Welcome to GeriAcademy!

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I'm delighted to offer this free resource, GeriAcademy, designed to provide valuable information on aging-related topics to older adults and their families. GeriAcademy was created to provide insights and guidance on the aging process, and I'm grateful to the dedicated physicians and specialists who volunteer their time to contribute to this site.

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My passion for studying aging and caring for older adults is deeply rooted in my background. Before attending medical school, I earned a Master of Science in Gerontology. I am a trained family physician with an additional specialization in geriatric medicine, and I am board-certified in both fields. These experiences have enriched my understanding of gerontology and geriatrics.

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At GeriAcademy, I take a holistic approach to education, focusing on both the mind and body. My goal is to enhance overall health and quality of life for older adults and their loved ones. If there are specific aging topics you would like me to cover, please feel free to send me a message.

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               Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD, MS, MBA, DipABLM, CPE, FAAFP, AGSF

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More about Dr. Sharafsaleh ("Dr. G")

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Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh is a Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is triple board-certified in geriatric medicine, family medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Sharafsaleh earned her Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health and Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of Utah, followed by her Medical Doctorate from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed a family medicine residency and a one-year fellowship dedicated to geriatric medicine at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Her board certification in Lifestyle Medicine reflects her expertise in using evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic interventions that encompass whole food plant-based nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease. 

Dr. Sharafsaleh has developed particular expertise in cognitive disorders and memory loss. She specializes in early detection of cognitive decline through advanced neuroimaging techniques and cutting-edge blood biomarker analysis for Alzheimer 's-type dementia. Her practice incorporates the most current evidence-based treatment approaches for cognitive disorders, combining traditional medical interventions with lifestyle modifications that support brain health.

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In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sharafsaleh has significant experience as a consultant and primary care physician. She also serves as an expert witness in legal cases related to her field. Dr. Sharafsaleh is actively involved in volunteering and teaching classes on continuing education topics related to aging. She has been a geriatric fellowship program director, where she enjoyed teaching young doctors about geriatric medicine and developing residency and fellowship programs in research, quality improvement, and education. Alongside managing the GeriAcademy blog and podcast, she practices at Golden Oak Medicine in Asheville, NC, focusing on disease prevention, healthy aging, public education, multi-morbidity, frailty, polypharmacy, deprescribing, memory disorders, and delirium prevention and treatment.

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Dr. Sharafsaleh holds an MBA and is a Certified Physician Executive, which complements her holistic approach to healthcare management. She exemplifies the principles of lifestyle medicine in her own life by maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Dr. Sharafsaleh and her husband now reside in Asheville, NC, where they are devoted to raising their three beautiful daughters. In her free time, she loves to write and read.

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