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

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Earn ANCC and AMA credits
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May 10th, 2026
Case Study: Mr. Lowe
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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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Why Geriatric Emergency Departments?
Older adults have different needs. See how geriatric care means better outcomes for patients like Mrs. Smith.
Latest News
A recent article by Jane Carmody of The John A. Hartford Foundation highlights the growing importance of age-friendly care across…
February 18, 2026
UNC Department of Emergency Medicine Receives $4.1 Million to Advance Geriatric and Brain-Healthy Emergency Care Nationwide
The UNC Department of Emergency Medicine has received two new grants, totally to $4.1 million in funding to advanced emergency…
November 1, 2025
GEDC celebrates the contributions of Dr. Don Melady
Don Melady, MD, has been a key member the GEDC Faculty for a decade, and it is with immense gratitude that…
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