Suffer Disproportionately During Heat Waves, Other Disasters (August 3, 2006)

UK Aging Expert Signs On as Keynote Speaker for The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting (July 19, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces 2006 Hartford Pre-Dissertation Award Winners (June 11, 2006)

Study Finds Greater Religious Involvement Associated with Lower Mortality Risk (June 5, 2006)

New Book Offers Survival Guide for Geriatric Research (May 4, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Chooses 2006 Hartford Faculty Scholars (May 2, 2006)

The Gerontological Society of America Awards New Hartford Doctoral Fellowships (May 2, 2006)

New Technology Likely To Facilitate Independence for Older Americans (February 24, 2006)

Australian National University's Anstey Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2005 Margret M. Baltes Award (November 15, 2005)

Case Western Reserve University's Noelker To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2005 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2005 Joseph T. Freeman Award to New York Medical College's Aronow (November 15, 2005)

Southern Illinois University's Masternak Set To Receive the Geron Corporation - Samuel Goldstein Distinguished Publication Award (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award (November 15, 2005)

University of Minnesota's Warner Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2005 Donald P. Kent Award (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to Duke University's Blazer (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2005 M. Powell Lawton Award to Yale University's Tinetti (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2005 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to USC's Bengtson (November 15, 2005)

Jessie F. Richardson Foundation's Brown Wilson To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2005 Maxwell A. Pollack Award (November 15, 2005)

UC San Francisco's Harrington Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2005 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Award (November 15, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2005 Nathan Shock New Investigator Award to McGill University's Duque (November 15, 2005)

Evacuation of Elders During Disasters To Be Addressed at The Gerontological Society of America's Upcoming Annual Meeting (November 3, 2005)

Cultural Disparities Lead to Greater Health Problems in Old Age, Says New Special Journal Issue (November 2, 2005)

The Gerontologist Special Issue Focuses on Quality-of-Life
for those with Dementia in Long-Term Residential Care (October 27, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Awards New Hartford Doctoral Fellowships (October 27, 2005)

The Interdisciplinary Mandate: The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting To Present New Research on Hot Topics in Aging (September 30, 2005)

Study Finds Obesity has Effect on Disability, not Life Expectancy, for Adults 70+ (August 2, 2005)

The Gerontolgogical Society of America Taps Aetna's Rowe as Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker (July 29, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Annouces 2005 Hartford Pre-Dissertation Award Winners (July 8, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Chooses 2005 Hartford Faculty Scholars (May 31, 2005)

Special Journal Issue Links Genetics and Environment in Aging Studies (April 11, 2005)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces Hartford Fellowship Recipients (March 24, 2005)

New Book on Anti-Aging Hype Consolidates Latest Research (February 24, 2005)

Social Security Reform Proposals Raise Concerns for Older Women (February 14, 2005)

Study Casts Doubt on Increased Mobility Among U.S. Population (February 10, 2005)

Media Update: GSA Underscores Hottest Meeting Topics (November 11, 2004)

Duke University's Cohen Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2004 Donald P. Kent Award (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to University of Texas Health Science Center's Smith (November 4, 2004)

Boston College's Mahoney To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2004 Maxwell A. Pollack Award (November 4, 2004)

South Florida's Small Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2004 Margret M. Baltes Award (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 M. Powell Lawton Award to Penn State's Zarit (November 4, 2004)

University of Colorado at Boulder's Rikke Set To Present the Geron Corporation - Samuel Goldstein Distinguished Publication Lecture (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 Joseph T. Freeman Award to St. Louis University's Morley (November 4, 2004)

Oregon Health Science University's Archbold Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2004 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Award (November 4, 2004)

University of Maryland's Pearlin To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2004 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to the University of Michigan's Jackson (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award to Western Ontario's Connidis and McMullin (November 4, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2004 Nathan Shock New Investigator Award to University of Texas Health Science Center's Marciniak (November 4, 2004)

Promoting The Health of an Aging Population: Experts Present New Research on Hot Topics in Aging at GSA's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, November 19-23 (October 7, 2004)

Latest Public Policy & Aging Report Forecasts Possible U.S. Labor Shortage (October 7, 2004)

American Journal of Nursing Partners with The Gerontological Society of America to Improve Care of Older Adults (August 31, 2004)

Special Journal Issue Furthers Exploration of Anti-Aging Claims (August 11, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Announces Initiative on Civic Engagement in an Older America (August 3, 2004)

Article Series Aims To Educate on the Truth of Anti-Aging Claims (July 8, 2004)

Gerontology Researchers Urge Scrutiny of Anti-Aging Treatments (July 1, 2004)

New Public Policy & Aging Report Highlights Facts and Fiction About Anti-aging Medicine (June 23, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America Joins Task Force To Seek Congressional Support for Aging Research Funding (June 22, 2004)

New Book from GSA Tackles Health Disparities Among Minority Elders (May 17, 2004)

Deadline for the $10,000 Maxwell A. Pollack Award has been extended! (May 10, 2004)

Study Finds Low Activity Levels Among Nursing Home Residents Regardless of Restraint (April 16, 2004)

Disability Researchers Identify Barriers to Independent Living (March 15, 2004)

The Gerontological Society of America's New Book Addresses Need for Racial Diversity in Elderly Research (February 02, 2004)

On Lok Director Hansen To Present The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Maxwell A. Pollack Award Lecture (November 18, 2003)

International Health Expert Picked For Keynote Address At The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting (November 11, 2003)

Media Alert: Press Briefings at The Gerontological Society of America's 56th Annual Scientific Meeting (November 7, 2003)

Leisure Activity May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's, Says USC Research Team (October 20, 2003)

Wright University's Kapp Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Donald P. Kent Award (October 9, 2003)

The Gerontological Society of America Bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to University of Idaho's Austad (October 9, 2003)

Alzheimer's Association's McConnell To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Maxwell A. Pollack Award (October 9, 2003)

Yale University's Levy Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Margret M. Baltes Award (October 9, 2003)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2003 M. Powell Lawton Award to Columbia University's Gurland (October 9, 2003)

University of Texas at San Antonio's Ikeno Set To Present the Geron Corporation - Samuel Goldstein Distinguished Publication Lecture (October 9, 2003)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2003 Joseph T. Freeman Award to University of Washington's Abrass (October 9, 2003)

University of Michigan's Whall Wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Award (October 9, 2003)

University of Virginia's Nesselroade To Receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award (October 9, 2003)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2003 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Whitbourne (October 9, 2003)

The Gerontological Society of America Confers 2003 Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award to University of Utah's Pasupathi (October 9, 2003)

The Future of Human Longevity: Experts Present New Research on the Hot Topics of Aging at GSA's Annual Meeting in San Diego, November 21-25, 2003 (September 24, 2003)

Forum Created for the Discussion of Recent Scientific Articles (July 29, 2003)

Nationwide Improvement in Nursing Home Care Not Likely, Despite Some Changes (April 23, 2003)

Childhood Overweight Linked to Severe Obesity as an Adult (April 10, 2003)

Gay, Lesbian Elders' Health Threatened by Discrimination (April 3, 2003)

Finding Ways to Best Help Older Americans: Lessons Learned at the Roybal Centers for Applied Gerontology (March 31, 2003)

Delaying Disease a Common Way to Reach Age 100 - link to March 11, 2003, press release from Ohio State University's University Medical Center. Study abstract: Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 58A(3), M232-M237.

The War Against Anti-Aging Medicine (February 10, 2003)

Study is first to confirm link between exercise and changes in brain - link to January 27, 2003, press release by the news bureau at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Study abstract: Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 58A(2), M176-M180.

Media Alert: Congressman Barney Frank To Address Aging Issues in the 108th Congress at The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting

Media Alert: Centenarians and Their Children Share Their Secrets to Aging Well

Media Alert: Research on Nursing Care of Older Adults

Media Alert: Introductions and Updates to Technology and Aging

Media Alert: Press Briefings and Special Sessions at GSA's Annual Meeting

Nutrition and Exercise Boost Effectiveness of Flu Shot in Older People (September 30, 2002)

Don't Overlook Terrorism's Long-Term Effects on Elders (September 20, 2002)

White and Black Grandmothers Have Different Responses to Raising Grandchildren (September 12, 2002)

Linda Noelker Assumes Editor-in-Chief Position for The Gerontologist (August 1, 2002)

Dooley and Gardner Named Hartford Doctoral Fellows in Geriatric Social Work (August 1, 2002)

Caloric Restriction Research: Moving from Lab Animals to Humans (July 8, 2002)

Pets Do Make a Difference for Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities (June 28, 2002)

Geriatric Day Care Great for Patients, But What About Caregivers? (June 28, 2002)

Breakfast Briefing: Working Poor, People of Color, and Retirement Security

Sedentary Older Women Who Fall at Greater Risk for Motor Vehicle Crashes (June 3, 2002)

Physicians and Dentists Play Important Role in Smoking Practices of Older Adults (May 30, 2002)

Older Adults Can Exercise Just Once a Week to Maintain Muscle Strength (May 13, 2002)

Outstanding Scholars Set to Improve Geriatric Social Work in U.S. (May 8, 2002)