Geriatric Services
Resources for Aging Adults and Caregivers
The University Hospitals Center for Geriatric Medicine is pleased to offer patients and their family members a wide variety of helpful resources and information to support safe, healthy aging.
Hospital Navigation
We want every hospital visit to be as smooth and stress-free as possible for older adults and their caregivers. Our Patients & Visitors resources provide helpful information about hospital locations, directions, visitor services, patient stays, billing and more.
Nursing Home Selection
Choosing a nursing home or long-term care facility is an important decision. The resources below can help you compare options, evaluate quality ratings and find the best fit for your needs.
Forms, Insurance and Medicare
Additional Resources
- Advance Directives: Download our advance directives guide
- Age Well, Be Well: A club designed to keep older adults healthy, active and socially engaged
- Alzheimer’s Association: Support, information and resources for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers
- Benjamin Rose Institute: Dedicated to helping adults access resources to support their health, financial wellness and social engagement
- Concierge Services: A program to help patients and their families connect with the resources they need
- Cuyahoga County Senior Services: Resources and advocacy for seniors and adults with disabilities
- Gathering Place: An organization that supports cancer patients and their families
- Healthy Aging Library: Articles and resources to support healthy aging
- Lifebanc: Information and support for those considering organ donation
- Patient Care Advocacy: Personalized assistance in resolving issues related to one’s hospital stay
- Social Service Organizations: Local government and community agencies that support older adults
- Vial of Life: A free service that ensures EMS personnel have easy access to medical information in an emergency situation