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Kaycee Michelle Sink, M.D., M.A.S.

Medical Director,Kulynych Memory Assessment Clinic, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Associate Professor, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Translational Science Institute
Sticht Center on Aging
Translational Science Institute

Clinical Specialties

Polypharmacy, Geriatrics, Dementia, Behavioral Disturbances Associated with Cognitive Impairment

Contact Information

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-8250
Department: 336-713-8558

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Education & Training

M.D., University of California-San Francisco , 1998
B.S., University of California-Davis , 1994
Master of Advanced Studies, University of California-San Francisco , 2005
Residency, University of California at San Francisco, 2001
Fellowship, University of California-San Francisco, 2004

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Memberships

Int Soc Adv Alzheimer's Res Tr
Am Geriatrics Society

NPI Number

1285619247

Kaycee Michelle Sink, M.D., M.A.S.

Medical Director,Kulynych Memory Assessment Clinic, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Associate Professor, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine Translational Science Institute
Sticht Center on Aging
Translational Science Institute

Research Interests

aging, cognition/learning, diabetes, radiology/imaging

Contact Information

Academic: 336-713-8560 | Department: 336-713-8558

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Recent Publications

Al Hazzouri AZ, Newman AB, Simonsick E, Sink KM, Sutton Tyrrell K, Watson N, Satterfield S, Harris T, Yaffe K. Pulse wave velocity and cognitive decline in elders: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition study. Stroke. 2013;44(2):388-393.

Chenna S, Sink KM, Callahan K, Demons J, Atkinson H. Teaching fall risk assessment to medical students using Meals on Wheels [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(Suppl 4):S40-S41.

Wilson V, Neiberg R, Tooze JA, Sink KM, Shea K, Williamson J, Kitzman DW, Hausman DB, Cauley J, Bauer D, Harris T, Kritchevsky SB, Houston DK. 25-hydroxyvitamin D and cardiovascular disease in the Health ABC Study [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(Suppl 4):S89.

Yasar S, Lin F-M, Fried LP, Kawas CH, Sink KM, DeKosky ST, Carlson MC. Diuretic use is associated with better learning and memory in older adults in the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study. Alzheimers Dement. 2012;8(3):188-195.

Bettermann K, Arnold AM, Williamson J, Rapp S, Sink K, Toole JF, Carlson MC, Yasar S, Dekosky S, Burke G.. Statins, risk of dementia, and cognitive function: secondary analysis of the ginkgo evaluation of memory study. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2012;21(6):436-444.

Chapman B, Duberstein P, Tindle HA, Sink KM, Robbins J, Tancredi DJ, Franks P. Personality predicts cognitive function over 7 years in older persons. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2012;20(7):612-621.

Espeland MA, Rapp SR, Katula JA, Andrews LA, Felton D, Gaussoin SA, Dagenbach D, Legault C, Jennings JM, Sink KM. Telephone interview for cognitive status (TICS) screening for clinical trials of physical activity and cognitive training: the Seniors Health and Activity Research Program pilot (SHARP-P) study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2011;26(2):135-143.

Kilpatrick L, Houston D, Wilson V, Lovato J, Ayonayon H, Cauley J, Harris T, Simonsick E, Kritchevsky S, Sink K, et al. Predicting cognitive impairment: do low vitamin D levels increase risk? The Health ABC Study [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(Suppl 1):S12.

Wilson V, Houston D, Kilpatrick L, Lovato J, Ayonayon H, Cauley J, Harris T, Simonsick EM, Kritchevsky S, Sink KM, et al. Relationship between vitamin D level and cognitive function in older adults: the Health ABC Study [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(Suppl 1):S70.

Williams J, Houston D, Davis C, Cauley J, Rubin S, Tylavsky F, Ayonayon H, Atkinson H, Kritchevsky S, Sink K, et al. Vitamin D status and depression in community-dwelling older adults [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(Suppl 1):S105.

Duberstein PR, Chapman BP, Tindle HA, Sink KM, Bamonti P, Robbins J, Jerant AF, Franks P. Personality and risk for Alzheimer's disease in adults 72 years of age and older: a 6-year follow-up. Psychol Aging. 2011;26(2):351-362.

Legault C, Jennings JM, Katula JA, Dagenbach D, Gaussoin SA, Sink KM, Rapp SR, Rejeski WJ, Shumaker SA, Espeland MA. Designing clinical trials for assessing the effects of cognitive training and physical activity interventions on cognitive outcomes: the Seniors Health and Activity Research Program Pilot (SHARP-P) Study, a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2011;11(1):article 27.

Demons JL, Sink KM, Applegate WB, Davis BR, Lambros MA, Lawlor JS, Williamson JD. Early outcomes of a novel senior mentor program utilizing Meals on Wheels volunteers [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(Suppl 1):S85.

Katula JA, Lucas A, Jennings JM, Legault C, Gaussoin S, Yamamoto K, Dagenbach D, Sink K, Rapp S, Rejeski J, Espeland M. The role of executive function in 400 M walk performance: the Senior'S Health & Activity Research Program-Pilot (Sharp-P) [abstract]. Ann Behav Med. 2011;41(Suppl 1):s113.

Buettner LL, Fitzsimmons S, Atav S, Sink K. Cognitive stimulation for apathy in probable early-stage Alzheimer's. J Aging Res. 2011;2011():480890.

Buettner LL, Fitzsimmons S, Sink K. Mentally stimulating activities for apathy in early stage AD [abstract]. Gerontologist. 2011;51(Suppl 2):335.

Atkinson HH, Rapp SR, Williamson JD, Lovato J, Absher JR, Gass M, Henderson VW, Johnson KC, Sink KM, Espeland MA, et al. The relationship between cognitive function and physical performance in older women: results from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2010;65(3):300-306.

Holroyd-Leduc JM, Khandwala F, Sink KM. How can delirium best be prevented and managed in older patients in hospital?. CMAJ. 2010;182(5):465-470.

Klepin HD, Geiger AM, Costantino JP, Sink KM, Lawrence JA, Espeland MA. Association between domain-specific cognitive function and adherence to oral anti-cancer therapy: results from Cognition in the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (Co-STAR) [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2010;58(Suppl 1):86-87.

Williams J, Houston DK, Davis CC, Cauley JA, Rubin S, Tylavsky FA, Kritchevsky SB, Sink K. Vitamin D status and depression in community-dwelling older adults [abstract]. Gerontologist. 2010;50(Suppl 1):218.

Gaussion S [sic] [Gaussoin S], Espeland MA, Rapp SR, Katula JA, Andrews LA, Felton D, Dagenbach D, Legault C, Sink KM. Use of the telephone interview for cognitive status (TICS) to screen volunteers for clinical trials of physical activity and cognitive training interventions; the Seniors Health and Activity Research Program [abstract]. Clin Trials. 2010;7(4):476.

Atkinson HH, Sink KM, Miller DP, Anderson R, Bowton D, Lawlor J, Furberg CD. A web-based interactive curriculum to teach physicians rational prescribing principles for older adults [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(Suppl 1):S178-S179.

Mangieri DA, Williamson J, Lovato J, Fitzpatrick A, Atkinson H, Saxton J, Rapp S, Carlson M, DeKosky S, Sink K, et al. Moderate alcohol intake is associated with lower dementia incidence: results from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study (GEMS) [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(Suppl 1):S69-S70.

Bowen BE, Williamson J, Lovato J, Fitzpatrick A, Carlson M, Sink K, Luchsinger J, Furberg C, Demons J. Late-life measures of adiposity and the incidence of dementia [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(Suppl 1):S55.

Miller DP, Anderson RT, Atkinson HH, Bowton DL, Sink KM, Lawlor JS, Furberg CD. Smartprescribe: a web-based curriculum to teach rational prescribing [abstract]. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(Suppl 1):265-266.

Nahin RL, Pecha M, Welmerink DB, Sink K, DeKosky ST, Fitzpatrick AL. Concomitant use of prescription drugs and dietary supplements in ambulatory elderly people. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(7):1197-1205.

Sink KM, Leng X, Williamson J, Kritchevsky SB, Yaffe K, Kuller L, Yasar S, Atkinson H, Robbins M, Goff DC Jr, et al. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and cognitive decline in older adults with hypertension: results from the Cardiovascular Health Study. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(13):1195-1202.

Snitz BE, O'Meara ES, Carlson MC, Arnold AM, Ives DG, Rapp SR, Saxton J, Lopez OL, Dunn LO, Sink KM, et al. Ginkgo biloba for preventing cognitive decline in older adults: a randomized trial. JAMA. 2009;302(24):2663-2670.

Sink KM, Thomas J III, Xu H, Craig B, Kritchevsky S, Sands LP. Dual use of bladder anticholinergics and cholinesterase inhibitors: long-term functional and cognitive outcomes. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008;56(5):847-853.

Atkinson HH, Williamson JD, Rapp SR, Lovato J, Sink KM, Absher JR, Gass M, Henderson V, Johnson KC, Espeland MA, et al. Grip strength predicts dementia in 75 to 80 year-old women: the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS) [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008;56(4 Suppl):S107.

Sink KM, Lovato J, Williamson J, Atkinson H, Carlson MC, Lopez O, Nahin R, DeKosky ST, Goff D. Anticholinergic burden is associated with worse physical function: the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study (GEMS) [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008;56(4 Suppl):S11.

Sink KM, Leng X, Williamson J, Kritchevsky S, Yaffe K, Psaty B, Kuller L, Yasar S, Atkinson H, Robbins M, Goff D. Centrally active ACE inhibitors may slow cognitive decline: the Cardiovascular Health Study [abstract]. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007;55(4 Suppl 1):S14.

Pecha MLW, Fitzpatrick AL, Nahin RL, Sink KM. Dietary supplements and prescription drug use in older adults [abstract]. Gerontologist. 2006;46(Special Issue 1):572.