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Geriatric Medical Care

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Clinical Care

To meet the often complex needs of older adults, UPMC has grown to encompass not only one of the largest clinical geriatric programs in the country, but also the largest concentration of geriatric psychiatrists. With its main campus in Allegheny County, PA and locations throughout western Pennsylvania, UPMC offers a number of services geared toward older adults and their families.

UPMC Division of Geriatric Medicine

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at UPMC is one of the largest and most respected programs in the country. Led by Neil M. Resnick, MD, Chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, its mission is to enhance the health of older adults by providing superb clinical care, by training others to do the same, and by conducting research to ensure that tomorrow’s care will be better than today’s.

Acute Care and Transitions Program (ACT) at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

The Acute Care and Transitions Program (ACT) at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, a geriatric health care program for both men and women specializes in medical problems that most frequently affect older adults.

UPMC Living-At-Home Program

The UPMC Living-At-Home program provides care coordination for ongoing in-home care for older adults to help seniors live independently as long as possible.

Specialty Services

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is a way that health care professionals collect information to allow for an evaluation of health status and functional abilities in a number of different areas including:

  • A comprehensive medical history
  • Physical exam
  • Review of patient medications
  • Discussion regarding family and social supports
  • Questions about legal issues and financial concerns

The information is then organized in a care plan to provide the supportive information to help older adults get connected with the supportive resources they may need.

UPMC Geriatric Assessment Centers

  • UPMC Senior Care - Benedum Geriatric Center - provides ambulatory care services for older adults in need of support with complex medical problems and health care needs. Call 412-692-4200 to make an appointment.
  • UPMC Senior Care - Shadyside - provides primary and specialty care, health education, counseling and psychotherapy to adults 60 years of age and older. Call 412-623-2700 to make an appointment

Center for Assistive Technology (CAT)

A joint program of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, the Center for Assistive Technology has emerged as a leader and innovator in the assistive technology field. CAT is located in Oakland and offers innovative solutions for individuals with disabilities who need assistive technology for mobility, hearing, speech, and other everyday needs.

Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC)

The University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of the nation’s leading research centers specializing in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Through outpatient evaluations, participants and their families receive state-of-the-art diagnostic assessments and contribute to the scientific study of Alzheimer’s disease.

Center for Audiology and Hearing Aids

The UPMC Center for Audiology and Hearing Aids performs routine and specialized hearing evaluations and provides treatment for permanent hearing loss, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive listening devices. The Center’s goal is to provide evidence-based care related to hearing loss and communication challenges to ensure the best possible individualized solution for each person.