Geriatrics

Practice-Changing Medicine

New Multidisciplinary Project Advances Emergency Care for Older Patients

Geriatrics and emergency medicine experts team up to coordinate care, reduce delirium risks, and prevent unnecessary admissions.

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Expert Perspectives

New Institute Advances the Goal of Optimal Aging

An expert in aging and epidemiology discusses how integrated research may help older adults improve their health and live longer
Older patient speaking with healthcare provider in exam room

Advancing Science

Tracking Down Risk Factors for Dementia

The Optimal Aging Institute expands research on vascular risk factors for age-related decline with a $31 million NIH award.
Dr. Joshua Chodosh smiling and talking with colleague in office

Expert Perspectives

State Dementia Plans: Understanding Their Past & Improving Their Future

Nationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease expert Dr. Joshua Chodosh discusses the public health response to ADRDs.
Doctor seated with patient on couch, discussing health record information on a tablet

Practice-Changing Medicine

Bridging the Care Gap: A Role for Geriatric Outpatient Clinics

How integrated consultative care clinics can help expand access to specialized geriatric services.

Practice-Changing Medicine

Reducing Revisits for Patients with Dementia Leaving the ED

NIH-funded research seeks to improve emergency care and wellbeing of persons with dementia.
Dr. Richard Lau and Team Performing Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression for Patient

Practice-Changing Medicine

Treating Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Under One Hour

The outpatient MILD procedure offers a promising alternative to open surgery.
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NYU Langone Health: A Leader in Geriatrics

Ranked #2

in Geriatrics

Est. 1981

as one of the first Geriatric Medicine fellowships in the U.S.

NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

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