CREATE PI Dr. Czaja was invited to speak at the 4th Latino & Alzheimer's Symposium about the role of technology in supporting family caregivers. #AlzLatinos2024

We are happy Mark Lachs M.D. could join this esteemed group of researchers and clinicians to discuss this important topic! #Ageism

Fantastic lecture by Mark Lachs on Elder Abuse - 1:13 elders are victims; Elder Abuse is an independent RF for ill health and mortality; financial abuse even more common; need to take examples from Paediatric colleagues. education health care students

A total solar eclipse is a rare opportunity; we want you to enjoy it safely.

Dr. Christopher Starr (Christopher Starr MD) recommends wearing special eclipse glasses or making a pinhole projector to view the eclipse safely and prevent eye damage.

More tips: bit.ly/3vGBddc

Our Division Co-Chief Mark Lachs M.D. joins anti- #ageism experts from around the globe today in Florence, Italy.
Looking forward to presenting/discussing research and promoting the implementation of the gerontological approach against ageism. #Geriatrics #Gerontology

TRIPLL presents our annual FREE webinar series. Join us for our next one as Mary Janevic PhD MPH dives into self-management of #ChronicPain in #VulnerablePopulations !

Register at:
tinyurl.com/janevic24

Congratulations to Drs. Ouchida and Peggy Leung (Peggy Leung) for their work on risk assessment of falls in older adults and subsequent JAMA podcast. Weill Cornell Medicine General Internal Medicine WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine

Karin Ouchida 🙌🏼

Had a great time crafting this CGS JAMA on Fall Prevention in older adults!
with Drs. Ouchida and Alexander! General Internal Medicine WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine

Learn:
📣why we should routinely screen for falls
📣Use gait speed for predicting risk
📣Offer multi-domain individualized interventions

Congratulations Shunichi Nakagawa - Attending Physician of the Year NewYork-Presbyterian!

Karin Ouchida of Weill Cornell Medicine and Cathleen Colon-Emeric of Duke University discuss risk assessment and prevention of falls in older adults with JAMA Associate Editor David L. Simel, MD. Hosted on @amaedhub. ja.ma/3VAfluI

Our #Geriatrics fellows connected with members of our extended #GeriPal family as part of our Virtual Alumni Night. Grateful to stay in touch! #MedEd

Terrific group! And special shout out/very proud of our AOC medical research student, Jennifer Sugijanto, (front row, middle) on this GHHS honor! Peggy Leung General Internal Medicine

Celebrating our future leaders in medical humanism!
We welcomed the newest medical student inductees into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, pictured here with keynote speaker and WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine Division co-chief Dr. Ronald Adelman. #MedEd #MedHum

Come work with the best, best team!

A Weill Cornell Lab is seeking a full-time hybrid RA starting summer 2024 for an NIH-funded research on family caregiving for people with dementia. 1-2 year commitment. DM for more information.
WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Thanks again for having me!

Recently our WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine physicians collaborated w/colleagues in pediatrics & Weill Cornell Medicine Psychiatry doing Medical Improv, a workshop designed to address uncertainty & anxiety issues in patient care & reduce physician burnout. Watch for info on more sessions this summer! Weill Cornell Medicine

How can we stem the 'prescribing cascade'?
Dr. Karin Ouchida discussed how to avoid the dangers of taking too many prescription medications on NBC News. #deprescribing #polypharmacy

Just wrapped up an incredible experience at the #AAHPM conference in Phoenix! Grateful for the insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and most importantly, the guidance and support from my mentors. 🤍 #hapc24