More than 100,000 Japanese--88% women--have reached a century, out of a 120 million population. Is this a Blue Zone effect? Experts say affordable health care is a reason for Japanese living longer.

More than 100,000 Japanese--88% women--have reached a century, out of a 120 million population. Is this a Blue Zone effect? Experts say affordable health care is a reason for Japanese living longer.
In honor of its 10th Anniversary, this edition of our Journal Spotlight explores the key growth milestones and achievements of @Geriatrics_MDPI (ISSN 2308-3417).
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A new issue of the Canadian Geriatrics Journal is now available! All articles are #OpenAccess and free to read and share. Read Vol 29, No 3 (September 2026): cgjonline.ca/index.php/cg...
Congratulations to Dr. @angelasuen.bsky.social on receiving an NIA K23 to study ways to preserve independence and quality of life for older adults with COPD initiating supplemental oxygen! #geriatrics
#Michigan #Law quad is by far the prettiest part of campus and if they did this I would die laughing. I would love for our #Geriatrics offices to be in the Law Library instead 😂
📍 What’s happening at the Early-Career Corner at #EuGMS2026?
Across all 3 days in Lille, drop by to connect with peers, meet senior mentors & get expert guidance!
🎉 Joint Opening on Sept 16 (ECGI, EAMA, AJG & ANAIG). Just stop by during coffee breaks! ☕🤝
#ECGI #EuGMS #Geriatrics
Hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of death from comorbidities. #geriatrics https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70703
Dr. @wjdeardorff.bsky.social, and MSTAR student Serena Zhao published a @jamanetworkopen.com commentary on responsible implementation of EHR-based clinical prediction models beyond performance. #geriatrics
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#health #agedcare #menopause #SDGs #ecology #ecotoxicology #publichealth #womenshealth #aging #geriatrics #pathology #biomarkers #primaryhealthcare #physio
Blood cadmium (Cd) levels
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reduced physical function and mobility
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Dr. @mikesteinman.bsky.social, was quoted in a recent @nytimes.com article about commonly overused medications in older adults. #geriatrics #hpm www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/w...
Direct-To-Home Tele-Neuropsychological Assessment in Older Adults: A Systematic Review. #geriatrics https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70683
One in twenty community-dwelling veterans with dementia experienced a hospitalization lasting at least 21 days. There are the variables that could be used to identify those at high risk #geriatrics https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70694
Keys to Successfully Meet the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure Requirements. #geriatrics https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70687
Can frailty in older adults be reversed? Yes! Improvements in weight and muscle strength can enhance health, especially in prefrail individuals. #EditorsChoice #Geriatrics doi.org/10.1111/imj.70502 #FreeAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
Surprising finding: Healthy older adults improved memory and physical performance after 3 weeks of placebo pills—even though they knew the pills were… #Cognitiveaging #Geriatrics #Memory #Neurobiologicalmechanisms #Olderadults #Cognitiveaging #Geriatrics #Memory #Neurobiologicalmechanisms #Olde…
Ruby Bridges is barely old enough to be my patient (more places are moving to 70+ for #Geriatrics cuz there are so few of us). That is how recent this was.
Does Delirium Drive Cognitive Decline? beingpatient.com/does-deliriu...
#Alzheimers #dementia #delirium #caregiving #geriatrics #neurology #science
Join us to hear Dr Ellmers discuss clinical effects of fear of falling — 1 Oct 2026, 12:30pm. Sign up: tinyurl.com/tobyellmers #FallsPrevention #Geriatrics
Haha there is a lot in common between #Pediatrics and #Geriatrics! Family centered rounds, sometimes relying on non-verbal cues, and I have had patients with #dementia watching favorite cartoons.
I basically loved patients <10 yo and over 70 yo but also love? 3 page medication lists so…🤷🏻♀️😂
Know someone in LA who'd be interested? Tag them! 👇
Paid study in Glendale. $270–$375. Easy. No experience needed.
If you're in LA and looking for extra cash, don't sleep on this.