GSA Interest Group Meetings - Previous Meetings
Article Index
January
Family Caregiving
January 10, 2023
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
Description: The purpose of this meeting is to bring Interest Group members together to share interests, spark ideas and encourage collaboration for potential symposium submissions for the 2023 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Economics of Aging
January 17, 2023
1 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
Description: This quarterly meeting will include a brief (5 minute) overview of an IG member's research topic, followed by a group-wide discussion. The goal of these conversations is twofold: 1) for the presenter to get feedback from our group, and 2) for IG members to learn more about what topics people are covering in their research.
Paid Caregiving
January 18, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: David Russell, VNS; GSA 2023 meeting – matchmaking/abstract ideas.
Community College
January 23, 2023
4 to 5 pm ET
Description: Open Educational Resources and other free online teaching and learning resources.
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Older Persons
January 26, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Patient/Person Engagement in Research
January 27, 2023
11 am to 12 p.m. ET
Description: The group will discuss planning a symposium for the upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting and interest group activities for 2023.
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
January 27, 2023
1 pm to 2 p.m. ET
February
Grandparents as Caregivers
February 1, 2023
12 to 1:30 p.m. ET
Description: In preparation for the GSA 2023 Call for Abstracts, the Grandparents as Caregivers has scheduled a Call-In Session (Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 12-1:30pm (EST)). The purpose of the call is for us to share ideas about possible abstract topics for posters, papers and symposia. If you are unable to attend, it will be recorded to share with non-attendees.
Call-In session here (Pre-Registration not required).
Loneliness and Social Isolation
February 2, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: The loneliness and social isolation interest group meeting will take place on Thursday 2 Feb at 12 noon Eastern Time Zone. This is an opportunity to share your latest research, make connections, find out the latest news and plan submissions to the Annual Scientific meeting.
Hospice, Palliative, and End-of-Life Care
February 13, 2023
2 to 3 p.m. ET
Description: Join us for this 2023 kick off gathering in which we have two goals in this no-pressure space. 1) The call for abstracts is fast approaching and we want to encourage everyone to begin thinking about their potential submissions and provide an opportunity to discuss conference symposium ideas. We will spend the bulk of the meeting collecting ideas and potential collaborations to submit symposium abstracts.
2) We are simply inviting you to come say hello, meet new colleagues, share your amazing work, and partake in a brief brainstorming planning session for upcoming events.
Disasters and Older Adults
February 14, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Please join us to discuss symposium ideas for GSA 2023! Currently the Conveners have curated a symposium about the state of disaster preparedness for older adults in the US. We are available to brainstorm other symposium ideas Interest Group members may have, and look forward to connecting with you all!
Dyadic Research on Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
February 14, 2023
2 to 3 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Paid Caregiving - Coffee Break
February 15, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Puzzling through a research question, want to talk over a project or project idea, or just looking to network with other researchers working on paid caregiving? Drop in to our Paid Caregiving Coffee Break with February expert Dr. Margaret Quinn, ScD, CIH, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Public Health, University of Massachusetts Lowell. Our monthly coffee breaks are an opportunity for casual conversation about paid caregiving, hosted by one of our group's experts.
Community-Engaged Research
February 15, 2023
3 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: This will a two-part session: Part 1. Peer Mentoring: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Part 2. GSA Annual Scientific Meeting Proposal Brainstorm: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Assisted Living
February 16, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: Please join us for a meeting to discuss two main agenda items 1) the upcoming GSA abstract deadline and potential symposia and 2) the results of our AL SIG survey.
Nursing Care of Older Adults
February 17, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Meet other interest group members to identify similar ideas for symposium abstracts.
Economics of Aging
February 21, 2023
1 to 2 p.m. ET
Description: Our goal for the meeting will be to finalize our plan for the two symposiums we have been discussing. One symposium will focus on the provision of services and the other symposium will focus on the economic well being of older adults.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
February 22, 2023
2 to 3 p.m. ET
Climate Change and Aging
February 23, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Description: CCAIG Kick-Off Meeting with discussion of GSA symposium and plans for 2023 activities
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
February 24, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Nursing Care of Older Adults
February 27, 2023
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: Meet with Co-conveners to hear tips on writing strong abstracts and request feedback on draft abstracts.
March
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
March 6, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Paid Caregiving - Coffee Break
March 16, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Puzzling through a research question, want to talk over a project or project idea, or just looking to network with other researchers working on paid caregiving? Drop in to our "Coffee Break." Our monthly coffee breaks are an opportunity for casual conversation about paid caregiving, hosted by one of our group's experts.
Dyadic Research on Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
March 20, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Description: Mid-Career Dyadic Researchers: What Now?
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
March 31, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
April
Climate Change and Aging
April 6, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Community College
April 19, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: Join the Community College Interest Group for its quarterly meeting. This session will include a conversation around building enrollment strategies facilitated by Tom Shearer of Stark State.
Community-Engaged Research
April 19, 2023
3 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: This will be a two-part session. The sign up is for the entire time, but you can choose to attend Part 1, Part 2 or Both.
Part 1. Peer Mentoring 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Part 2. Securing Funding for CEnR 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET (Patty Slattum & Lana Sargent)
Paid Caregiving
April 20, 2023
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: Join us for our quarterly interest group meeting.
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan
April 25, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Meeting Title: Advice from NIH Reviewers on Preparing Dyadic Grant Applications
Description: Four expert NIH reviewers will share their tips and answer questions about best practices in preparing dyadic research grant applications
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Early Career Mentoring Group
April 26, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
April 28, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
April 28, 2023
1 to 2 p.m. ET
May
Economics of Aging
May 9, 2023
1 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
Description: The goal for the meeting is to share with group anything you would like about your current research projects, and to start collecting paper topics for a 2024 GSA Annual Meeting symposium. Submissions are due in just 11 months!
Directors of Aging Centers
May 15, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: The Directors of Aging Centers Group is having its mid-year meeting on 05/15/2023 at 3pm EST. It will discuss topics such as: Training the next generation of directors, challenges posed to our centers & communicating effectively with administrators. If you have additional agenda items, please send them to Victoria at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr. Neil Charness at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Oral Health
May 17, 2023
1 to 3 p.m. ET
Description: The Oral Health Interest Group meeting will include 1) an update on Expanding Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Treatment, 2) a presentation on the Association for State and Territorial Dental Directors’ Toolkit of Older Adult Oral Health Resources for Collaboration, and 3) an update on Geriatric Oral Health Research following the American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research Meeting within a Meeting on Aging and Oral Health Research.
Intergenerational Research, Learning and Community Engagement
May 18, 2023
3:30 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: Panel on Theories for Intergenerational Work After a panel presentation, this session will provide a workshop to start a conversation about theories informing intergenerational research and programming. We will discuss the different theories that inspire and direct intergenerational efforts across classroom learning and other community-based programs. This event is co-hosted by both the Age Inclusivity in Higher Education (AIHE) and the Intergenerational Learning, Research and Community Engagement interest groups.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
May 22, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Please join us at our next quarterly meeting to learn about Alzheimer's Association grant opportunities and hear from a current grant awardee on their project and tips for successful applications.
June
Dyadic Methods Panel Presentation (Dyadic Research and Family Caregiving Interest Groups)
June 6, 2023
4 to 5:30 p.m. ET
Description: The Dyadic Research and Family Caregiving Interest Groups are co-sponsoring a 2-part series focused on dyadic methods. Join us Tuesday, June 6th from 4-5:30p (ET) for part 1 to hear Drs. Leah Buck and Christine Proulx discuss conceptual definitions of dyads within aging research, types of research questions that might be best answered by models such as the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM), and mixed methods resources and design decision-making. Presenters: Dr. Christine Proulx, PhD, FGSA, Associate Professor at the University of Vermont; Dr. Leah Buck, PhD, RN, FPCN, FAHA, FAAN, Professor at the University of Iowa.
Assisted Living
June 15, 2023
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: The meeting aims to provide a supportive environment for sharing and discussing ongoing research related to assisted living.
We welcome you to present a brief overview of their work during the meeting (5-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion). If you are interested in presenting, kindly email Anna Beeber at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share your work, and learn from others in the field. We look forward to your participation and hearing about your work.
Community-Engaged Research
June 28, 2023
3 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: This will be a two-part session: Part 1. Peer Mentoring 3:00 - 4:00 PM Part 2. Publishing Engaged Research 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Tam Perry)
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
June 30, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: Religion, Spirituality, and Aging Interest group. Join us for a monthly discussion on research and practice focused on religion, spirituality, and health in older adults and caregivers. Monthly gatherings usually include a brief presentation at the beginning, followed by a discussion. Interdisciplinary scholars and experts share developing resources, recommendations, and inquiries on the science of religion and spirituality in health for practice, research, and policy. We welcome all who may be interested in this topic, especially those new to this conceptual space. This interest group seeks to support scholars at all levels.
July
Community College
July 17, 2023
3 to 4 pm ET
Climate Change and Aging
July 18, 2023
2 to 3 p.m. ET
Description: Emerging Research in Climate Change and Aging
Religion, Spirituality, and Aging
July 28, 2023
12 to 1 p.m. ET
August
Dyadic Methods Panel Presentation (Dyadic Research and Family Caregiving Interest Groups)
August 8, 2023
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Community-Engaged Research
August 16, 2023
3 to 5 p.m. ET
