We are designing a device that aims to use voice technology to collect dietary recall data. We are recruiting Registered Dietitian's aged 22+ years willing to participate in a 40 minute virtual session. Our hope is to collect the thoughts and perspective of a Registered Dietitian in regard to the challenges older adults may face in food recall.

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.

To assess effectiveness of a virtual, geriatrics-focused telemedicine educational component for medical students, via electronic pre and post survey.

Our research aims to investigate provider attitudes about the current assessments of frailty, and the possibility of expanding the use of ultrasound for its assessment. Our study population will be providers who work with older adults within the UNC Hospitals system. This survey study will help direct future research efforts which will focus on the specific techniques required to collect ultrasound images and analyze them for clinically meaningful results.

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.