Highland Hospital / Geriatrics / Specialized Services

Specialized Services Designed For Seniors

Acute Care for Elders

Our unit focused solely on the care of seniors, helping them stay safe and maintain their independence while in the hospital.

Helping seniors reduce chances of physical and mental decline, including delirium, by visiting regularly with activities and recreation.

Helping patients diagnosed with chronic or terminal illness by focusing on relief of the pain, symptoms, and stress of serious illness.

Our ED is the first in the region to earn Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.

Our first-of-its-kind program is dedicated exclusively to elderly patients who suffer fractures

A New York State designated Stroke Center, we offer complete care for our stroke patients.