We put best practice into action
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative is a worldwide network dedicated to improving the standard of emergency care for older adults.


Aligning With System and Strategic Priorities
Building a CMS Age-Friendly Emergency Department
Better care for older adults starts with concrete, evidence-based processes in the ED. Learn to drive change by aligning the CMS Measure with Age-Friendly Health Systems and GEDA Accreditation. Our new resource hub shows you how.



The BRAIN Project
Creating Dementia and Delirium Friendly Hospitals
Introducing BRAIN (Brain-Healthy Care for Acute and Inpatient Environments) — a project designed to help health systems directly address the challenge of cognitive impairment.
BRAIN brings together leading hospitals to explore practical interventions for dementia and delirium in ED and inpatient settings. Successful approaches are shared through collaborative sessions and formalized. From there, health systems are equipped to transform care — translating what is already known into what is widely practiced.



Latest Resources
Three Initiatives, One Goal: Building an Age-Friendly Care Strategy
Discover how initiatives within the ED can improve care for older adults throughout the hospital.
AEM: Special Collection
Focus on Geriatric Emergency Medicine Best Practices
A two-part special collection of the latest literature on best practices, research and education to enhance emergency care for the aging population from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine


Why Geriatric Emergency Departments?
Older adults have different needs. See how geriatric care means better outcomes for patients like Mrs. Smith.
Join a powerful network of hospitals
When your whole team signs up, they’ll gain access to a custom resource hub and personalized support from our core faculty. Plus, you can attend special events, connect with clinicians from around the world, and cement your ED’s reputation as a leader in geriatric emergency care.
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Latest News
July 28, 2026
National Spotlight: The New York Times Highlights the Growing Impact of Geriatric Emergency Departments
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Emergency Department Spotlight: Glen Cove Hospital
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