Division of Gerontology
The Division of Gerontology, part of the Department of Medicine, offers personalized patient care, research programs and a variety of education and training opportunities.
Geriatric Care For Healthy Aging
Aging brings unique health changes, and we’re here to help. In the Division of Gerontology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, we specialize in comprehensive, compassionate care for adults age 65 and older. Our team of geriatric experts provides both primary care and consultation to support healthy aging, manage complex medical issues, and improve quality of life.
Whether you're looking for a long-term primary care provider or need guidance on memory concerns, medication management, or mobility issues, we’re here for you and your loved ones.
Conditions We Treat
Our team offers geriatric primary care and consultations for memory, falls, polypharmacy and complex conditions. We also provide onsite care for individuals living in assisted living communities. We care for many senior health conditions:
- Alzheimer’s disease/dementia
- Arthritis
- Behavioral/mental health (psychiatry)
- Blood pressure management
- Delirium
- Diabetes
- Fall & gait imbalance
- Frailty
- Incontinence
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
- Sleep problems
- Weight loss
More About Gerontology
Advanced Care Planning
If you do not have a living will or health care proxy, we can help. A health care proxy lets your care team know who is authorized to make health care decisions for you if you are unable.
Learn about our advanced care planning services.
Support for Caregivers & Loved Ones
We understand that when you are caring for an older adult, you can feel overwhelmed. At BIDMC, we offer many services for caregivers, family, friends and medical decision makers of seniors.
Our social workers and behavioral health team provide the personalized support you need to feel confident caring for your loved one.
We can help you and your loved one:
- Connect to helpful resources in your community.
- Get education about your loved one’s condition.
- Get guidance about medical decision making.
- Learn how to care for yourself while being a caregiver.
- Prepare advanced directives (health care proxy, living will).
Recognition for Geriatric Care
BIDMC has been recognized as a Top 35 hospital in the nation for geriatric care by U.S. News & World Report.
