Alison Moore, MD, MPH
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social
Geriatrician, scientist, Division Chief of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care, Director of the Stein Institute for Research on Aging at University of California San Diego. Love older adults, research on substance use, health equity, technology.
doi.org/10.15288/jsa... To our knowledge, this is the first study to use this combination of components and positively impact unhealthy alcohol use in a Latino population. We hope this gets us one step closer to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and reduce alcohol-related health disparities in Latinos.
Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrates Efficacy of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Intervention Delivered in Spanish by Community Health Workers to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Latino/as: Jour...
Objective: Latino/as comprise nearly 20% of the US population; 25% report past month binge drinking, and disparities in care persist. Culturally adapted interventions may improve outcomes and access. ...
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October 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
doi.org/10.15288/jsa... To our knowledge, this is the first study to use this combination of components and positively impact unhealthy alcohol use in a Latino population. We hope this gets us one step closer to reduce unhealthy alcohol use and reduce alcohol-related health disparities in Latinos.
Thank you @nytimes.com reporter Dana G. Smith for giving me the opportunity to comment on Jane Goodall’s positive outlook and how it may have impacted her healthy longevity.
Delighted to see Dr. Alison Moore’s perspective on healthy aging featured in The New York Times profile of Jane Goodall and her inspiring longevity.
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What Jane Goodall Taught Us About Living a Long Life
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October 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you @nytimes.com reporter Dana G. Smith for giving me the opportunity to comment on Jane Goodall’s positive outlook and how it may have impacted her healthy longevity.
We had such a wonderful day! With the focus on resilience and so many attendees to come hear from experts and community members on this topic!
Yesterday, we hosted our 7th Resilience & Healthy Aging Symposium at UC San Diego Park and Market! Over 300 attendees joined inspiring keynotes & panels led by our Stein leadership & keynote speakers!
More details on the event coming soon!
#HealthyAgingUCSD #Resilience
More details on the event coming soon!
#HealthyAgingUCSD #Resilience
September 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We had such a wonderful day! With the focus on resilience and so many attendees to come hear from experts and community members on this topic!
This is great! Geriatrician Lindsey Yourman, a great public servant!
🎉 Big news! Dr. Lindsey Yourman has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging — the state’s top advocate for older adults.
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
August 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is great! Geriatrician Lindsey Yourman, a great public servant!
We are grateful to have gotten this distinction and thank our team and colleagues at UCSD Health who strive to provide excellent care to older adults everyday!
Proud to share that @ucsandiego.bsky.social Health is ranked #1 in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report—with Geriatrics at #18 nationally!
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
July 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We are grateful to have gotten this distinction and thank our team and colleagues at UCSD Health who strive to provide excellent care to older adults everyday!
More wisdom on cannabis in older adults shared by @benhhan and others www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/h...
Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age
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June 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
More wisdom on cannabis in older adults shared by @benhhan and others www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/h...
California Academic Geriatrics Institutions 2nd Annual meeting was a blast! So thankful to have been there with my favorite people, geriatrics health professionals and researcher and policy makers who care about improving the lives of older adults!!
May 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
California Academic Geriatrics Institutions 2nd Annual meeting was a blast! So thankful to have been there with my favorite people, geriatrics health professionals and researcher and policy makers who care about improving the lives of older adults!!
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@alisonmooremd.bsky.social has been named president-elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social. The celebration of her new position began with the first pitch at a Padres game and reflection on a career grounded in care for older adults. Read more here: health.ucsd.edu/news/feature...
Having a Ball: Alison Moore Clinches President-Elect Role
Alison Moore, MD, MPH, has been named president-elect of the American Geriatrics Society. In this Q&A, she offers insight into her field of geriatrics medicine.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social has been named president-elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social. The celebration of her new position began with the first pitch at a Padres game and reflection on a career grounded in care for older adults. Read more here: health.ucsd.edu/news/feature...
Great to be together at #AGS25!
UC San Diego and friends at #AGS25!
Grateful for the connections, collaborations, and commitment to advancing care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsCommunity 💙
Grateful for the connections, collaborations, and commitment to advancing care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsCommunity 💙
May 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Great to be together at #AGS25!
Love that dog!
Meet Dr. Alison Moore, this week's spotlight in the #AgingIsBeautifulEverywhere campaign!
📸 Age Beautifully, Wherever Life Takes You. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories!
#UCSDHealthyAging #UCSDSteinInstitute
📸 Age Beautifully, Wherever Life Takes You. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories!
#UCSDHealthyAging #UCSDSteinInstitute
April 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Love that dog!
Reposted by Alison Moore, MD, MPH
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights on maintaining mental agility in retirement in a recent @nytimes.com article, "What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?"
#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights on maintaining mental agility in retirement in a recent @nytimes.com article, "What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?"
#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
#UCSDGeriatrics #Retirement #NewYorkTimes
Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/w...
Reposted by Alison Moore, MD, MPH
Big congrats to @benhhan.bsky.social and incoming Geriatrics Fellow Julia Larson on their new publication! 🎉
Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#UCSDGeriatrics
Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#UCSDGeriatrics
Trends in stimulant-related emergency department visits among adults in California, 2017–2021
Stimulants are becoming increasingly prevalent among overdoses, yet little is understood about how stimulant use impacts emergency department (ED) uti…
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April 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Big congrats to @benhhan.bsky.social and incoming Geriatrics Fellow Julia Larson on their new publication! 🎉
Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#UCSDGeriatrics
Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#UCSDGeriatrics
I love this topic! So much to learn.
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social shares insights in The Guardian on the benefits and risks of cannabis use among older adults. A must-read as we continue important conversations around aging and health. 🌿👵👴
📖 Read more: www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
#UCSDHealthyAging #Cannabis #UCSDGeriatrics
📖 Read more: www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
#UCSDHealthyAging #Cannabis #UCSDGeriatrics
More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
US adults in the age group are using cannabis to treat pain and poor sleep – and they’re a fast-growing market
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April 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I love this topic! So much to learn.
Outstanding news Dr. Shadyab!
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Aladdin Shadyab on his appointment as Associate Editor of the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences! 👏 Dr. Shadyab brings deep expertise to one of the field’s most respected journals.
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#UCSDGeriatrics #Gerontology #AgingResearch
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Editor in Chief
Gustavo Duque, MD, PhD, FRACP, FGSA
Professor, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Joseph Kaufmann Chair in Geriatric Medicine
Director - RUISSS McGill Cen
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April 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Outstanding news Dr. Shadyab!
Unforgettable moment for me!
What a pitch! ⚾️ @alisonmooremd.bsky.social took the mound at yesterday’s @padres.com game for the ceremonial first pitch! An unforgettable moment—check it out! #Padres #FirstPitch #UCSDGeriatrics #DrsDay
April 1, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Unforgettable moment for me!
Unmatched fun and what an honor! #UCSDhealth
What a pitch! ⚾️ @alisonmooremd.bsky.social took the mound at yesterday’s @padres.com game for the ceremonial first pitch! An unforgettable moment—check it out! #Padres #FirstPitch #UCSDhealthyAging #DrsDay
April 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Unmatched fun and what an honor! #UCSDhealth
Highlight of a lifetime!!
⚾️ Exciting news! @alisonmooremd.bsky.social l will be throwing the first pitch at the Padres game on Saturday, March 29, in honor of Doctors’ Day! 👏🎉
Join us in celebrating the incredible impact of physicians everywhere. Tune in & let’s cheer her on! #DoctorsDay #GoPadres #UCSDGeriatrics
Join us in celebrating the incredible impact of physicians everywhere. Tune in & let’s cheer her on! #DoctorsDay #GoPadres #UCSDGeriatrics
March 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Highlight of a lifetime!!
So grateful and happy to have this role! I have been a 30+ year AGS member and can’t wait to be its President-Elect!! @amergeriatrics.bsky.social @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social
🎉 Congratulations to
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social
on being elected President-Elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social! Her leadership and dedication to advancing aging research and clinical care will continue to shape the future of geriatrics.
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@alisonmooremd.bsky.social
on being elected President-Elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social! Her leadership and dedication to advancing aging research and clinical care will continue to shape the future of geriatrics.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
So grateful and happy to have this role! I have been a 30+ year AGS member and can’t wait to be its President-Elect!! @amergeriatrics.bsky.social @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social
We are so fortunate to have this leader amongst us!
Excited to see Dr. Toluwalase “Lase” Ajayi featured in SD Physician Magazine ’s article “The Healthcare Landscape in 2025,” sharing insights on the future of healthcare. Dr. Ajayi continues to lead and innovate in our community. Read it here (16-17): issuu.com/mamsden/docs...
March 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are so fortunate to have this leader amongst us!
We had a wonderful two days with @kbulloc2.bsky.social who shared her great wisdom about cultural humility in working with those with serious illness with us at @ucsdggpc.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We had a wonderful two days with @kbulloc2.bsky.social who shared her great wisdom about cultural humility in working with those with serious illness with us at @ucsdggpc.bsky.social
This is sure to be a great conference! www.rccn-aging.org/assets/uploa...
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February 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This is sure to be a great conference! www.rccn-aging.org/assets/uploa...
This is a great way to bring experts to your institution to learn and and develop collaborations!
Learn more about the advantages of the Clin-STAR Visiting Professor Travel Fund in this new testimony article, "Leveraging Expertise for Aging Research: UCSD’s Success with the Clin-STAR Visiting Professor Travel Fund:" bit.ly/3XjInyF
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February 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This is a great way to bring experts to your institution to learn and and develop collaborations!
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
Reinstate Black History Month, Pride Month, and other cultural events!
Google’s quiet removal of cultural events from their calendars last year is part of a broader trend of tech companies and businesses catering to far-right and extreme groups by rolling back inclusivit...
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February 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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@lillabrody.bsky.social In Ma, looking forward to another #AGS meeting with daughter Lilla. This time she has Presidential poster and, well, I don’t.
February 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
@lillabrody.bsky.social In Ma, looking forward to another #AGS meeting with daughter Lilla. This time she has Presidential poster and, well, I don’t.