The purpose of this research study is to develop the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Palliative Care (ADRD-PC) program for persons with late-stage ADRD and their family members during a hospitalization. For patients, we aim to learn if this program of dementia-specific palliative is effective to reduce hospital transfers, improve symptom treatment, supplement supportive services and reduce nursing home transitions. For family members, we aim to improve communication with clinicians, shared decision-making and decrease distress.

The purpose of this study is to explore correlations between lower extremity muscle characteristics, functional capacity and biomarkers in older adults in hopes of individualizing patient care.

To survey a population of older adults receiving primary care at the UNC Geriatrics Specialty Clinic and characterize: their perceived reasons for using MyChart, frequency with which they communicate using MyChart, their perceptions of how MyChart should be used in clinical care, and their perceptions of the benefits and limitations of using MyChart in clinical care.

To determine the needs of caregivers of older adults (65+ years) in rural versus urban areas, from the perspective of the social worker. This information will be used to identify and address healthcare disparities of older adults and their caregivers.

Nationally, there is a shortage of geriatricians to meet the needs of an aging population. Geriatric medicine fellowship programs have difficulty filling all available clinical fellow physician positions each year. This survey-based survey seeks to understand factors that influence applicants' choice in a fellowship program.