Division of Geriatrics

Outpatient Geriatric Care

Services
Comprehensive geriatric care services including evaluation and assessment for falls, dementia, osteoporosis, elder abuse and neglect; treatment of acute and chronic medical problems; referral and coordination of geriatric psychiatry and neurology, specialty care, and home care; social work consultations; nursing home placement and PRI completion; hospital care.

Aging and Memory
Caring, family-centered medical and psychosocial evaluation and ongoing care of older adults with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.

Comprehensive Bone Center
Evaluation of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases in older adults. Osteoporosis screening, nutrition and exercise advice, treatment, fracture prevention, and research.

Elder Abuse and Neglect
For potential victims and their caregivers: evaluation and referral to community-based services for social and legal assistance.

Spotlight

Study on Genetics of Frailty Aims to Keep Seniors Sprightly
Drs. Joe Verghese and Nir Barzilai have teamed up with Drs. Gil Atzmon and Roee Holtzer to identify interventions to keep us strong and agile into old age.

 

Longevity
Dr. Joe Verghese's research was featured in a National Geographic cover story on the potential genetic roots of longevity.


Bogaisky's Readmission Study Receives AAMC Honorable Mention
Research conducted by Dr. Michael Bogaisky initiated a unique collaboration to identify and resolve the issues leading to high hospital readmission among the skilled nursing facility patient population.

 

Contact Us

Division of Geriatrics
111 East 210 Street
Bronx, NY 10467

718-920-6722
Fax: 718-655-9672

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