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Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers

The Program for the Study and Support of Caregivers is a pioneering initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine, with a combined mission to research, support, and educate caregivers and the physicians who care for them and their loved ones. The program is generously supported by the Hearst Foundation.

Program Highlights

  • Integrated Structure

    The program unites renowned Cornell researchers, clinicians, and educators to address the caregiving crisis through a unified approach.

  • Research Leadership

    The program's research team is led by Dr. Sara Czaja, an internationally recognized expert in the use of technology to support caregivers, and Dr. Catherine Riffin, an expert on the interactions between clinicians and family caregivers.

  • Educational Initiatives

    Clinical and educational programming, led by Dr. Ronald Adelman, are directed at caregivers as well as medical learners, including medical students and resident physicians.

  • Paid Caregivers Division

    Directed by Dr. Madeline Sterling, this division aims to improve the conditions and compensation of home health aides, enabling more patients to age in place.

Leadership Team

Sara Czaja, Ph.D.
Research Director
Phone: 212 746 9262
Mark Steven Lachs, M.D., M.P.H.
Phone: 212 746 7000
Ronald D Adelman, M.D.
Phone: 212 746 1729
Madeline R. Sterling, M.D., M.P.H.
Phone: 646 962 5029
Catherine Riffin, Ph.D.
Phone: 646 962 7160

For more information about participating in or supporting this program, please contact: geripaladmin@med.cornell.edu

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