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‘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 to cultivate a more positive … Read more

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, Malnutrition, and Sarcopenia.” In addition, … Read more

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 total health care cost for … Read more

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 funding provides resources to train … Read more

Deprescribing High-risk Drugs After Falls-related ED Visits

May 25, 2024

Each year, over 35 million American adults fall. These accidents are associated with more trips to the ED (emergency department) as well as 1-year mortality. Even though there are solid associations between medications and falls among older adults, prescribing fall risk-increasing drugs is still common. To help bring this issue to light, a newly published … Read more

SLAM-DUNC Invites Junior Investigators to Present Alzheimer’s Research

April 10, 2024

The Duke-UNC ADRC announces the 3rd annual SLAM-DUNC. The event is geared towards junior investigators and trainees studying ADRD (Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias) and will cover a broad range of research topics. This symposium offers an opportunity for early career researchers to share their work. The ADRC welcomes studies from Duke, UNC, ECU, NCCU, … Read more

Register for the 2024 Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Conference

March 14, 2024

The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine will hold this year’s Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Conference at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens on May 15, 2024. The focus will be on the 4Ms model of care – Mentation, what Matters, Medications, and Mobility. Specifically, the event will focus on the care of hospitalized people with dementia. This year’s … Read more