Author Archives: Jamie Garrett

According to Dr. John Batsis, drugs being prescribed to older adults for weight loss (incretin mimetic drugs or GLP-1s) do reduce fat, but may reduce muscle as well. Consequently, preserving muscle in older

The UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine has received $4.1 million in new grant funding to advance emergency care for older adults and individuals living with dementia.

The Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (CGWEP) was well represented at the recent Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting in Boston. The gathering brought together leaders in aging from across the country and offered a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and share the work happening in North Carolina.

Scholars from UNC-CH and Nagoya University gathered in Chapel Hill for “Aging and the Family”. A three-day multi-disciplinary symposium hosted by UNC Global Affairs and the Center for Aging and Health.

Dr. Shenvi is widely recognized for her contributions in advancing medical education and Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and serving in key leadership roles in the field of Emergency Medicine, both at UNC and with numerous national and international professional associations.

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Wilson and her Care of the Older Patient Students on their recent publication to JAGS. Entitled Evidence-Based Footwear Recommendations for Older Adults: Enhancing Mobility, Comfort, and Fall Prevention, the publication evaluates shoe wear characteristics that address geriatric needs. In the publication, the students synthesize recommendations from...

Faculty and students are invited to join UNC Global Affairs, the UNC Center for Aging and Health, and the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine for a three-day multi-disciplinary symposium on “Aging and the Family,” October 14-16, in the Carolina Union, bringing together scholars and professionals from medicine, nursing, public...

Laura Hanson, MD, MPH, was award the Ronald J. Falk Vanguard Award, an honor recognizing a faculty member who leads with excellence across patient care, discovery and teaching. The annual award reflects the values of its namesake, Dr. Ronald Falk, an international renowned nephrologist who served as department chair from...

Each year, the first full week of fall is marked as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This year, that week is September 22-26, 2025. However, for 2025, the NC Falls Prevention Coalition will celebrate STEPtember.

Josh Niznik, PharmD, PhD, recently presented his research during a Lightning Forum presentation at the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (IPSE) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.