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UCI Health Geriatrics

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

12/08/2025

This week marked a milestone! 🌟
For the past year, has proudly participated in Age-Friendly Health Systems Systemwide Collaborative—a national effort advancing the 4Ms Framework across health systems.

At the IHI Forum’s Research Day preconference, Building Community to Advance Research on Health System Adoption and Impact of Age-Friendly Care and the 4Ms Framework, we had the honor of presenting our work and sharing UCI’s journey in spreading age-friendly care.

Representing was Neika Saville, Associate Director of Education, and Khaled Al Eid, Clinical Nurse Specialist—spotlighting our team’s commitment to improving care for older adults across Orange County and beyond. 💙

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! This holiday season, we express our gratitude for your support in championing healthy aging.

Your contributions to the UCI Health Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology help us provide essential services like caregiver support, dementia care, and health education.

Together, we advance optimal aging and empower longevity in our community. Join us in making a difference.

Check out our the following link for more information on how you can make a difference. https://secure.give.uci.edu/002027/

12/01/2025

✨ Giving Day is tomorrow! ✨

”I am grateful for our patients who trust us to care for them, and give us the privilege to do so. I am also grateful to our patients’ families and friends who are their caregivers. They are the unsung heroes in caring for their loved ones — without them, our jobs would be so much more challenging.”
— Dr. Steven Tam, Head of Memory Care, UCI Health Geriatrics

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for championing healthy aging in our community. Your support helps older adults and caregivers thrive with strength, dignity, and purpose.

Your generosity fuels the mission of the UCI Health Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology — Orange County’s only academic health system dedicated to advancing optimal aging across:
• Caregiver support & essential resources
• Dementia screening, diagnosis, care & clinical trials
• Technology-Enabled Healthy Aging
• Education on evidence-based health-span & longevity
Every gift drives innovation and expands programs that uplift older adults, empower caregivers, and strengthen our community.

🧡 Join us in making a difference.

DONATE NOW — link in bio.

11/26/2025

Caregiving is meaningful, skilled, and often challenging work — whether done by family members, friends, or dedicated professionals. At Geriatrics, we are honored to support all who provide care with compassion and commitment.

Dr. Khalighi reminds us:
“I thank everyone who helps patients — whether with housework or bringing the patient to the doctor’s office. I appreciate all the patients and the kindness and compassion of those who work with us to help improve their patients’ lives.”

This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize all caregivers who make dignified, person-centered care possible.

To support the mission of the UCI Care Center for Caregiving and help expand resources for families and care professionals, please consider donating:
🔗https://secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?COA1=002027&COA2=

Your generosity directly strengthens caregiver education, support, and community programs. 💛

11/25/2025

🧡 This Thanksgiving, our UCI Health Geriatrics GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) team is reflecting on what we’re most grateful for — our patients, our families, and the caregivers who inspire us each day.

Here’s what members of our GUIDE team shared:

✨ “I am grateful for working at UCI Geriatrics and being involved with the GUIDE program that allows us to give support and care to caregivers who have loved ones with dementia. I am grateful for Jessica Garcia, my assistant in the GUIDE program, my staff, and nurses, and all the wonderful physicians I work with. I’m always grateful for my family and friends.”
— Valerie George, PA-C, Physician Assistant

✨ “I am grateful for the GUIDE care and support program. It has effectively helped numerous patients and caregivers find the necessary resources to manage care for their loved ones and themselves.”
— Yessica Garcia, Health Coach

As a team, we are deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve our community — and for the caregivers whose strength and compassion guide our mission.

Your support helps us continue building a compassionate network for caregivers. A gift to UCI CARE directly fuels education, support services, and a dedicated team for those who care for others.

🔗 Donate: link in bio or https://secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?COA1=002027&COA2=.

11/24/2025

“For everything you do, each and every day! You are the heroes in our patients’ lives. You make everything possible. Thank you!” - Dr. Katherine de Azambuja, geriatrician at .

🧡 This Thanksgiving, our entire UCI Health Geriatrics team — physicians, nurses, social workers, medical assistants, researchers, educators, and staff — is sharing what we’re most thankful for.

We are grateful for our patients, families, and the caregivers who inspire us every day.

Your support helps us continue building a compassionate community for caregivers. A gift to UCI CARE directly fuels education, support services, and a dedicated team for those who care for others.

🔗 Donate: link in bio.

11/21/2025

As we head into the holiday season, gatherings, traditions, and special moments become even more meaningful — especially when supporting a loved one living with dementia. 💙🦃🎄

The holidays can bring joy and new safety challenges. With a little planning, you can help your loved one stay engaged, connected, and safe while enjoying the activities they love.

Here are some simple ways to make the season brighter and safer:

🎄 Provide safe ways to socialize

🚍 Plan transportation ahead of time

🛠️ Offer simple, meaningful tasks

🧺 Do activities together

🍳 Create safe alternatives for favorite traditions

🌟 Keep routines as consistent as possible

Every small step makes a big difference in supporting both independence and safety.

Learn more about helping loved ones with dementia stay active safely by joining our UCI CARE (Caregiver Resources & Education) listserv. 🔗 Link in bio

11/17/2025

Caregivers are the heart of memory care. 💙

Dr. Steven Tam, geriatrician at , shares how essential caregivers are as true partners on the care team. Your time, effort, and advocacy make a meaningful difference — and we recognize the challenges, strength, and commitment it takes to support someone living with memory loss.

To every caregiver: we see you, we thank you, we value you, and we are honored to walk alongside you. 💛

✍️Learn more about our caregiver supports by joining our listserv: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/atqIZri/UCIcare

11/13/2025

November is both Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month — a time to honor the strength, compassion, and dedication of those caring for loved ones living with dementia. 💙

Engaging activities can make a meaningful difference for people with Alzheimer’s disease — promoting connection, joy, and quality of life. Whether through art, music, or gentle movement, these moments help preserve dignity and spark memories.

At UCI Health Geriatrics, we’re committed to supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers through education, clinical care, and community resources.

Learn more about our programs and caregiver support at the UCI Health Caregiver Center: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/atqIZri/UCIcare?fbclid=IwY2xjawODJPpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzWmp1M0VqN1pHZnJVT1cxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiNJ1WU-VKfNXQEAf3MruB6H0og9qXVebrLyAwO-mZFQOFNkyHsxnlekG_XY_aem_lqDJLq2ZSXxzigtoX5mYSw.

11/10/2025

💙 November is both and — a time to honor and uplift those who provide care, comfort, and compassion every day.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging, but small steps can make a big difference:
1️⃣ Pause and notice what might be wrong.
2️⃣ Take action to meet unmet needs.
3️⃣ Focus on the trigger, not the behavior.
4️⃣ Redirect with empathy and understanding.

🌿 When we lead with patience and awareness, we create calmer, more supportive moments for our loved ones.

Check out our link in bio (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/atqIZri/UCIcare) and join our listserv to learn more about the education and support services we provide for caregivers.

11/05/2025

💜 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is an act of love, strength, and resilience.

At , we see you — the caregivers who show up every day with compassion, patience, and unwavering dedication. 💛

You are not forgotten. You are the heart of care. 💙

✨ Learn more about education, support, and resources through our new UCI Caregiver Support & Resource Center — dedicated to empowering those who care for others.

📲 Scan the QR code (or click on our link in bio) to join our listserv and stay connected with upcoming programs, workshops, and caregiver resources.

11/04/2025

💙 The UCI Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology is proud to share an interview with our Chief, Dr. Lisa Gibbs, featured in the .

In the article, Dr. Gibbs highlights our division’s ongoing commitment to advancing an Age-Friendly Health System through the 4Ms Framework—What Matters, Mobility, Mentation, and Medication.

This work reflects our dedication to delivering person-centered, evidence-based care that enhances quality of life for older adults across all care settings.

We invite you to read more about UCI Health’s journey toward redefining care for older adults and our continued efforts to promote healthy aging and compassionate care.
🔗 Read the full article (link in bio): healthcareexecutive.in/blog/inside-uc-irvine

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