UNC Center for Aging & Health

Join the @Duke_UNC_ADRC tomorrow (March 26) for the next IDEAS Forum featuring Eva Skuka, MD, PhD & Ash Walker, DHSc (both of @uncpembroke). Register: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Congratulations to Dr. David Lynch on his recent K23 award! med.unc.edu/medicine/news/…

Today, on World Delirium Awareness Day, we seek to raise awareness about #delirium. At the heart, @NIDUS_Delirium exists to support a collaborative, worldwide network that advances scientific research on delirium in older adults. Learn more our ongoing work: deliriumnetwork.org #WDAD26

Calling all junior investigators and trainees studying #Alzheimers and #ADRD: Share your work at the 4th annual SLAM-DUNC. Abstract submission is March 20, 2026. Learn more: dukeuncadrc.org/slam-dunc-call…

In a recently published @NatureMedicine article, John Batsis and colleagues discuss unintended risks of sarcopenic obesity during weight-loss interventions in older people: nature.com/articles/s4159… #geriatrics #aging

A new $4.1M grant will further establish UNC as a national leader in #geriatric emergency care and brain-healthy acute care delivery. med.unc.edu/emergmed/depar… @UNCEM @UNC_SOM @UNCGeriatrics #aging #dementia

How does the @Duke_UNC_ADRC communicate findings to participants? Join the upcoming talk to learn how. Registration not required. Simply mark your calendars and follow this link on Feb 24: duke.zoom.us/j/99759523666

Registration is open for the 2026 @NIHAging #Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit, being held virtually Mar 17-19, 2026. Learn more: nia.nih.gov/2026-dementia-… #geriatrics #aging @UNCGeriatrics

Attention all junior investigators and trainees studying #Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The deadline for SLAM-DUNC abstract submission is March 20, 2026. dukeuncadrc.org/slam-dunc-call…

Join @UNC_SSW Thurs, March 5 for 'Retelling Our Story of Aging.' Participants will explore a strengths-based, age-positive view of aging and examine what it means to be an older adult. Free and open to the public. sswevents.unc.edu/school-social-… #aging #geriatrics

Don't miss out on this great upcoming session - Thurs, Jan 22 at 4pm. @UNCGeriatrics @Duke_UNC_ADRC @AgingDuke @REC_dukeuncadrc

If you're thinking of applying to the UNC MSTAR program, applications are due January 19, 2026, by 8AM! Learn more: med.unc.edu/aging/mstar/ #aging #geriatrics @UNCGeriatrics @UNC_SOM

Join @Duke_UNC_ADRC January 22 for the next IDEAS Forum. Hosted by @REC_dukeuncadrc. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

“The prevalence of obesity hovers around 40%” in older adults, as measured by body mass index, said Dr. John Batsis. This makes people 65+ prime targets for such medications. kffhealthnews.org/news/article/g…

The @Duke_UNC_ADRC has announced an extended deadline for 2026 REC Scholar Applications - January 16, 2026. Learn more: dukeuncadrc.org/news/extended-… @REC_dukeuncadrc @UNCGeriatrics #Alzheimers #aging #geriatrics

Calling all junior investigators and trainees studying #ADRD: Share your work at the 4th annual SLAM-DUNC on May 15, 2026! Studies are welcomed from Duke, UNC, ECU, NCCU, UNC-P and UNC-W. dukeuncadrc.org/slam-dunc/ #geriatrics #aging #Alzheimers

Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe for older adults? Dr. John Batsis says taking caution with these medications is definitely warranted. aamc.org/news/are-glp-1… @UNCGeriatrics #aging #geriatrics

Dr. Martin Casey (@mfcasey) with @UNCEM, and Dr. Lindsay Klickstein (@lcklickstein) - BMC_EM Resident who received her MD from UNC - discuss #antithrombotic use in #EDs for older adults after falls. #SAEMPulse @SAEMonline Link to article: bit.ly/48jdYqc

Do you conduct basic, translational, or clinical AD+ADRD research? The @Duke_UNC_ADRC announces the 2026 REC Scholar RFA for researchers like you! Learn about the award and read the full RFA: dukeuncadrc.org/rec-scholars-h… #Alzheimers #aging

Big Thanks to each of our generous donors. With your #TarHealTuesday gifts, we reached 80% of our @UNCGeriatrics Clinic goal! If you still wish to give, the portal is open until midnight tonight (Dec 3): unchf.org/tht25aging #aging #geriatrics #GivingTuesday