EQUIPPED
EQUIPPED is a quality improvement program focused on enhancing medication safety for older adults discharged from the Emergency Department. The goal is to reduce the number of potentially inappropriate medications prescribed at discharge through clinical decision support and individualized prescribing feedback for providers.
Additional Programs
Georgia Tech/Emory
Emory and Georgia Tech’s partnership formed to solve tomorrow’s problems for an aging population. The Emory Brain Health Center and Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology have collaborated on the Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Empowerment program, encouraging patients to take an active role in their health and wellness by combining research, clinical care, and patient support.
Read more about the Cognitive Empowerment Program
Elder Abuse Prevention
The Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services provides critical services and information about elder abuse prevention.
Learn About Elder Abuse Prevention
JF & CS AgeWell
The AgeWell Atlanta Neighborhood program (formerly the NORC) is designed to help older adults in their homes be more engaged with one another and with their community.
Learn About JF & CS AgeWell
OSHER Lifelong Learning
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Emory is designed for older adults with a thirst for never-ending knowledge who enjoy learning for fun
Learn About Osher Lifelong Learning