Thomas Johnson, MD

Geriatrician and Assistant Professor of Medicine in Colorado. Interested in fall prevention & healthy aging. Loves college football (#SicEm #ScoDucks).

[CCTSI @CCTSI]

What is the key to healthy #aging? “I like to think of longevity in terms of ‘health span’ rather than ‘lifespan,’’’ said @TMJohnsonMD, a specialist in #geriatric medicine at @CUAnschutz. https://t.co/gQkEsB0E77

@CUCenterOnAging, @UCHealth

[CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging @CUCenterOnAging]

Why does walking speed matter for older adults? 🚶🏽🚶🏻‍♀️

Kara Mason and @TMJohnsonMD explore how improving gait speed and overall mobility can contribute to healthy aging - read the article here:

📖 https://t.co/HNCG8hlyiD

#healthagingmonth #geriatrics

[CU Anschutz School of Medicine @CUMedicalSchool]

Thomas Johnson (@TMJohnsonMD), MD, assistant professor of medicine, calls gait speed, a type of measurement used to determine how fast a person walks, a “functional vital sign” because it can offer many insights into overall health ⬇️
https://t.co/VyIGgPpyrX

[RESTORE Team @Restore_Team]

🚶‍♀️Walking speed is an indicator for health! In the below article 📰, RESTORE Team collaborator, @TMJohnsonMD, details our implementation of walking speed in the @uchealth Seniors Clinic: https://t.co/yUltnVnM3R

#Movement4Everyone #GaitSpeed #Rehabilitation

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

Anyone publish geriatric-focused QI? Any ideas for journals? Looks like Geriatrics MDPI does but I am struggling to find others that publish implementation style QI projects that are narrowed down on geriatrics topics.

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

I just registered for the 2024 AGS Virtual Meeting  May 9-11th - hope that you join me! To learn more and register go to: https://t.co/zICqyurgoV #AGS24 #AGSProud #ThisIsGeriatrics

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

#Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises, particularly when intense, finds this new study.

Includes a visual abstract summarising key findings
@mnoetel
https://t.co/IJPenZcTTf

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

Amazing article about how retirement should continue to develop. Shout out to @CUCenterOnAging and the OARS program!

https://t.co/y5xNb5qZLB

[CU Anschutz School of Medicine @CUMedicalSchool]

Congrats to @Dan_Matlock, MD, professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine!

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

It is such a QoL difference starting to see almost all my own, established patients! Getting to know them and their families is such a pleasure. Feels similar to the end of residency when I knew my resident panel so well.

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

This is so cool! https://t.co/bWZXydSVNa

[CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging @CUCenterOnAging]

Are you an older adult interested in being part of a research team at CU Anschutz? Learn about how you can become an Older Adult Research Specialist at the next information session.
December 6 from 9-10:30 MT
Virtual only
https://t.co/8gwzi6Hj75

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

@maybeadoc1983 @MVGutierrezMD @jbcarmody Or maybe 10% or older adults is still a very large population 😜

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

@AngryCardio @marynmck @jbcarmody I wonder if there’s anyone who goes into medicine for things besides money? 🤔

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

@JuliaHinerMD @Jacawalk @CUDeptMedicine @CUCenterOnAging Dislike!

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

@HDayLum @joannameyer1 @DenverInstitute My wife was thinking about going to this!

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

Epic Clinical Systems Names:
💘 Cupid 💘 - Cardiology
🌈 Kaleidoscope 🌈 - Ophtho
🐣Stork 🐣 - OB
…
Bones. Ortho. 😂

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

Want to encourage a healthy population? Incentivize taking the stairs, walking, biking. Design makes a difference.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A concept that changed my life.

The Time Billionaire:

[Thomas Johnson, MD @TMJohnsonMD]

This is another reason why caring for older adults is fascinating. #WhatMattersMost. Dr. Earnest strikes again! @CUDeptMedicine https://t.co/M5YgKWBVcX