An older adult shakes hands with a geriatrician outside of the hospital. An older adult shakes hands with a geriatrician outside of the hospital. An older adult shakes hands with a geriatrician outside of the hospital.
Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
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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

Labor of Love: The Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers

The Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers will train both family and professional caregivers, while better integrating them into the practice of medicine.

Labor of Love
Concerned about Elder Abuse? What You Need to Know

June 15th, 2025, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is what you need to know if you are concerned about someone who may be impacted by elder abuse.

CEASe Helpline
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
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