June 2026

GERIATRICS

BEYOND THE CLINIC WALLS: HOW GERONTECHNOLOGY IS ADVANCING GERIATRIC CARE

Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Northwestern Medicine geriatricians explore how emerging technologies are transforming the care of older adults. Moderated by Lee A. Lindquist, MD, and featuring Jennifer Woodward, MD, Alexandra Petrakos, MD, and Alaine Murawski, this expert panel shares how they are integrating gerontechnology into clinical practice, research and education.
 
What you’ll hear:
  • Improving access to care: Virtual memory clinic expanding dementia evaluation and management
  • Real-time clinical insights at home: Point-of-care ultrasound enabling faster diagnosis and decision-making for homebound patients
  • Supporting caregivers: NIH-funded AI training (NegotiAge) helping families navigate conflict and complex care decisions
  • Enabling aging in place: Practical use of telehealth, remote monitoring, and assistive technologies to enhance safety and independence
  • Exploring emerging tools: Early experience with VR and other innovations to support engagement, well-being and care delivery​
Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, Chief of Geriatrics at Northwestern Medicine
Alexandra E. Petrakos, MD, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at Northwestern Medicine
​Jennifer M. Woodward, MD, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at Northwestern Medicine
Alaine Murawski, LSW, AM, Research Study Coordinator for Geriatrics at Northwestern Medicine

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