Center on Aging and Behavioral Research

The new page for the Center on Aging and Behavioral Research at WCM. Our mission is to enhance quality of life and address challenges of aging for older adults.

[Francesca Falzarano @F_Falzarano]

Day 2 of the @CREATE_Center technology workshop! Learning so many useful tools about tech & design for older adults

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

Members of our #GeriPal Division, including Dr. Vee and Dr. @F_Falzarano, shared their expertise on various aspects of caring for older adults. (3/3)

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

The day included a "lightning round" of work going on in our Division as well as research studies seeking participants, ranging from elder abuse advocacy, #caregiver engagement in healthcare, and virtual reality tech for older adults! (2/3)

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

Last week, family and friends of older adults with memory loss convened for talks about #caregiving and research opportunities at @WeillCornell, as part of a special community conference by @center_aging1 and @scs4ny! (1/3)

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sara Czaja has been appointed to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for New York State’s Master Plan on Aging by @GovKathyHochul, a council which will advise on meeting the needs of aging New Yorkers! More: https://t.co/3oGK4eYOL8

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

Our two campuses @WeillCornell and @Cornell reunited for our Division dinner at #GSA2022! 👏 @DrMarkLachs

[Center on Aging and Behavioral Research @center_aging1]

CABR Director Dr. Sara Czaja presented a talk to the Massachusetts AI & Technology Center. She spoke about current research we are conducting on the role of technology in supporting family caregivers, older adults’ physical and social wellbeing, and more. #InnovativeAgingResearch

[WCM Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine @WCMGeriPal]

What a great turnout for yesterday’s @caringkindnyc 2022 #Alzheimers Walk! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported such an important cause. #dementia #caregiving

[ENHANCE Center @center_enhance]

Dr. Walter Boot, Co-Director of the ENHANCE Center, is giving a talk on Existing and Emerging Technologies to Support Social, Cognitive, and Community Engagement this coming Monday, October 10th at 12pm. Check it out here: https://t.co/XyJhLDJbiu

[Francesca Falzarano @F_Falzarano]

Weill Cornell Medicine's Center for Research on End-of-Life Care is recruiting participants grieving a loved one's death. If you are 18+, live in NY state, and lost someone due to death, complete the pre-screener here: https://t.co/hrgxBIyX1B

[Center on Aging and Behavioral Research @center_aging1]

The Center on Aging and Behavioral Research team from @WCMGeriPal had a booth at the @WeillCornell #ThirdAveStreetFair. Passerby were greeted with smiles, free swag, information on current studies, and the chance to try VR technology. So exciting to share our research this way!

[ENHANCE Center @center_enhance]

Students of Dr. @s_kalantari’s Design Thinking class created products to improve quality of life for older adults by increasing cognitive stimulation, socialization, and autonomy. Here’s a 🧵 of the innovative projects they presented at our ENHANCE board meeting this summer: