Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy

Est. 2016 - University of Washington. Committed to optimizing medication outcomes & promoting healthy aging via pharmacy education, research, and service

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Plein Scholar Alex Kuo (PY3) presented a poster at the @ASCPharm 2021 Annual Meeting last weekend in San Diego showcasing results of her #PenPalProject, an #outreach event coordinated along with the @UW_Pharmacy Student Chapter of ASCP. Way to go Alex!

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Plein Center Director @ShellyLGray was presented with the @ASCPharm 2021 George F. Archambault Award, a well-deserved honor showcasing a career of dedication and contribution to geriatric pharmacy. Congratulations, Shelly!

[Laura Hart (she/her) @laura_a_hart]

Congratulations to my mentor @ShellyLGray for receiving the 2021 George F. Archambault Award at #ASCP2021 in recognition of her incredible contributions to the field of geriatric pharmacy. Such a well-deserved honor! @ASCPharm @UW_Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Mark your calendars for October 1st:
The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging at the UW School of Nursing is hosting an "Ignite Aging Symposium."
Speakers will be presenting on health equity and healthy aging research.
RSVP here: https://t.co/MCnap5KJYR

[UW School of Pharmacy @UW_Pharmacy]

The #UWSOP Graduate Recognition Ceremony is almost underway! Join us in 5 minutes on YouTube at 3pm: https://t.co/T4fuNMjyJR
#uwpharmacy2021

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Congratulations to all the #UWPharmacy2021 graduates, especially our #PleinCertificate recipients who are entering the profession as specialists in #geriatrics, trained to meet the needs of older adults. We are so proud of all you've achieved & are excited to call you colleagues!

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

In case you missed it ...
Our In Case You Missed It: Medication Update #PleinCenter Public Lecture is now available to watch online!
#UWSOP colleagues present hot-off-the-press topics as they relate to older adults: statins, supplements, & genetic testing
https://t.co/q1RTTKhiuD

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Aducanumab has received accelerated approval from the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, despite skepticism from some experts. It's been 18 years since the FDA has approved a new Alzheimer's Disease treatment.
https://t.co/Uzga4wecWa

[NPR @NPR]

Ideas to connect with the older people in your life during COVID-19:

💌 Send a weekly postcard
📲 Facetime during dinner or family time
📚 Check out books they enjoy
🎨 Make sure they have the resources for activities they enjoy https://t.co/fM6mgQJcjM

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Today marks the start of #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek Check out the many resources from #NCOA for both older adults and professionals, including this Falls Free CheckUp! (They also have a webinar available for professionals with tools and resources to help spread awareness!)

[National Council on Aging @NCOAging]

Help older adults live without fear of falling. Celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Week by sharing our #FallsFree CheckUp, a new resource for reducing fall risk. https://t.co/4cEaq4kQw8

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

UW Plein Center is proud to call co-author of this powerful piece, Don Downing, one of our own! @UW_Pharmacy

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly https://t.co/bdop7AXRzR

[Harvard Health @HarvardHealth]

Fifteen years of research suggest that taking fish oil capsules is unlikely to benefit heart health: https://t.co/KqaLyUAmKW #HarvardHealth #fishoil

[American Geriatrics Society @AmerGeriatrics]

High-protein diet reduces Alzheimer's risk in older adults, study finds https://t.co/cNpiOompCy

[Emily Reeve @Reeve_Research]

@nhmrc_cdpc @SydneyUni_Media @Deprescribing @wthomp01 @starlling11 @bruyerecare Share with your colleagues! New 2-page algorithm to support #clinicians #deprescribing cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine https://t.co/4qOPX3cHao

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Our very own Dr. Leigh Ann Mike @UW_Geri_Rx https://t.co/8GseiI904N

[JAGS @AGSJournal]

Mortality Risk Along the Frailty Spectrum. #geriatrics https://t.co/xC57j6TrX0

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Walmart is giving away free opioid disposal kits https://t.co/9GaHrY2xFn via @CNNMoney

[Plein Center for Geriatric Pharmacy @PleinCenterUW]

Five things you should know about this year’s very bad flu https://t.co/nKOFCVw2L3

[NYT Health @NYTHealth]

Statins prevent heart attacks and strokes -- no question. But whether the drugs prevent first events in older patients is far less clear. https://t.co/49s3iHQazr