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UNC Geriatrics Celebrates 2024 Highlights and Milestones

January 10, 2025
What were the 2024 milestones and highlights for the UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine and the Center for Aging and Health? Read about grants, awards, international visits, and more!

CAH First Annual Holiday Cookie Swap

December 24, 2024
Recently, the Center for Aging and Health hosted its very first holiday cookie swap. Below are a few photos. Happy Holidays from everyone in the CAH and the Division of Geriatric Medicine!

Dr. Busby-Whitehead Co-Leads 2024 NIDUS Delirium Boot Camp

November 26, 2024
Since 2013, experts in delirium research and mentees have gathered for the annual Delirium Boot Camp. As co-leader of the NIDUS Dissemination and Communication Core, Center for Aging and Health director Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead has co-lead the NIDUS II Delirium Boot Camp alongside Dr. John Devlin (PharmD, Northeastern University) since...

CAH Co-Authored Article Receives 2024 David A. Peterson Award

November 22, 2024
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), recently awarded the article, An interprofessional experience preparing a collaborative workforce to care for older adults with the 2024 David A. Peterson Award. Instituted by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), the award is given for the Best Article in the volume...

Dr. Batsis Discusses the Effectiveness of Weight Loss Drugs

November 13, 2024
Recently, Dr. John Batsis spoke to Consumer Reports about the benefits and drawbacks of older adults using weight loss medications.

‘Ageism Awareness Day’ Draws Attention to Ageism’s Impact

October 9, 2024
According to Yale gerontologist Dr. Becca Levy, “The single most important factor in determining longevity—more important than gender, income, social background, loneliness or functional health—is how people think about and approach the idea of old age.” In addition, Dr. Levy’s research reveals that it’s never too late for a person...

Dr. Anna Kahkoska Seeks Solutions for Older Adults with Diabetes

September 25, 2024
"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.

Dr. John Batsis Presents at Obesity and Nutrition Meetings

September 24, 2024
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,...

Preventing Older Adult Falls by Raising Awareness

September 20, 2024
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...

CGWEP Awarded $5 Million HRSA Grant

August 21, 2024
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...