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

When Should You Step In To Help Aging Parents?

Dr. Mark Lachs joins Good Morning America and shares advice on how to navigate caregiving responsibilities.

ABC News: When Should You Step In To Help Aging Parents?
Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the 11th Annual Research Retreat

Researchers from across the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine presented their work as part of Weill Department of Medicine 11th Annual Research Retreat Day.

Dr. Xin Yao Lin and Dr. Cindy Li
A Landmark Conference to Introduce the Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers

Registration is now open for the Inaugural Conference of the Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers on October 22, 2026.

Caregiving Conference 2026
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