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

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
Shared Care Network Convening Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Family and Paid Caregivers

Researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and caregivers convened in Washington, D.C., for a day-long event focused on a critical and often-overlooked component of the U.S. care system: the intersection of family caregiving and the paid direct care workforce.

What is Shared Care
Baker Louvre: A Night of Artistic Expression

Calling all Artists and Open Hearts! We would like to invite you to our fifth installation of The Baker Louvre: A Night of Artistic Expression! 

The Baker Louvre: "Birds of a Feather"
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