Karl Pillemer

Karl Pillemer is the Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, affiliated with the Psychology and Sociology departments. His research focuses on aging and the life course, family social networks, and aging health policy.

• Key Research Areas: Elder mistreatment, dementia caregiving, pain management, and intergenerational relationships.
• Recent Work: 15 most recent publications explore elder neglect interventions, caregiver medication misuse, resident aggression in care facilities, and climate activism in older adults.

Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the Maxwell A. Pollack Award Lecture (2021). His work addresses critical healthcare and social challenges in aging populations.