ºÚÁÏÍø

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.

The American Society on Aging (ASA) defines ageism as, "stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age."

In North Carolina, over 17 percent of residents are 65 years of age or older. And in this age group, unintentional falls are the leading cause of injuries (both fatal and nonfatal).

The ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

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.

Falls are not a normal part of aging. Indeed, most falls are preventable. According to the North Carolina Division of Public Health, one in four older adults falls each year. Not only that, but these falls are the top cause of fatal injuries and the second leading cause of nonfatal...

The ºÚÁÏÍø Division of Geriatric Medicine will hold an Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Conference on May 15, 2024 at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens. The event’s focus is the 4Ms model of care with special particular focus on the care of hospitalized people with dementia. Other topics include Cognitive impairment Management of...

The ºÚÁÏÍø Division of Geriatric Medicine will hold the 2024 Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Conference at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens on May 15. the event will focus on the care of hospitalized people with dementia. Specifically, the focus will be on the 4Ms model of care – Mentation, what Matters, Medications,...

In a recent AARP article, Dr. Meredith Gilliam discusses how depressive the symptoms may overlap with chronic medical conditions, early dementia, hearing and vision loss, and medication side effects.loved one.

On September 7, Center for Aging and Health staff represented the ºÚÁÏÍø at the Duke Caregiver Community Event. The caregiver-focused event offered attendees a full day educational opportunities and resources. Representing the Center were Associate Director of Policy and Strategic Alliance Ellen Schneider, Project Manager June Weston,...