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Connecting Art and Medicine

Meet with healthcare professionals at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Learn more about this museum-based medical education curriculum, developed by Geriatrics faculty member Dr. Emily S. Finkelstein.

Elder Abuse Solutions

The Center for Elder Abuse Solutions (CEASe) coordinates with government and non-profit agencies to respond to elder abuse cases across the United States and to provide support to other professionals working with older adults. Find help here.

The Cornell-Penn Interview for Decisional Abilities (IDA)

The IDA is a tool used by Adult Protective Services workers to assess a client’s decision-making abilities. Learn more about the online course needed to use the IDA in the field.

Recent News

Older Adults are Getting Involved with Climate Change

The Cornell Initiative for Research on Climate and Aging (CIRCA) is working to protect—and recruit—older adults in the face of climate-related challenges by leveraging interdisciplinary research, fostering collaborations, and translating findings into practical interventions.

CIRCA
Celebrating Five of our Esteemed Colleagues

The Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine gathered to honor the retirements of five esteemed colleagues: Dr. Veronica LoFaso, Dr. Eugenia Siegler, Cory Henkel, Pamela Ansell, and Sandy Regenbogen-Weiss.

 

Retirement Celebration 2025-01-09
Exploring the Impact of Technology on Aging Adults: Insights from the PRISM 2.0 Trial

The issue of social isolation and loneliness is a significant public health concern, particularly among older adults. These feelings of isolation can stem from various sources, such as reduced mobility, health challenges, financial changes, or the loss of close companions.

Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement team
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