Resnick Gerontology Center
The Albert Einstein Jack and Pearl Resnick Gerontology Center advances aging research, interdepartmental collaboration, and education and training for improved care of older adults.
GeriEd Program: Physician Education and Training in Geriatrics
Laurie G. Jacobs, MD
Joe Verghese, MB, ChB
Supported by a grant from the D.W. Reynolds Foundation
The Einstein GeriEd Program is an education and training program to improve primary care physician’s skills and knowledge of geriatric medicine, with a special focus on older adults with complex medical and neurologic disease such as dementia, falls, delirium. The learners include internists, family physicians, hospitalists, and emergency medicine physicians, as well as residents and medical students.
Hazards of Hospitalization for Older Adults
Michael Bogaisky, MD, MPH
Geriatric Academic Career Award (2010-2014), Bureau of Health Professions
Development of a curriculum and educational program for students, residents, fellows, physician assistants and nurses. This project aims to improve recognition of hazards of hospitalization in older adults and identify areas for interventions.
Geriatric Ethics
Hannah I. Lipman, MD, MS
Geriatric Academic Career Award (2007-10), (2010-14), Bureau of Health Professions
Teaching Practical Bioethics to Learners from Multiple Disciplines: Geriatrics Informed Curricula in Surrogate Decision Making and Bioethics Consultation.
Medication Management for Older Adults
Claudene George, MD, RPh
Supported by a Geriatric Academic Career Award (2007-10), Bureau of Health Professions.
Clinical health services research and training aimed at quality improvement in medication management for older adults.
Issues in Anticoagulation for Older Adults
Laurie G. Jacobs, MD
Dr. Jacobs is interested in patient safety, clinical efficacy and quality of management issues regarding the use of anticoagulants for venous thromboembolic disease or stroke thromboprophylaxis for older adults with atrial fibrillation.
Hip Fracture Pain Management
Rubina Malik, MD, MS
A collaborative research project with Department of Orthopedics surgery which examines the diagnosis and management of pain in the acute hip fracture patient.
Hospital Readmissions
Michael Bogaisky, MD, MPH
This study examines the multiple risk factors associated with readmissions to the hospital from both long term care facilities and the community.
Health Literacy in Older Adults
Debra Greenberg, MSW, PhD
This study examines health literacy, particularly regarding medication management, in older adults.
Elder Abuse Education and Training Program
Debra Greenberg, MSW PhD
This project aims to improve identification and evaluation of victims of elder abuse and neglect. Targeted learners include medical students, residents and attendings.
Comprehensive Bone Center/Osteoporosis in Older Adults
Rubina Malik, MD MS
The Comprehensive Bone Center provides clinical assessment, education and training regarding osteoporosis assessment, and is a venue for clinical osteoporosis research.
Burns and Home Safety in Older Adults
Amy Ehrlich, MD
This educational and quality improvement program is designed to improve knowledge and care of older adults at risk for burns and fires.