GEC seminars are aimed at improving and expanding geriatric healthcare, particularly for low-income, multi-ethnic and underserved older adult population. We offer innovative and interactive seminars on a wide range of issues, health conditionss and service delivery mode to healthcare professionals, academic leaders, and others who offer services to older adults. Topics for the day will be: Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment, Palliative Care & Ethical Issues, Culture and the Older Adult, Settings in Care and Transistions, along with a panel discussion on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment At the end of the day, participants in this seminar will be able to • Describe 2 validated physical performance screens. • Describe 2 validated cognitive impairment screens. • Name the 3 general assessment quality indicators associated with improved morbidity and mortality in the ACOVE study. • Identify 3 interventions demonstrated to decrease falls in the elderly. • Describe the goal setting function of a MOLST form. • Gain knowledge about the role of culture in attitudes toward bio-ethical decision making • Increase understanding on how cultural diversity may impede effective service delivery. • Learn the definition of transitional care including key facilities and stakeholders involved in this process. • Learn the key determinants of “falling through the cracks”. • Learn how to identify patients who are at high risk for poor transitional care. • Learn processes to implement appropriate transitional care. • Learn the utility of MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).