The UNC Center for Aging and Health is housed within the School of Medicine. Primarily, the Center advances innovative, high-quality geriatrics interprofessional education, research, and clinical care. As a result, we also work to improve the health and well-being of the aging population across North Carolina and the nation. Moreover, we support the Division of Geriatric Medicine to:
But we don’t stop there. Improving care for older adults means training different types of providers such as dentists, pharmacists, cardiologists, and even oncologists. Furthermore, we train these providers in best practices of geriatric medicine that are grounded in research, informed by patient priorities, and guided by compassion.
Whether you’re a medical resident applying to our Fellowship programs, a Triangle resident looking to become a patient, or a clinician taking our courses, the UNC Center for Aging and Health can connect you to the right resources for aging well.
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"The day-to-day management of diabetes is both complex and relentless." That's what says Anna Kahkoska, MD, PhD says. Without a doubt, diabetes can significantly impact some of the most personal and meaningful aspects of a person's life.
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Dr. John A. Batsis recently presented at the NIDDK’s Intramural Office of Obesity Research on “Beyond the Scale: Prioritizing Muscle Health in Older Adults with Obesity”. Dr. Batsis also presented at the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Scientific Congress in Milan, Italy on “Seeking Valuable Biomarkers in Frailty, Malnutrition, and Sarcopenia.” In addition, …
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Every year in the United States, one in four adults over 65 experiences a fall. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury death for people in that age group. In fact, in 2021, emergency departments treated nearly 3 million older adults for falls. In addition, the total health care cost for …
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The UNC Center for Aging and Health announces that the CGWEP (Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program) has received a $5 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. This funding will support programming over the next five years, from 2024 to 2029. Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, Director of CGWEP, said, “this funding provides resources to train …
I am so privileged to be surrounded by so many great people. Each of our clinicians, researchers, staff members, and partners work so well together through various challenges. Without a doubt, their hard work allows us to continue advancing the field of Geriatrics. Also, we have so many wonderful patients in our care. Without them, where would we be? When we all work together, we can truly help older adults live well for longer.
–Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead
Mary and Thomas Hudson Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for Aging and Health | Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
“Geriatricians take a holistic view of the patient. We provide care that is focused on the functional activities of daily living. A patient’s chronological age is not important, their functional age is what matters. What can people do? What do they want and need to do?” Read more