Research Updates

Our Experts

Meet LDI Fellows whose expertise relates to improving care for older adults.

Zeke Emanuel

Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD

  • Diane v.S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor, Medical Ethics & Health Policy , Perelman School of Medicine
  • Diane v.S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor, Health Care Management , Wharton School
Emily Largent

Emily Largent, PhD, RN

  • Division Chief, Medical Ethics , Perelman School of Medicine
  • Emanuel and Robert Hart Chair of Medical Ethics , Perelman School of Medicine
Mary Naylor

Mary Naylor, PhD, RN

  • Marian S. Ware Professor, Gerontology , Penn Nursing
  • Director, NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health , Penn Nursing

Improving Care for Older Adults Working Group

This working group brings people together to address questions relating to access, quality, and financing of care particularly relevant to an aging society and to disseminate related research. Care includes acute care, post-acute care, home care, caregiving, long-term services and supports, nursing homes, assisted living and other residential care options, hospice, and care received at the end of life.