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This past summer, Dr. Claire Larson, assistant professor of medicine in the UNC Division of Geriatrics, joined two UNC School of Medicine students in Nagoya, Japan for Nagoya University School of Medicine’s ‘Bridging Community Medicine and Innovations in Japan’ program.

In the fall of 2023, several UNC-Chapel Hill stakeholders gathered to discuss the idea for a new aging-focused initiative. Dubbed the Carolina Aging Network (CAN), the group officially launched on May 30, 2024. In that May gathering, CAN members set priorities and action steps for 2024-2025. A Grassroots, Cross-Campus Collaborative...

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!

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!

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...

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...

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

"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 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,...

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...