Areas of Focus
Our research addresses critical challenges facing vulnerable older adults through specialized themes that drive innovation and impact.
| Research Theme | Focus Description | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Frailty and Functional Decline | Developing assessments, rehabilitation strategies, and interventions to prevent decline, maintain independence, and improve mobility for frail older adults. | Learn More |
| Social Isolation and Loneliness | Identifying risk factors and testing community connections, technology solutions, and behavioral interventions to foster social engagement and emotional well-being. | Learn More |
| Elder Mistreatment and Abuse Prevention | Forensic detection, intervention programs, policy research, and collaborations like TEAM to combat abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect.  | Learn More |
| Geriatric Oncology, Geriatric Cardiology, and Multimorbidity | Tailored treatments, shared decision-making, and outcomes research for older adults with cancer, heart disease, and multiple chronic conditions.  | Learn More |
| Perioperative outcomes | Risk stratification, optimized care pathways, and recovery protocols to enhance surgical safety and results for older patients. | Learn More |
| Bone Health, Malnutrition and Polypharmacy | Prevention strategies, nutritional therapies, fracture risk reduction, and safe deprescribing to minimize harm from osteoporosis, undernutrition, and medication burdens.  | Learn More |
| Home-based and Community-Delivered Interventions | Models of home primary care, telehealth, and community programs for homebound and underserved elders. | Learn More |
| Clinical Informatics and Decision Support Tools | EHR-integrated tools, data analytics, and alerts to elevate geriatric and palliative care quality, safety, and efficiency. | Learn More |
| AI, Technology, and Aging | Artificial intelligence, wearables, remote monitoring, and digital platforms to enable personalized, proactive care and independence. | Learn More |