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Hebrew SeniorLife created the word ReAge to reflect the breadth and depth of services we offer: providing world-class health care; building innovative senior communities; funding groundbreaking research; and teaching future generations of geriatricians.

ReAge, a combination of “redefine” and “aging,” means to question everything about the aging process. Through ReAging, we are challenging conventions in order to create and implement new standard-of-care approaches that will positively impact the lives of older adults.

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ReAge and Teaching

By Robert Schreiber, M.D.

October 23, 2012

Ten thousand people are turning 65 every day. The need for geriatric leaders in healthcare will only continue to grow. As the only senior care organization affiliated with the Harvard Medical School, we are in a unique position to fulfill the promise of ReAge through all aspects of aging.

Our teaching affiliation affords us the ability to look at aging from a unique perspective, which includes a focus on clinical care, research and education. At Hebrew SeniorLife, the geriatric leaders of today are working with the geriatric leaders of tomorrow. Watch my video to hear about the ways Hebrew SeniorLife is taking the important steps needed to increase training and expand the quality and delivery of healthcare specifically for a growing senior population.

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Robert Schreiber, M.D.

Medical Director of Outpatient Primary Care Practice, Community-Based Programs, Innovation and Development

Robert Schreiber, M.D., provides oversight of the Hebrew SeniorLife Medical Group, which offers primary and specialty care services to older adults. He is also involved in promoting new initiatives, including new models of care at HSL's long-term care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and senior housing sites. Prior to joining HSL, Dr. Schreiber served as chairman of geriatrics at Lahey Clinic and held leadership positions at several Boston area long-term care facilities. He is board certified...