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Category: Geriatric Medicine

  • Josh Niznik, PharmD, PhD

    Niznik Joins Innovation in Aging’s Editorial Board

    Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD (Division of Geriatrics) has been appointed by Innovation in Aging as Associate Editor for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. Innovation in Aging is a journal of the Gerontological Society of America that publishes translational research of innovative theories, methods, interventions, evaluations, and policies relevant to aging adults. The journal was … Read more

  • Ellen Parker Wilkes Receives Naming Honor in Roper Hall

    If you go to the fifth floor of the recently opened Roper Hall, you’ll find Room 5227F. A small plaque by the door of this clinical exam room reads, Through the generosity of a grateful patient in honor of Ellen Parker Wilkes, ANP-BC. Wilkes, an Adult Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Geriatric Medicine says, “One of the patients I’ve cared for since I started 13 years ago ve … Read more

  • Meredith Gilliam, MD

    Physician Spotlight: Meredith Gilliam, MD, MPH

    For Dr. Meredith Gilliam, UNC-Chapel Hill is home. She completed her undergraduate studies, MD, and MPH here. She also met her husband here. Before coming to medical school, she considered being a chemist and a teacher (she even taught middle school English classes in Japan). But her career path led her into geriatric medicine. When asked what drew her to geriatrics, Dr. Gilliam … Read more

  • Dr. John A. Batsis

    Batsis Research Team Partners with Dartmouth on BandPass

    Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength affects almost 15 percent of adults 60 and over. Also known as sarcopenia, clinicians often prescribe home-based exercise programs as a remedy to this loss. However, once clinicians assign the exercises, they face a major obstacle: patient compliance. A new Bluetooth-enabled device is designed to help overcome this obstacle by remotely … Read more

  • Study Finds Female Physicians More Likely to Experience Imposter Syndrome

    Researchers surveyed 2,183 attending and retired physicians regarding their experiences with imposter syndrome. The term refers to the feelings of self-doubt or being undeserving of achievements despite having the skills needed to perform. Debra Bynum, MD, vice chair of education and professor of medicine, is an author on the paper published in the Journal of the American College … Read more

  • Associate Director of Policy and Strategic Alliance Ellen Schneider

    Center for Aging and Health Sponsors Community Caregiver Event

    On September 7, staff from the Center for Aging and Health represented the UNC School of Medicine at the Duke Caregiver Community Event. The goal of the daylong event was providing caregivers access to education, support, and resources. Held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, conference organizers included the Alzheimer’s Association and the Dementia Alliance of North Caro … Read more

  • 2023 NCOA Falls Prevention Week screenshot

    2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Week: ‘From Awareness to Action’

    When caring for older adults, falls prevention is a crucial issue. According to the CDC, falls is the leading cause of injury death for among adults 65 and older. In 2020, emergency departments recorded 3 million visits for older adult falls. And the annual cost medical costs associated with older adult falls is $50 billion. For a decade and a half, the NCOA (National Council on … Read more

  • Maureen Dale

    Physician Spotlight: Maureen Dale, MD

    Since she was small, Dr. Maureen Dale always wanted to be a doctor. At age four, her physician father started teaching her to ‘read’ chest x-rays. Even though she considered other careers along the way, medicine has always been the frontrunner. After completing both her undergraduate studies and medical school at the University of Virginia, Dr. Dale came to UNC-Chapel Hill. Here, … Read more

  • C. Adrian Austin, MD, MSCR

    Dr. Adrian Austin Selected as 2023 Butler-Williams Scholar

    The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has selected Dr. Adrian Austin to join the 2023 Butler-Williams Scholars Program. Presented by the NIA Office of Special Populations, the program offers opportunities for junior faculty and researchers to gain additional experience in aging research. It also helps these researchers to expand their networks and polish their grant writing skill … Read more

  • a man's geriatric hands, folder in his lap

    Aging America: the Growing Need for Geriatricians

    In 2011, the first Baby Boomers reached the age of 65. According to Dr. Luke Rogers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch, the 65-and-older population has grown by over a third since 2010. And no other age group has grown so quickly. As more Americans enter their later years, there is an increasing need for more geriatricians. Yet, the specialty is currently i … Read more

  • UNC School of Medicine student Reaves Houston

    Houston selected for Physician Leadership in Quality and Safety Concentration program

    Fourth-year UNC School of Medicine student Reaves Houston exemplifies exceptional talent, kindness, and compassion as a medical student. Currently, she is also collaborating with the Division of Geriatric Medicine on various research projects. Recently, Houston was selected to participate in the Physician Leadership in Quality and Safety Concentration program. As part of this pro … Read more

  • Dr. John A. Batsis

    Is BMI a Reliable Predictor of Mortality Risk?

    Increasing evidence shows that BMI (body mass index) isn’t the sole measure to predict mortality risk. According to a recent JAMA Network article, a new study further demonstrates that this measure by itself doesn’t fully capture risk of death. The article quotes associate professor Dr. John Batsis, much of whose work focuses on obesity, loss of muscle mass, strength, and functio … Read more