Thomas Johnson, MD

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. buff.ly/3WES09U @CUCenterOnAging, @UCHealth

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: 📖 tinyurl.com/w9rpxmsr #healthagingmonth #geriatrics

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 ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/why-g…

🚶‍♀️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: news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/why-g… #Movement4Everyone #GaitSpeed #Rehabilitation

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.

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

#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 bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Amazing article about how retirement should continue to develop. Shout out to @CUCenterOnAging and the OARS program! hbr.org/2024/03/redesi…

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

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.

This is so cool! coloradoburialpreserve.com

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 medschool.cuanschutz.edu/center-on-agin…

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

@MVGutierrezMD @jbcarmody Don't need to be a geriatrician to take care of geriatric patients. IM/FM more than enough to take care of 90%+ of these patients. It's basically superfluous training and an academic circle jerk.

Today is Match Day for internal medicine and pediatric subspecialties. Here’s how things shook out for programs.

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

@JuliaHinerMD @Jacawalk @CUDeptMedicine @CUCenterOnAging Dislike!

With the way fellowship match went for #geriatrics this year I’m exceptionally grateful for our future fellows at @CUDeptMedicine / @CUCenterOnAging #Match2023

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

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

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

A concept that changed my life. The Time Billionaire:

This is another reason why caring for older adults is fascinating. #WhatMattersMost. Dr. Earnest strikes again! @CUDeptMedicine nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NE…