Center on Aging and Behavioral Research

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

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)

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)

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)

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: …riatrics-palliative.weill.cornell.edu/news/dr-czaja-…

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

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

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

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: calendar.utdallas.edu/event/tbd_-_cv…

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: memoryhome.weill.cornell.edu/en/survey

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!

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: