The 4th cohort of Interprofessional Geriatrics Fellows reported the results of their year-long qualitative study of what makes a health care provider’s office geriatrics friendly.  The team this year consisted of a cardiologist, a nurse practitioner, a pharmacist and a dental hygienist.  They conducted semi-structured interviews and focus groups with patients and clinic staff along … Continued

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Vicki Tilley, PT, Geriatric Clinical Specialist, is part of a select group of aging specialists who are banding together to design what falls prevention activities in NC will look like over the next 5 years. Representatives from left to right include Ingrid Bou-Saada from the NC Division of Public Health, Ellen Bailey, UNC Asheville, Vicki … Continued

The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine and the Center for Aging and Health successfully submitted an application to the Health Resources and Services Administration for a $3,750,000 grant renewal spanning 5 years from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.  Geriatrics topics include dementia caregiver support, opioid de-prescribing, advance care planning, falls prevention and diabetes … Continued