GSA on Aging

Empowering America's Caregivers: A Roadmap to a Better Future

This episode explores the latest data and policy potential presented by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP's Caregiving in the US 2025 Report. For example, this data reveals a significant and growing cohort, with nearly 1 in 4 Americans now dedicated to family care—a 45% increase that represents a massive opportunity for social and economic innovation. This podcast will also preview NAC’s upcoming Caregiver Nation Summit in November 5th and 6th. This convening will bring together 100+ national leaders from caregiving, disability, and aging sectors to co-create the next generation of supportive policies. 
 
Transcript
 
Speaker
Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving, President and CEO 
Host
Trish D’Antonio, GSA Vice-President of Policy and Professional Affairs 
 
Resources
National Alliance for Caregiving
Act on RAISE
Caregiver Nation Network  
Caregiver Nation Summit
Caregiving in the US 2025 Report

Social Isolation and Loneliness: Exploring Developments in Research, Advocacy and Policy

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

The Latest in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research & Policy

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, GSA
 

Caring for Tomorrow: Sustaining a Healthy Eldercare Workforce

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: Protecting and Strengthening Services for the Future

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
 

Mentorship: Part 3 of 3 (GSA Section)

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.

Consideration of Policy Influences on Research: Part 2 of 3 (GSA Section)

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. 
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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.

Using Research to Advance Policy: Part 1 of 3 (GSA Section)

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.

Talks With a Trailblazer in Gerontology and Geriatrics: Dr. Tamara Baker (GSA Section)

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.

Talks With a Trailblazer in Gerontology and Geriatrics: Dr. Jim Nelson (GSA Section Podcast)

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.
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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.