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The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative is a worldwide network dedicated to improving the standard of emergency care for older adults.

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
Goals of Care Conversations in the ED
Determining a patient’s goals of care is one of the most complex conversations that occurs in the Emergency Department. Speaking with Family Exploring Expectations Suggesting Goals Setting up a conversation about goals of care requires careful consideration. ED clinicians should be aware of the process to refer patients with unmet palliative care needs. Continue Your […]
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.
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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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