Gerontology Research Network
Participants
Over 50 UNCG faculty, staff, and students choose to participate in a university-wide Gerontology Research Network (GRN). Below is a comprehensive list of each participant's full contact information, includng their current interests, publications, funding, courses taught, civic engagement, and willingness to offer their expertise as guest speakers to your organization.
You are welcome to contact any participant of the Gerontology Research Network (GRN).
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Simply complete this GRN Participant Request Form and e-mail it to Ann Stringfield at acstring@uncg.edu. UNCG Gerontology Research Network Participant Request Form Click here for a simple table of GRN participants. Rebecca Adams PhD
Professor , Dept. of Sociology
333 Graham Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-5378
Email
mailto:rebecca_adams@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Friendship of older adults
Recent Publications
1. Adams, R. G., Berggren, J., Docherty, L., Ruffin, K., Pfaff Wright, C. 2006. Gender-of-author differences in study design of older adult friendship surveys. Personal Relationships 13(4):503-520.
2. Adams, R.G., & Ueno, K. 2006. Adult Men’s Friendships. In V.H. Bedford & B. F. Turner, Men in Relationships: Life Course and Life Span Perspectives. Springer.
3. Adams, R. G. 2006. Friendship During the Later Years. In G. Ritzer, Encyclopedia of Sociology. Blackwell.
4. Ueno, K., & Adams, R. G. 2005. Adult Friendship: A Decade Review. In P. Noller & J. Feeney, Close Relationships, Psychology Press.
5. Adams, R.G., & Stevenson, M. 2004. A Lifetime of Relationships Mediated by Technology. Pp. 368-393 in F. Lang & K L. Fingerman, Growing Together: Personal Relationships across the Life Span. Cambridge.
Beth E. Barba PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN
Professor , School of Nursing
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-5217
Email
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. Tesh, A. S., Barba, B. E., & Wallace, D. (2008, in press). Rising to the aging challenge: Nurse managers’ response to the changing patient demographic. Nursing Management.
2. Hamrick, I., Kennedy-Malone, L., & Barba, B.E. (2008, in press). Providing health care to aging North Carolinians: Educational Initiatives in Geriatrics. North Carolina Medical Journal.
3. Barba, B. E., Barba, J. R., & Rankin, C. (2007). Caring for older adults in the radiology department. Are you prepared? Journal of Radiology Nursing, 26(1), 11-14.
4. Barba, B. E., Tesh, A. S., & Kohlenberg, E. M. (2007). Recognize the many facets of gerontological nursing. Nursing Management, 38(1), 36-41.
5. Barba, B. E., Tesh, A. S., & DeBrew, J. (2007). (2nd ed.). The hospitalized older adult: A teaching manual for geriatric nursing care for RNs and LPNs [Includes CD]. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
6. Barba, B.E., Buck, R., Tesh, A., Cozort, R. (2007). Examination of the relationship between knowledge about aging and anxiety about aging among geriatric nursing personnel. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 47(1), 2.
7. Barba, B. E., & Tesh, A. (2006). Creative use of train-the-trainer models and imaginative technology to educate practicing acute care nurses in best practices of geriatric care. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 341.
8. Barba, B. E., & Coleman, P. (2006). What are Old People For? Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(8), 7-8.
9. Barba, B. E., & Gendler, P. (2006). Education/community collaborations for undergraduate nursing gerontological clinical experiences. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 107-111.
10. Hancock, D., Helfers, M. J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B. E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D.,
Rossen, E., & Bannon, M. (2006). Integration of gerontology content in undergraduate nursing courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
11. Barba, B. E., & Beel-Bates, C. (2006). Sustaining achievements of gerontological enhanced curriculum: Ensuring continuation of undergraduate gerontological curricular enhancements. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 386.
12. Tesh, A. S., Barba, B. E., & Letvak, S. (2006). Nurse as family caregivers: A double-decker sandwich. [Abstract]. Journal of Women’s Health, 15(4), 466.
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2012. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2009-June 2010. Direct costs ($160,000). (30% effort)
2. 2006-2009. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2006-June 2009. Direct costs ($518,400). (30% effort)
3. 2005-2008. Kohlenberg, E. (PI). Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health Access. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (D09HP05333). August 2005-June 2008. ($810,000) (15% effort)
Courses Taught
1. NUR 498 Directed Research “Knowledge about aging & anxiety toward aging of nurse managers”
2. NUR 782 Health Disparities and Outcomes
3. NUR 561 Scope of Gerontological Healthcare
4. NUR 581 End of Life Care
5. NUR 661 The Scope of Gerontological Nursing
6. NUR 662 Nursing Assessment of the Older Adult
7. NUR 663 Gerontological Nursing Practicum
8. NUR 561 The Scope of Gerontological Healthcare
9. NUR 471 Nursing Care of the Older Adult
Civic Engagement
1. Piedmont Triad Aging Network, 1995-present
Leandra Bedini PhD, LRT/CTRS
Professor and Director of Graduate Study , Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management School of Health and Human Performance
420-C HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3260
Email
mailto:bedini@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Leisure and health of family caregivers of older adults
2. Leisure of woman with disabilities
3. Qualitative research methods
Recent Publications
1. Gladwell, Bedini, Byrd, & Cardenas (under review). Family caregivers: An untapped target market. Tourism Management.
2. Bedini, L. A. (2007). Use of magic as a therapeutic intervention for older adults with mild cognitive and physical limitations. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 16.
3. Bedini, L. A., & Gladwell, N. J. (2006). Barriers to leisure travel of family caregivers: A preliminary examination. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22 (4), 322-333.
4. Gladwell, N. J., & Bedini, L. A. (2004). Regaining lost leisure: The leisure travel of family caregivers. Tourism Management, 25, 685-693.
5. Bedini, L. A., & Phoenix, T. L. (2004). Perceptions of leisure by family caregivers: A profile. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38, 366-381.
Courses Taught
1. RPM 316: Leisure and Older Adults
Civic Engagement
1. Race for the Cure – waterstop volunteer
2. SWOOP – women’s community betterment group
D. Gordon Bennett PhD
Professor , Dept. of Geography
126 Graham Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3894
Email
mailto:dgbennet@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. “Population,” in D. Gordon Bennett and Jeffrey C. Patton, THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, 2006.
2. “The Population of the Carolinas,” Melinda Meade in D. Gordon Bennett and Jeffrey C. Patton (eds.), A GEOGRAPHY OF THE CAROLINAS, 2008.
3. “Population of North Carolina” and “Population of the Triad,” in Jeffrey C. Patton, Roberta Williams and D. Gordon Bennett, A COMPARATIVE ATLAS: NORTH CAROLINA AND THE TRIAD, 2008
Courses Taught
1. Cultural Geography
2. The United States and Canada
3. World Population Problems
4. Seminar in Population and Urban Studies
Speakers Bureau
1. Population Trends in the U.S.
2. Poverty in America
3. World Population Trends and Problems
Andrew Broad PhD
Director, Center for Busines and Economic Research , Bryan School of Business & Economics
PO Box 26165 Greensboro NC 27402-6165
Phone
336-334-4867
Email
mailto:andrewbrod@uncg.edu
Lynda Brown PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Nutrition
318 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27412-6170
Phone
336-256-0320
Email
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Epidemic of obesity, a major risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of metabolic impairments that includes insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease
2. Hormonal signals whose secretion is proportional to body fat (adiposity signals, leptin and insulin) reduce food intake and body weight by directly stimulating receptors in the ARC
3. Inflammation and aging
4. Estrogen’s role decreasing the inflammatory effects of aging and diet induced obesity.
5. Interaction of aging, sex differences, obesity and inflammation.
6. Environmental factors leading to obesity, such as consumption of high-fat and calorically dense food
7. Regulation of food intake and body weight
8. Sex hormones influencing the efficacy of adiposity hormones as they interact with food intake control systems in the brain
9. Metabolic syndrome, symptoms of which include increased visceral adipose tissue, insulin resistance and increased visceral obesity animal models of these processes
10. Inflammatory signaling pathways in obesity causally linked to insulin resistance
11. Estrogens as neuroprotective agents
12. Estrogen modified inflammation in adipose, cardiovascular and neuronal tissue.
Recent Publications
1. Clegg DJ, LM Brown, SC Woods & SC Benoit. Gonadal hormones determine sensitivity to central leptin and insulin. Diabetes, Apr 55(4):978-87, 2006.
2. Brown LM, DJ Clegg, SC Benoit & SC Woods. Intraventricular insulin and leptin reduce food intake and body weight in C57BL/6J mice. Physiology and Behavior, Dec 89(5):687-691, 2006.
3. Brown LM, SC Woods & DJ Clegg. Food intake and plasma ghrelin levels following central ghrelin administration in fatty Zucker rats. Peptides Mar 28(3): 612-616, 2007.
4. Clegg DJ, LM Brown, CJ Kemp, AD Strader, SC Benoit, SC Woods, M Mangiaracina & N Geary. Estradiol-decrease in the orexigenic potency of ghrelin in female rats. Diabetes Apr 56(4):1051-8, 2007.
Funded Projects
1. 2006-2011 “Effect of aging and gonadal hormones on central leptin sensitivity in rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: USDA/ARS/HES administered through NC State University. Period of support: 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2011. Current year direct costs: $4,000. This grant provides research support to perform preliminary studies focusing on aging in rats. Specific Aims: investigate the increased risk for the metabolic syndrome (specifically, obesity and leptin resistance) with aging, particularly as it relates to body fat distribution and central leptin sensitivity.
2. 2007-2009 “Interaction of diet and estrogen on the distribution of body fat in middle-aged rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: UNCG New Faculty Grant administered through the Provost’s Office. Period of support: 05/01/07-8/01/09. Grant amount: $5,000 This grant provides research support for preliminary studies for future grant submissions. Specific aim: determine how body fat distribution may be influenced by diet, estrogen, and leptin in middle-aged female rats. Completed Funding: RO1 DK 17844 Supplement 07/01/03 – 06/30/06.
3. 2003-2006 (SC Woods PI, LM Brown Co-PI) NIH/NIDDK "Insulin and CNS control of body weight and food intake." The focus of this grant was to investigate neuropeptides affecting energy balance, obesity, body fat distribution and sensitivity to adiposity signals (insulin and leptin) in male and female rats.
Courses Taught
1. NTR 623 Current Trends in Nutrition: Nutrition and Aging.
Linda Buettner PhD
Professor , Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4131
Email
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Therapeutic programs for older adults with dementia and secondary symptoms.
Recent Publications
1. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., Promoting health in Alzheimer’s disease: evaluation of a 12-week college course for individuals with a new diagnosis (In Press), Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
2. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., N.E.S.T. (needs, environment, stimulation, techniques): team approach for evidence-based dementia care. (Book In Press) Venture Publishing, State College, PA.
3. Buckwalter, K., Burgener, S., Buettner, L. (in press) Review of Exemplar Programs for Persons in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease, Journal of Gerontological Nursing Research.
4. Ann M. Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Linda Buettner, PhD, CTRS, LRT, Donna M. Fick, PhD, APRN-BC, FGSA, Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, APRN-BC, Mario Cornacchione, DO, CMD, Instituting Cognitive Rehabilitation in Post-Acute Care, Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging(in Press).
5. Buettner, LL, Richeson, N., Yu F., Burgener, S.. Buckwalter, Beattie, E. Bosson, A., Fick, D.S., Fitzsimmons, S., Kolanowski, A. (2008) EVIDENCE SUPPORTING EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR PERSONS IN EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (AD), The American Journal of Recreation Therapy, Volume 15, 1, 2008.
6. Buettner, L., Cummins, P., Giorano, J. Lewis, J. Lynch, Cl, Peruyera, & Seigel, J. (2008) RECREATIONAL THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS: PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS, Weston Medical Publishing, Boston, MA.
7. Burgener, SC, L. Buettner, L. , Buckwalter, K. , Beattie, E., Bossen, A., Fick D, S. Fitzsimmons, S., Kolanowski, A. (2007) ,EVIDENCE SUPPORTING NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR PERSONS IN EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (AD) The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging© Volume 12, Number 1, 2008
8. Kolanowski, A. & Buettner, L. (2008) Innovations in Long-Term Care Prescribing Activities that Engage Passive Residents: An Innovative Method, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol. 34 No. 2 February 2008
9. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2007). Introduction to evidence based recreational therapy practice, Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, ATRA publications, Volume 15.
10. Kolanowski, A., Buettner, L. & Moeller, J. (2006) Treatment Fidelity Plan for an Activity Intervention Designed for Persons With Dementia, Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 21: 326-332
11. Buettner, L. (2006), Peace of mind: a pilot community based program for people with memory loss, American Journal of Recreation Therapy, (3), 33-41.
12. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., Atav, S. (2006) Predicting outcomes: therapeutic recreation for behaviors in dementia, Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Arlington: First Quarter
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2011 Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) Mentally Stimulating Activities (MSAs) to Treat Apathy in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease ($240,000 3-yr project)
2. 2005-2009 A Prescription to Enhance Resident Quality of Life. Funded by NIH/NINR [1R01-NR008910-01A1], 2005-2009. (Kolanowski, A. PI, PSU) The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of recreational activities derived from the NDB model in reducing agitation and passivity and improving engagement, affect and mood in nursing home residents with dementia. For more information, visit the Quality of Life web site. (Co-PI)
3. 2006 Recreation clubs: An outcome-based alternative to daycare for older adults with memory loss
4. 2006 Peace of Mind: a pilot community based program for older adults with memory loss
5. 2006 Predicting Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia and Behavioral Symptoms
Courses Taught
1. Orientation to Gerontology (previously taught elsewhere)
2. Programs & Services for Older Adults (previously taught elsewhere)
3. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (previously taught elsewhere)
4. Science of Aging (previously taught elsewhere)
5. Aging and Adaptation (previously taught elsewhere)
6. Animal Assisted Therapy and Older adults (previously taught elsewhere)
7. Therapeutic Programs for Older Adults I and II (previously taught elsewhere)
Civic Engagement
1. Pet partners research and service with Morehead Hospital and Nursing Home
2. Pet partners research and service with Moses Cone.
3. Wheelchairbiking with the recreation therapy department and their residents at Whitestone Retirement Community.
4. Active Recreational Resources for Optimal Wellness Training (ARROW) to help nursing homes in NC prepare for the MDS 3.0 which begins Oct. 2009.
5. Leader of Dementia Day Camp Research Group (DDCR) to prepare high quality research proposals, advocacy papers, and programs to help older adults with memory loss.
Michael Campbell MS, MBA, CCC-SLP
Director , Speech and Hearing Program
5900 Summit Ave Browns Summit NC 27215
Phone
336-217-5120
Email
mailto:m_campbe@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Communication Disorders
2. Voice Disorders
3. Telepractice Service Delivery
Courses Taught
1. Voice Disorder
2. Laryngectomee Rehabilitation
Civic Engagement
1. Parkinson Disease Support Group
2. Laryngectomee Support Group
3. Aphasia Support Group
4. American Cancer Society Board
Charles Courtemanche PhD
Assistant Professor , Bryan School of Business & Economics
448 Bryan Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3910
Email
mailto:cjcourte@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Long term care insurance
2. Risky health behaviors
Recent Publications
1. Courtemanche, Charles and He, Daifeng. "Tax Incentives and the Decision to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance" Journal of Public Economics (in press).
Courses Taught
1. Health Economics
Patricia Crane PhD, RN, FAHA
Associate Professor , School of Nursing, Adult Health
220 Moore Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4896
Email
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. Moss, L., & Crane, P. B. (under review). Polypharmacy in elderly women after myocardial infarction. Clinical Nurse Specialist
2. Kring, D. L., & Crane, P. B. (under review). Predictors of the end of life in chronic kidney disease: A pilot study. Nephrology Nursing Journal
3. Williams, A. M., Crane, P. B., & Kring, D. (2007). Fatigue in African American women on hemodialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 34(6), 610-617; 644.
4. Crane, P. B. (2007). Commentary on “nursing home residents’ sense of coherence and functional status”. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 25(2), 104-105.
5. Crane, P. B., & Wallace, D. C. (2007). Cardiovascular risks and physical activity in middle-aged and elderly African-American women. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(4), 297-301.
6. Kohlenberg, E., Kennedy-Malone, L., Crane, P. B., & Letvak, S. (2007). Infusing gerontological nursing content into advanced practice nursing education. Nursing Outlook, 55, 38-43.
7. Crane, P. B., Oles, K. S., & Kennedy-Malone, L. (2006). Beta blocker usage in older women after myocardial infarction. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18, 463-470.
8. Kennedy-Malone, L., Penrod, J., Kohlenberg, E. M., Letvak, S. A., Crane, P. B., Tesh, A., et al. (2006). Integrating gerontology competencies into graduate nursing programs. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 123-12
9. Simpson, J., & Crane, P.B. (2005). The effects of hyperglycemia on length of stay with myocardial infarction. MEDSURG Nursing, 14(4), 233-239.
10. Crane, P.B. (2005). Fatigue and physical activity in older women after myocardial infarction. Heart and Lung, 34(1), 30-38. +Aucoin, J.A., Jones, E., Letvak, S., Crane, P.B., & Gilbert, K.M. (2004). Targeted group advising. Nurse Educator, 29(6), 226-227.
11. Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Jones, E., & Hu, J. (2004). Inclusion of women in research: 1995-2001. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242.
12. McSweeney, J.C., O’Sullivan, P., Cody, M., & Crane, P.B. (2004). Development of the McSweeney acute and prodromal myocardial infarction symptom survey. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 19(1), 58-67.
13. Crane, P.B., Cody, M., & McSweeney, J. (2004). Informed consent: A process to facilitate older adults’ participation in research. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 30(4), 40-44.
14. Lewallen, L. P., Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Jones, E., & Hu, J. (2003). An innovative strategy to enhance new faculty success. Nursing Education Perspectives. 24(5), 257-260.
15. Crane, P.B. & McSweeney, J.C. (2003). Exploring older women’s lifestyle changes after myocardial infarction. MEDSURG Nursing. 12(3), 170-176.
Funded Projects
1. 2005-2008 National Institute of Nursing Research, “Fatigue After Myocardial Infarction in Older Adults,” 1R15 NR009033-01A1. Funded: $209,250 (7/20/05-6/08). 30% effort. P. Crane (PI).
2. 2003-2006 National Institute of Health, “TRIAD: Teamwork in Research and Intervention to Alleviate Disparities,” MD R24000529 Direct cost: $825,000 (9/03-9/06). Wallace, D. (PI). Pilot Project Research Core: “Physical Activity in Older African Americans.” Total funding: $15,293.50, P. Crane (PI)
3. 2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, “Quality of Life in Women Participating in a Nurse Managed Comprehensive Congestive Heart Failure Program,” Total funding: $857 (11/2002-11/2003) P. Crane (PI)
4. 2001-2002 American Nurses Foundation: “Symptoms in Older Women after Myocardial Infarction,” Total funding: $3472 (11/2001-11/2002) P. Crane (PI)
Courses Taught
1. NUR 540
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew PhD, APRN, BC
Clinical Associate Professor , School of Nursing Community Practice
415 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3100
Email
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
Funded Projects
1. GWEP project with Dr. Beth Barba and Dr. Anita Tesh
2. Taught courses to practicing nurses and nursing assistants in NC care of the elderly patient.
Courses Taught
1. NUR 410 Nursing care of the older adult
2. NUR 471 Nursing care of the older adult
Civic Engagement
1. Volunteer congregational nurse, funded through the Moses Cone Congregational Nursing Program
William Dudley PhD
Associate Dean for Research , Health and Human Performance
126-C HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-2465
Email
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Growth curve modeling for change over time
Funded Projects
1. NCI R01 (PI) on Change over time in cancer related oral mucositis
2. NCI R21 (Site pit) on Change over time in prostate cancer survivorship
Jennifer Etnier PhD
Associate Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
250 HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-3037
Email
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Physical activity and cognitive function in older adults
Recent Publications
1. Etnier, J.L., Caselli, R.J., Reiman, E.M., Alexander, G.E., Sibley, B.A., Tessier, D., & McLemore, E.C. (2007). Cognitive performance in older women relative to ApoE-e4 genotype and aerobic fitness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(1), 199-207.
2. Etnier, J.L., Nowell, P.M., Landers, D.M., & Sibley, B.A. (2006). A meta-regression to examine the relationship between aerobic fitness and cognitive performance. Brain Research Reviews, 52, 119-130.
3. Etnier, J.L., & Sibley, B.A. (2004). Physical activity and hormone replacement therapy: Synergistic effects on cognition? Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12(4), 554-567.
4. Etnier, J.L., Sibley, B.A., Pomeroy, J., & Kao, J.C. (2003). Components of response time as a function of age, physical activity, and aerobic fitness. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 319-332.
Funded Projects
1. 2006-2011 “Neuroanatomical substrates of aging and cognitive decline”. R01AG025526-01A1. Funded by the National Institutes of Health for $2.8 million (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Arizona State University and Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ). The purpose of this study is to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with cross-sectional, age-related differences in cognitive function; to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with longitudinal cognitive declines in aging; to determine how the regional distribution and severity of brain changes associated with cognitive aging are influenced by variation in blood pressure, aerobic fitness level, and APOE genotype; and to determine how these variables predict subsequent cognitive decline. Funded from 12/1/06 to 11/30/11 for $1,900,635.
2. 2004 “Physical activity and fibromyalgia syndrome: Exercise as a means of decreasing “brain fog”? Funded for $9,999 by the Regular Faculty Grant mechanism at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (Co-investigator with Dr. Kathy Jamieson and Dr. William Karper). The purpose of this study is to use a true-experimental design to provide a causal test of the influence of a 6-month physical activity intervention on cognitive performance in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients.
3. 2003 “Predicting individual risk of cognitive decline in women” (1 R03 AG22621-01). Funded by the National Institute on Aging Small Grant Program for $74,750 (Total Costs) (Primary Investigator). The purpose of this study is to examine the interactive effects of physical activity and aerobic fitness with ApoE-4 genotype to impact the cognitive performance of post-menopausal women.
4. 2003 “Testosterone's effects on the progression of atherosclerosis in aging men (TEAAM)”. Funded by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute for $390,000 per year for 5 years (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Kronos Institute). The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of supplemental testosterone use on cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men. This is a longitudinal study and cognition and aerobic fitness will be measured at baseline, 18 mo, and 36 mo. My role is to coordinate the cognitive testing and to contribute to papers related to the cognitive performance data.
Speakers Bureau
1. Physical Activity to Keep you Mentally Sharp
Carrie Fernald
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
908 Huntington Run Lane Kernersville NC 27284
Phone
336-992-4453
Email
mailto:cdefernal@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Rheumatology
2. Elder abuse
3. End of life issues
Civic Engagement
1. NCGNP Health Affairs Committee
2. NCGNP local chapter
3. Caregiver support group at the High Point Senior Center
4. American Red Cross
Kenneth Garrison
Student , Gerontology Program
1131-K Knox Place Dr. Greensboro NC 27407
Phone
336-294-2424
Email
mailto:kgcallme@triad.rr.com
Research Interests
1. Intergenerational Studies
2. Aging Adults as Social Capital
Civic Engagement
1. AARP State Legislative Advocate
2. AARP Executive Board Chapter # 354
3. UNC Institute on Aging, Senior Leadership Initiative
4. Greensboro City Academy
Diane Gill PhD
Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
266 HHP Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-4683
Email
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Sport and Exercise Psychology, with specialization in social psychology of physical activity
2. Research emphasizes social psychology and physical activity; current research emphasizes gender/cultural diversity and the relationship between physical activity and quality of life.
3. Teaching emphasizes graduate sport and exercise psychology; and also includes research methods, exercise adherence, and women/gender and physical activity
Recent Publications
1. See www.uncg.edu/ess/faculty/dianegill.html
Funded Projects
1. 2003-2004 Promoting Cultural Competence among Physical Activity Professionals, funded as an AAUW Scholar-in-Residence Award in 2003-2004.
2. 2000-2001, Dr. Gill, with co-investigator Ron Morrow received a Wayne F. Placek Grant Award from the American Psychological Foundation for the project: Increasing Understanding and Promoting Inclusive Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport
Courses Taught
1. ESS 644 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (Graduate)
2. ESS 611 Research Methods in ESS
3. ESS 635 Gender Issues in Exercise and Sport
4. ESS 745 Social Psychology and Physical Activity (Doctoral seminar)
5. ESS 389 Exercise Adherence (Undergraduate)
Civic Engagement
1. Evaluation services for the YWCA and several related community agencies on community physical activity projects funded through the Moses Cone - Wesley Long Community Health Foundation.
Nancy Green PhD
Associate Professor , Dept. of Computer Science
Petty Science Bldg Greensboro NC 27420
Phone
336-256-1133
Email
mailto:nlgreen@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to human-human and human-computer communication in healthcare and education.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) for patient-tailored information in clinical genetics
3. Advanced technology for training caregivers to communicate more effectively with elderly persons with dementia
Recent Publications
1. N. Green. Generation of Biomedical Arguments for Lay Readers. Proceedings of International Natural Language Generation Conference (INLG 2006), July 15-16, Sydney, Australia, pp. 114-121.
2. Timothy Bickmore, Toni Giorgino, Nancy Green, Rosalind Picard. Special issue on dialog systems for health communication. Journal of Biomedical Informatics 39 (Oct. 2006) 465-467.
3. Nancy Green. A Bayesian Network-Based Coding Scheme for Annotating Biomedical Information Presented to Genetic Counseling Clients. Journal of Biomedical Informatics. 38 (2005), 130-144.
4. Nancy Green. Simulating Alzheimer's discourse for caregiver training in artificial intelligence-based dialogue systems. In Davis, Boyd H. (ed.). Alzheimer talk, text and context: enhancing communication. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005, 199-207.
5. Nancy Green, William Lawton, and Boyd Davis. An Assistive Conversation Skills Training System for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Papers from AAAI 2004 Fall Symposium on Dialogue Systems for Health Communication, Timothy Bickmore Program Chair. (FS-04-04). AAAI Press, Menlo Park, pp. 44-49.
6. Nancy Green. A Virtual World for Coaching Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Papers from the AAAI 2002 Workshop on Automation as Caregiver: The Role of Intelligent Technology in Elder Care. AAAI Press, Menlo Park, CA, pp. 18-23.
Funded Projects
1. 2002-2008 NSF CAREER: Intelligent Argument Generation in Text and Information Graphics (2002-2008, $331,697)
Jenifer Hamil-Luker PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Sociology
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC
Phone
336-334-3731
Email
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Life course studies
2. Gender and health
3. Long-term effects of delinquency
Recent Publications
1. Hamil-Luker, Jenifer and Angela O’Rand. 2007. Gender differences in the link between childhood socioeconomic conditions and heart attack risk in adulthood. Demography 44, 137-158.
2. O’Rand, Angela M. and Jenifer Hamil-Luker. 2005. Processes of cumulative adversity linking childhood disadvantage to increased risk of heart attack. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences 60B, 117-124.
3. Hamil-Luker, Jennifer, Kenneth C. Land, and Judith Blau, J.2004. Diverse trajectories of cocaine use through early adulthood among rebellious and socially conforming youth. Social Science Research 33, 300-321.
4. Hamil-Luker, Jenifer and Peter Uhlenberg. 2002. Later life education in the 1990s: Increasing involvement and continuing disparity. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological and Social Sciences 57, S324-S331.
Funded Projects
1. 2008 Delinquency, Incarceration, and Adult Health among African American and White Men; UNCG Summer Excellence Research Grant. Summer 2008. $5000
2. 2006-2007 Childhood Exposures and Adulthood Cardiovascular Disease. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH. 2006-2007. $49,000
3. 2003-2005 Cohort Sequential Study of Education and Health Trajectories across the Life Course. National Institute on Aging, Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. 2003-2005 $71,700
Dorothy Herron PhD, RN, ACNS
Clinical Associate Professor , School of Nursing Adult Health
006 Petty Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-5098
Email
mailto:dorothy_herron@uncg.edu
Jie Hu PhD, RN
Associate Professor , School of Nursing, Community Practice
216 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC
Phone
336-256-1025
Email
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Diabetes among minority populations (Hispanics and Chinese older adults)
2. Chronic illnesses in older adults
Recent Publications
1. Hu, J., & Gruber, K. (in press, data-based publication) Positive and negative affect and health functioning indicators in older adults with chronic illnesses. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
2. Hu, J. (2007). Health-related quality of life in low-income older African Americans. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4), 253-265. Data-based publication
3. Hsueh, K.H., & Hu, J. Clarke-Ekong, S. (in press, data-based publication). The phenomenon of acculturation in filial practices among U.S. Chinese caregivers. Qualitative Health Research
4. Leak, A., Hu, J., & King, C. (in press, data-based publication). Symptom distress, spirituality and quality of life in African-American breast cancer survivors. Cancer Nursing.
5. Tung, W. C., Hu, J., Davis, C., Tung, W. K., & Lin, Y. M. (in press, data-based publication). Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to HIV and AIDS among female college students in Taiwan. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment.
6. Hu , J., Amoako, E. P., Gruber. K. J., & Rossen, E. K. (2007). The relationships among health functioning indicators and depression in older adults with diabetes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(2), 133-150. Data-based publication
7. Campbell, L., Hu, J., & Oberle, S. (2006) Factors associated with future offending by youth in grandparent-and parent-headed households. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 20(6), 258-267. Data-based publication
8. Chilton, L, Hu, J., & Wallace, D. C. (2006). Health-promoting lifestyle and diabetes knowledge in Hispanic American adults. Health Care Management & Practice, 18(5), 378-385. Data-based publication
9. Hu, J. & Meek, P. (2005). Health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Heart & Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care,34(6), 415-422. Data-based publication
10. Amos, Hu, J. & Herrick (2005). The impact of team building on communication and job satisfaction of a nursing staff. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 21(1), 10-16. Data-based publication
11. Hu, J., Herrick, C., & Hodgin, K. A. (2004). Managing the multigenerational nursing team. The Health Care Manager, 23(4), 334-340. Data-based publication
12. Hu, J. & Liu, H. P. (2004). Job satisfaction among nurses in China (2004), Home Health Care Management & Practice, 17(1), 9-13. Data-based publication
13. Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Hu, J., & Jones, E. (2004). Inclusion of women in nursing research: 1995-2001. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242. Data-based publication
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, D. C. P20 TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01,NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). Role: PI of a pilot research study: A diabetes self-management family-based intervention for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes.
2. 2003-2006 Health Behavior and Self-Management Among Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing research award. ($1,520). Principle Investigator. Wallace, D.C. TRIAD Project for Health Disparities, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH, 1R24MD000529, $825,000 Direct, $1,064,250 Total, Sept. 30, 2003-Sept. 29, 2006. Pilot Project Principle Investigator: Health-Related Quality of Life in Hispanics with Diabetes. ($29,767.56).
Emily Janke PhD
Assistant Director for Service-Learning , Office of Leadership and Service-Learning
Elliott University Center Room 214 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-1484
Email
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Identity formation, communication, and outcomes of partnerships for service-learning and community engagement
2. Faculty and student development in public scholarship
3. Organizational leadership and change for community engagement
Recent Publications
1. Janke, E. M. (in press). Defining Characteristics of Partnership Identity in Faculty-Community Partnerships. Advances in Service-Learning Research.
2. Hayes, S. & Janke, E. M. (in review). “We already do it, we just don't call it that”: Using engaged scholarship to examine applied research methods courses in undergraduate professional curricula.
3. Janke, E. M. & Colbeck, C. L. (2008). Evolving professional identities through changing organizational contexts: The influence of community partners in shaping faculty work motivations. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (pp. 31-46). Atlanta: University of Georgia.
4. Janke, E. M. & Colbeck, C. L. (2008). Learning professional roles: The situated curriculum. New Directions in Teaching and Learning (pp. 57-68). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
5. Janke, E. M. (2006). The Promise of public scholarship for undergraduate research: Developing students’ civic and academic scholarship skills. Higher Education in Review, (pp. 51 -68). http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/hesa/HER/publication.htm
6. Wharton-Michael, P., Janke, E. M., Bertelesen, A., Karim, R. & Wray, L. (2006). An explication of public scholarship objectives. In J. Cohen and R. Eberly (Eds.), A Laboratory for Public Scholarship and Democracy: New Directions in Teaching and Learning (pp. 63-72). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/112511230/PDFSTAR
Funded Projects
1. Center for the Integration of Teaching, Research, and Learning, 2004-2006 National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigator at Penn State: Carol Colbeck. Designed, conducted, and published a qualitative study of the effect of participation in teaching assistant and professional development programs on doctoral student learning outcomes. Contributed to the development of a proposal for the Penn State Institute for Research on Learning
2. Teaching Sustainability in Engineering through Public Scholarship (2006-2008) National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigators: Carol Colbeck & David Riley. Designed, conducted, and published qualitative and quantitative studies of service-learning outcomes on student development and the effect of organizational structures on faculty’s academic work and service to communities
Civic Engagement
1. UNCG Office of Leadership and Service-Learning Database management with multiple opportunities for faculty and students to engage in aging related engagement at http://studentaffairs.uncg.edu/service/
Janet Kanode MSE, LCSW
Director, JMSW Field Education , Dept. of Social Work
Room 187 Stone Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4756
Email
mailto:jhkanode@uncg.edu
William Karper PhD
Associate Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
258 HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-3035
Email
mailto:wbkarper@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Effects of exercise and wellness programming on chronic rheumatological pain conditions, especially in older adults with a focus on fibromyalgia polymyalgia rheumatic and chronic fatigue.
Recent Publications
1. Karper, W.B. (2008). Keeping active, living longer. North Carolina Medical Journal, 69,398-400.
2. Karper, W.B. (2008). The holistic effects of long-term exercise, health education, and resource assistance on one woman with multiple debilitating medical problems. Holistic Nursing Practice, 22, 206-209.
3. Karper, W.B. (2007). Fibromyalgia, cognitive problems and independence: Physical activity may be useful in home health care. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 26, 19-28.
4. Karper, W.B., et al. (2006). Fibromyalgia syndrome: The beneficial effects of exercise. Rehabilitation Nursing, 31, 193-198.
5. Karper, W.B. & Murrell, C.D. (2005). Older women, fibromyalgia, and exercise: An update. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 29, 61-67.
Funded Projects
1. 2008. Co-investigator on NIH grant proposal (currently under review) involving exercise and other treatment effects on cognitive decline in older adults
Courses Taught
1. ESS 579 Exercise and Older Adults
Civic Engagement
1. Director: research/service program at UNCG regarding exercise, health education and resource assistance effects on fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue and polymyalgia
Speakers Bureau
1. Fitness and health for older adults
2. Exercise and fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue and polymyalgia
Kenneth Klase Dr.
Associate Professor and MPA Director , Dept. of Political Science
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27401-6170
Phone
336-256-0510
Email
mailto:kaklase@uncg.edu
Civic Engagement
1. Adult Center for Enrichment, Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors
2. Member of the UNCG Gerontology Program Advisory Board and the M.S. in Gerontology Nonprofit Management Concentration within the Gerontology curriculum.
Kurt Kornatz PhD
Assistant Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
237-E HHP Building Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-5548
Email
mailto:kurt_kornatz@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Adaptations and adjustments to the neuromuscular system in response to aging, training, and fatigue.
2. Nervous system strategies mediating control of upper extremities
Recent Publications
1. Kornatz KW, Wisleder D, Stelmach GE: Age, but not preferred limb influences the kinematic substructure of rapid goal-directed movements. (Submitted December 2008).
2. Semmler JG, Kornatz KW, Enoka RM: Diminished task-related plasticity of common inputs to hand muscle motor neurons in older adults. Experimental Brain Research. 172: 507-518, 2006.
3. Flink TS, Kornatz KW, Stelmach G: Influence of motor learning on the microstructure of movements in older and young adults. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 28: 2006.
4. Kornatz KW, Christou EA, Enoka RM: Practice reduces motor unit discharge variability in a hand muscle and improves manual dexterity in old adults. Journal of Applied Physiology 98: 2072-2080, 2005.
Funded Projects
1. 2007. Eccentric exercise and movement accuracy, UNCG New Faculty Grant ($5,000).
Courses Taught
1. ESS 386 Motor Development and Learning
2. ESS 648 Learning and Performance of Physical Skills
3. ESS 661 Movement Theory
4. ESS 730 Neural Aspects of Motor Control
Speakers Bureau
1. Effects of aging on motor control
Tommy Lambeth
Associate Professor and Chair , Interior Architecture
120 Gatewood Studio Arts Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-0309
Email
mailto:tom_lambeth@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Design of products and environments for the aging
2. Student design competitions
Funded Projects
1. MODwall: modular system for tight spaces
Courses Taught
1. Design Studios IAR 101 and IAR 201
Civic Engagement
1. IARC Department
2. Salvation Army
3. My Sister's House
4. Loewenstein Legacy
Speakers Bureau
1. Design for the Aging
Susan Letvak PhD, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing , School of Nursing, Community Practice
Room 207 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-3256-1024
Email
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Aging of the workforce
2. Health and safety of older workers
3. Qualitative research methods
Recent Publications
1. Letvak, S., "Workforce Implications of Older Adults Use of Medications", presented at the North Carolina Conference on Aging, October 2008.
2. Letvak, S. & Buck, R. (2008). Factors Influencing Work Productivity and Intent to Stay in Nursing. Nursing Economics, 26(3), 159-166.
3. Letvak, S. (2007). Commentary on “self-care activities captured through discussion among community dwelling elders.” Journal of Holistic Nursing, 25(3), 170-171.
4. Kohlenberg, E., Kennedy-Malone, L., Crane, P., & Letvak, S. (2007). Infusing gerontological nursing content into advanced practice education. Nursing Outlook, 55, 38-43.
5. Hancock, D., Helfers, M.J., Cowen, K. Letvak, S. Barba, B., et al (2006) Integration of gerontology content in non-geriatric undergraduate nursing. courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
6. Kennedy-Malone, L., Penrod, J., Kohlenberg, E., Letvak, S., Crane P.B. et al. (2006). Integrating gerontology competencies into graduate nursing programs. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 123-128.
7. Letvak, S. (2005) Health and safety of the older registered nurse. Nursing Outlook, (53)2, 66-72.
8. Letvak, S. (2005). Should a staff nurse’s age be a consideration in making patient and shift assignments? The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 30(2), 84.
9. Crane, P., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Hu, J., Jones, E. (2004) Inclusion of women in nursing research. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242.
10. Letvak, S. (2003).The experience of being an older operating room nurse. AORN Journal, 78(4), 35-649.
11. *Letvak, S. (2003). The experience of being an older nurse. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(1), 45-56.
12. Letvak, S. (2002). The importance of social support for rural mental health. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 23(3), 249-261.
13. Letvak, S. (2002). Myths and realities: educating yourself about the older worker. AORN Journal, 75(6), 1101-1107.
14. *Letvak, S. (2002). Retaining the older nurse. Journal of Nursing Administration, 32(7/8), 387-392.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Interdisciplinary Quality Research
Initiative (INQRI). ($264,106, 2 years). Co-investigator (Nurse PI). The Effects of Nurse Presenteeism on Quality Care and Patient Safety.
2. 2007-2112 NCMHD/NIH. Triad Center for Health Disparities: ($6,589,78.00, 6 years). Co-investigator: Pilot study Does the TCF7L2 gene correlate with family medical history of African American individuals participating in a lifestyle intervention (role: qualitative methods expert). (D. Wallace: PI).
3. 2006-2008 Center for American Nurses, American Nurses Association. Graying and Staying: Identifying Strategies to Retain Mature Nurses ($10,000, 2 years). Co-Principal Investigator.
4. 2004-2005 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International. Pilot Study of Health and Safety Tool for Older RNs. ($925). Principal Investigator.
5. 2002-2003 American Nurses Foundation, Health and Safety of the Older Nurse ($3500). Principal Investigator.
6. 2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Attributes of the Older Nurse in North Carolina ($750). Principal Investigator.
7. 2001-2002 AORN Research Grant, The Experience of Being an Older Operating Room Nurse ($2500). Principal Investigator.
Courses Taught
1. NUR 620: Law, Policy and Economics of Healthcare
2. NUR 651: Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Client Care
3. NUR 420: Nursing Care in the Community
Civic Engagement
1. American Red Cross Disaster Nurse
2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Homebound Ministry for Sick and Homebound
Speakers Bureau
1. Aging Workforce
2. Health and Safety Needs of Aging Workers
Kevin Lowe PhD
Professor , Dept. of Business Administration
352 Bryan Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-3055
Email
mailto:kblowe@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Leadership
2. Cross Cultural Management
Jane Myers PhD, LPC
Professional Counselor and Professor , Dept. of Counseling & Educational Development
222 Curry Bldg Greensboro NC 27401
Phone
336-334-3429
Email
mailto:jemyers@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Wellness for persons of all ages, mid-life and aging issues, assessment, and counselor education
Recent Publications
1. Chang, C. Y., & Myers, J. E. (2003). Cultural adaptation of the Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (WEL): An assessment challenge. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 35, 239-250.
2. Connolly, K. M., & Myers J. E. (2003). Wellness and mattering: The role of holistic factors in job satisfaction. Journal of Employment Counseling, 40, 152-160.
3. Degges-White, S. & Myers, J. E. Women at midlife: An exploration of wellness,
subjective age, and life satisfaction. Women and Therapy. Manuscript submitted for review.
4. Degges-White, S. & Myers, J. E. (in press). Transitions, wellness, and life satisfaction: Implications for counseling midlife women. Journal of Mental Health Counseling.
Courses Taught
1. Counseling Theories and Techniques
2. Practicum for Counseling Theories and Techniques
3. Advanced Counseling Theories
4. Counseling Over the Lifespan (Course developed and implemented)
5. Practicum for Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
6. Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
7. Practicum for Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
8. Practicum for Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
9. Counseling for Middle and Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
10. Practicum for Counseling for Middle and Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
11. Wellness and Habit Change: Creating Wellness Lifestyles (Course developed and implemented)
12. Doctoral Seminar (Course developed and implemented)
13. Doctoral Internship
14. Masters/Ed.S. Internship
15. History and Philosophy of Rehabilitation Counseling (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
16. Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
17. Medical Aspects of Disability (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
18. Counseling Exceptional Children (not at UNCG)
19. Job Development and Job Placement (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
20. Occupational Information & Career Development (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
21. Rehabilitation Internship (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
22. Rehabilitation and Aging (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
23. Educational Measurement (not at UNCG)
24. Test Construction (not at UNCG)
25. Psychological/Clinical Assessment (not at UNCG)
26. Counseling for Mid-Life (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
27. Counseling Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
28. Counseling Techniques with Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
29. Counseling Needs of Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
30. Human Growth and Development (not at UNCG)
31. Practicum (not at UNCG)
Civic Engagement
1. American Counseling Association
2. Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
3. National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
Daniel Perlman PhD
Professor , Human Development and Family Studies
248 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-0134
Email
mailto:d_perlma@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Close relationships in older adults
Recent Publications
1. De Jong Gierveld, J., & Perlman, D. (2006). Longstanding non-kin relationships of older adults in the Netherlands and the U.S.A. Research on Aging, 28, 730-748.
2. Perlman, D. (2004). European and Canadian studies of loneliness among the elderly. Canadian Journal on Aging. 23, 181-188.
Courses Taught
1. Development of Relationships (taught at another University)
Susan Phillips PhD
Associate Professor , Communication Science Disorders
300 Ferguson Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-2000
Email
mailto:slphilli@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Noise-induced hearing loss
2. Speech perception and communication in older adults with hearing loss
3. Genetics of age-related hearing loss
Recent Publications
1. Voiced initial consonant perception deficits in older hearing-impaired listeners with
good and poor speech perception. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, February 2009
Funded Projects
1. 2003-2006 R03: NIDCD - Spectral Cue Use in Listeners with Poor Word Recognition (Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006)
Courses Taught
1. Adult Aural Rehabilitation
2. Speech and Hearing Science
Jay Poole
Visiting Assistant Professor , Dept. of Social Work
263 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4097
Email
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Mental Health and Aging
2. Clinical Social Work with Older Adults
3. Community based aging services and mental health in aging
Recent Publications
1. Poole, J., Pearson, A., Rife, J., and Moore, W. (in press). Developing community partnerships with religiously affiliated organizations to address aging needs: A case study of the congregational social work education initiative. In Social Work and Christianity: An International Journal.
2. Poole, J. and Kanode, J. (2008). “Gero-Innovations in the advanced msw curriculum: Outcomes and Lessons Learned,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. October 31, 2008. (Presentation)
3. Moore, W. and Poole, J. “The congregational social work education initiative: Integrating gerontology content in bsw and msw field instruction,” Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. April 19, 2008. (Presentation)
4. Poole, J., Moore, W. & Kanode, J. “Gero-innovations in the master’s advanced curriculum project,” Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. April 19, 2008. (Presentation)
5. Rife, J., Poole, J., Pearson, A., & Moore, L. “The congregational social work education initiative: Integrating gerontology content in bsw and msw field instruction,” Aging in America National Conference of the NCOA and ASA, Washington, D.C. March 28, 2008.
6. Rife, J, Moore, W., Moore, C. & Poole, J. (2007). Building competencies in gerontological social work: The congregational social work initiative. In Conference proceedings 2007 Council on Social Work Education Gero Ed Conference. Online at http://depts.washington.edu/geroctr/Center2/sub2_3_3GEF07.html
7. Poole, J. & Burrow, K. (2005). Brookstone haven: Providing residential services for the dually diagnosed in the environment of mental health reform. In A. Poindexter (Ed.), Proceedings from the 22nd Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, From Genes to Policy: The Many Faces of Dual Diagnosis, October 26-29 New York: NADD Press.
8. Poole, J. & Burrow, K. (2005). Brookstone haven: Providing residential services for the dually diagnosed in the environment of mental health reform. In A. Poindexter (Ed.), Proceedings from the 22nd Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, From Genes to Policy: The Many Faces of Dual Diagnosis, October 26-29 New York: NADD Press.
Funded Projects
1. 2008. Taylor, M. and Poole, J. The bachelor’s experiential learning project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation two years at $7,500.
2. 2007. Poole, J. Moore, W. and Kanode, J. ( 2007). The master’s advanced curriculum project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation first year at $19,000 and one subsequent year at $19,000.
3. 2007. Moore, W., Rife, J., Poole, J, and Moore C. (2007) The congregational social work education initiative. The Moses Cone Foundation funding for initial year at 120, 120, subsequent two years pending favorable review at 100,000 each year.
Courses Taught
1. Social Work Research Methods (Undergraduate)
2. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis I (Undergraduate)
3. Social Work Methods II (Macro Practice) (Undergraduate)
4. Social Work Research Methods (Graduate)
5. Research Designs and Data Analysis for Social Work Practice (Graduate)
6. Human Behavior and Social Functioning I (Graduate)
7. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis I (Graduate)
8. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis II (Graduate)
9. Social Work with Groups (Graduate)
10. Field Instruction and Seminar I (Graduate)
11. Field Instruction and Seminar II (Graduate)
12. Field Instruction and Seminar III (Graduate)
13. Social Work in Health and Mental Health I (Graduate)
14. Social Work in Health and Mental Health II (Graduate)
Civic Engagement
1. Top Priority Inc. clinical supervision and program development consultation, Winston Salem, N.C.
2. Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinical social workers
3. Member and Chair (2007) of Consumer Rights Committee of Therappeutic Alternatives Inc.
4. Therapeutic Alternatives Inc. Clinical consultation and supervision
5. NC Division of Medical Assistance Coordinator/Facilitation of focus groups involving graduate student facilitators
6. Guilford County Health Department Consultation on Medicaid billing and standards of care
Speakers Bureau
1. Community based aging services
2. Mental health issues and aging
Corey Remle PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar , Gerontology Program
McIver Building Room 213 Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-1028
Email
mailto:corey_remle@uncg.edu
John Rife PhD, ACSW
Associate Dean , School of Human Environmental Sciences
231 Stone Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-0363
Email
mailto:jcrife@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Employment and aging
2. Community partnerships and aging services
3. Gerontology policy
Recent Publications
1. Poole, K., Rife, J., & Pearson, A. (2009). “Developing Community Partnerships with Religiously Affiliated Organizations to Address Aging Needs: A Case Study of the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative”, Journal of Social Work and Christianity, 36 (2), 176-191.
2. Rife, J. (2007). “Infusion of Gerontology Content in 2005 and 2006 Bachelor and Master of Social Work Accreditation Reports, A Content Analysis, Aging Times, 2 (1) Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, National Center for Gerontology Education.
3. Rife, J. (2006) “Helping Older Unemployed Women Regain Employment: Implications for Social Work Education”, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting: On-Line @ http://cswe.confex.com/cswe/2006/
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2010 Co-Investigator, Congregational Social Work Education Initiative. This project trains BSW and MSW students in gerontological practice through preservice training and field internships in central North Carolina congregational faith-based settings ($320,000). With Prof. K. Jay Poole (PI), and Prof. Ann Pearson.
Courses Taught
1. Social Services and Aging
Civic Engagement
1. Chairperson, Presbyterian Counseling Center
Eileen Rossen PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Professor , School of Nursing
321 Moore Bldg Greensboro NC
Phone
336-334-5058
Email
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Health promotion (depression, quality of life, self-esteem, and psychological well-being)
2. Relocation transition experiences and health (psychosocial, and quality of life outcomes of relocation to independent living communities)
3. Psychometric properties of the Self-Efficacy Relocation Scale
4. Older adults health and well being
5. Depression
6. Self esteem
Recent Publications
1. Amoako, E, Skelly, A. H., & Rossen, E. K. (in press in 2008). Diabetes Self-care and Psychosocial Adjustment in older African-American women. Western Journal of Nursing Research.
2. Amoako, E, Skelly, A. H., & Rossen, E. K. (2008). Outcomes of an intervention to reduce uncertainty among African-American women with Diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 30(8), 928-942.
3. Rossen, E. K., Knafl, K.A. & Flood, M. (2008). Older women’s perceptions of Successful aging. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 32(2), 73-88.
4. McNeill, C., Shattell, M., Rossen, E. K., & Bartlett, T. R. (2008). Relationship skills building with older adults. Journal of Nursing Education, 47(6), 269-271
5. Rossen, E. K. (2007). Assessing Older Persons' Readiness to Move to Independent Congregate Living. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 21(6), 292-296.
6. Rossen, E. K. & Gruber, K. J. (2007). Development and psychometric testing of the Relocation Self-Efficacy Scale. Nursing Research, 56(4), 244-251.
7. Rossen, E. K. & Knafl, K. A. (2007). Women’s well-being after relocation to independent Living communities. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 29(2), 183-199.
8. Hu, J., Amoako, E. P., Gruber, K. J. & Rossen, E. K. (2007). The relationships among health functioning indicators and depression in older adults with diabetes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(2), 133-150.
9. Hancock, D., Helfers, M. J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B. E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D., Rossen, E. K. & Bannon, M. (2006). Integration of gerontology content in nongeriatric undergraduate nursing courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
10. McReynolds, J., & Rossen, E. K. (2004). The importance of physical activity, nutrition, and social support for optimal aging. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 18(4), 200-6.
11. Rossen, E. K., & Knafl, K.A. (2003). Older women’s response to residential relocation: Description of transition styles. Qualitative Health Research. 13(1), 20-36.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2009 Older Adults Relocating to Independent Living Communities: Factors Affecting Depression and Quality of LifeHealth, Psychosocial, and Well-being.
2. 2006-2010. Outcomes of Older African american Women Relocating to Independent Congregate Living Communities. funded by Gamma Zeta, chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI).
Olav Rueppell PhD
Associate Professor , Dept. of Biology
Room 312 Eberhart Bldg Greensboro NC 27403
Phone
336-256-2591
Email
mailto:Omitted by preference
Research Interests
1. Biology of aging
2. Model organisms
3. Behavioral senescence
4. Biodemography
Recent Publications
1. RUEPPELL O. Aging of Social Insects. Book chapter in: “Organization of Insect Societies – From genomes to socio-complexity”, J. Gadau & J. Fewell (eds.), Harvard University Press, in press. 2008
2. Ward K. N., Coleman J. Clittin, K., Fahrbach, S., Rueppell O. (2008) Age, caste, and behavior determine the replicative activity of intestinal stem cells in honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Experimental Gerontology, 43: 530-537.
3. Rueppell O., Linford*, R., Gardner P., Coleman J. Fine, K. (2008) Aging and demographic plasticity in response to experimental age structures in honeybees (Apis mellifera L). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 62: 1621-1631.
4. Rueppell O., Bachelier, C., Fondrk M.K., Page R.E. Jr. (2007) Regulation of life history determines lifespan of worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L). Experimental Gerontology, 42: 1020-1032.
5. Rueppell O., Christine S., Mulcrone C. & Groves L. (2007) Aging without functional senescence in honey bee workers. Current Biology, 17: R274-R275.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2009 “Nutritional Effects on Intestinal Health and Longevity of Honey bee Workers”, PI, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign ($7,500).
2. 2007 RAHSS Supplement to RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution, PI, National Science Foundation ($6,000).
3. 2006-2009 “RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution”, PI, National Science Foundation ($363,265).
4. 2006-2009 “UBM/RUI: Using Collaborative Undergraduate Research to Train Students in Mathematics and Biology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro”, Co-PI (PI: Rychtar), National Science Foundation ($239,835).
5. 2004-2005 "Mitosis and Apoptosis in Relation to Lifespan in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.)", PI, American Federation of Aging Research ($ 54,911).
6. 2003-2006 “Biodemography and Behavioral Senescence in the Honey Bee”, subcontract from project “Biodemographic Effects or Social Evolution in the Honey Bee”, (PI: Page) in program project: “Biodemographic determinants of life span” (PI: Carey, PO1 AG22500), National Institute of Aging ($ 93,414).
Courses Taught
1. Bio 549 Biology of Aging
2. Bio 541 Entomology
3. Bio 341 Invertebrate Zoology
Civic Engagement
1. Public advising on arthropod and other invertebrate concerns
Cody Sipe PhD, ES, RCEP
Assistant Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
237-K HHP Building P.O. Box 26169 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-324-3274
Email
mailto:CLSIPE@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Lifestyle (diet and exercise) treatment of chronic disease conditions such as CVD, diabetes, arthritis, etc.
2. Enhancing physical functioning in older adults through exercise programming
3. Effects of a power training program on function, balance and mobility in seniors
Courses Taught
1. ESS 379 Fitness Instruction
2. ESS 467 Exercise and Fitness Testing
3. ESS 469 Exercise Prescription
Speakers Bureau
1. Top Strategies for Healthy Aging
2. Exercise for 50+ Adults
3. Fall Prevention and Balance Training
4. Exercise for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease including Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Obesity, Fibromyalgia
5. The Power of a Pro-Aging Attitude in an Anti-Aging World
6. Cutting-Edge Strategies for Optimizing Function in Older Adults
Laura Tallant Au.D.
Assistant Professor , UNCG Speech and Hearing Clinic
Gateway University Research Park 5900 Summit Avenue Browns Summit NC 27214
Phone
336-217-5122
Email
mailto:lmtallan@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Balance/vestibular testing and fall reduction in the aging population
2. Cochlear implants
3. Adult Cochlear Implant Rehab Group
4. Hearing aids
Courses Taught
1. CSD 334 Introduction to Audiology
2. CSD 557 Pediatric Aural Rehabilitation
Martha Taylor PhD, RD, LDN
Associate Professor Director of Graduate Studies Director, Dietetic Internship , Dept. of Nutrition
336 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-0326
Email
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Nutrition risks and needs of older adults
2. Nutrition education and assessment
Recent Publications
1. Soban, M.*, Cherry, C.A.*, Taylor, M.L. 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Dietary adherence and chronic disease status among older community-living adults. FASEB J 20(4): A619, 2006.
2. Cherry, C.A.*, Soban, M.*, Taylor, M.L. Nutritional assessment of independent-living older adults in central North Carolina. FASEB J 20(4): A622, 2006.
3. Frame, C.J.*, Green, C.G., Herr, D.G., Myers, J.E., Taylor, M.L. The stages of change for dietary fat and fruit and vegetable intake of patients at the outset of a cardiac rehabilitation program. American J. Health Promotion, 15(6): 405-413, 2001.
4. Frame, C.J.*, Green, C.G., Herr, D.G., Myers, J.E., Taylor, M.L. A two-year stage of change evaluation of dietary fat and fruit and vegetable intake behaviors of cardiac rehabilitation patients. American J. Health Promotion 17(6): 361-368, 2003.
5. Francis, S.L.*, Taylor, M.L, Strickland, A.W.* Needs and preference assessment for an in-home nutrition education program using social marketing theory. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly 24(2): 73-92, 2004.
6. Ma, B.* and Taylor, M.L. Omega-3 fatty acids and depression in non-institutionalized older women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 19(2): 117-129, 2004.
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01, NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787. Our project is included as a pilot study as part of this larger program grant: “Reducing Diabetes Risk Among African American Women Using Trained Peer Educators in a Church Setting.”
2. 2007-2009 ML Taylor and CA Cherry, Co-PIs; 10/1/2007-3/31/2009 (18 months); $74,159 Direct Costs. STATUS: Funded
Courses Taught
1. NTR 573 Medical Nutrition Therapy
2. NTR 693 Advanced Medical Dietetics
Civic Engagement
1. Community Nutrition Advisory Committee Chair
2. Senior Resources of Guilford Chair
Anita Tesh PhD, RN, CNE, CEA-II
Associate Dean and Associate Professor , School of Nursing
005 Petty Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-4901
Email
mailto:anita_tesh@uncg.edu
Dayna Touron PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Psychology
296 Eberhart Bldg Greensboro NC 26170
Phone
336-256-0410
Email
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Cognitive aging
2. Cognitive strategy use and skill acquisition in older adults
3. Metacognition influences on older adults cognition
Recent Publications
1. Touron, D. R. & Hertzog, C. (under review December 2008). Age differences in strategic behavior during a computation-based skill acquisition task.
2. Touron, D. R., Oransky, N., Meier, M. E., & Hines, J. C. (under review December 2008). Metacognitive monitoring and strategic behavior in working memory performance: An examination of adult age differences.
3. Touron, D. R., Hertzog, C., & Speagle, J. Z. (under review December 2008). Subjective learning discounts test type: Evidence from an associative learning and transfer task.
4. Mitzner, T. L., Touron, D. R., Rogers, W. A., & Hertzog, C. (under review December 2008). Age and strategy in visual search: An eye-movement analysis.
5. Rawson, K. A. &. Touron, D. R. (under review December 2008). Age-related differences in practice effects during reading comprehension: Older adults are slower to shift from computation to retrieval.
6. Hines, J., Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2008). Metacognitive influences on study time allocation in an associative recognition task: An analysis of adult age differences Manuscript in press at Psychology and Aging.
7. Hertzog, C., Touron, D. R., & Hines, J. (2007). Does a time monitoring deficit influence older adults' delayed retrieval shift during skill acquisition? Psychology and Aging, 22,607-624.
8. Touron, D. R., Swaim, E., & Hertzog, C. (2007). Moderation of older adults’ retrieval reluctance through task instructions and monetary incentives. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 62B, 149-155.
9. Touron, D. R. (2006). Are item-level strategy shifts abrupt and collective? Age differences in cognitive skill acquisition. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 13, 781-786.
10. Touron, D. R., Hoyer, W. J., & Cerella, J. (2004). Age-related differences in the component processes of cognitive skill learning. Psychology and Aging, 19, 565-580.
11. Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2004). Distinguishing age differences in knowledge, strategy use, and confidence during strategic skill acquisition. Psychology and Aging, 19, 452-466.
12. Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2004). Strategy shift affordance and strategy choice in young and older adults. Memory & Cognition, 32, 298-310.
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2010 Touron, D. R. Co-Investigator, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skilll acquisition”; R01 AG024485; $385,466 R56, Director’s Bridge Award funded 2009-2010, co-author and PI. of $125,618 sub-contract to UNCG.
2. 2004-2009 Co-Investigator with Christopher Hertzog at Georgia Institute of Technology, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skill acquisition”;R01 AG024485; $1,359,025 funded 2004-2009
3. PI, Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award, “Metacognition and age in strategic skill acquisition”; F32 AG022273; funding offered but not accepted 2003
4. National Institute on Aging Post-Doctoral Fellowship; NIA Institutional Training Grant in Cognitive Aging, T32 AG000175; funded 2001-2003
Courses Taught
1. PSY 375 Psychology of Aging
Civic Engagement
1. American Psychological Association, Member including membership in Division 3: Experimental Psychology and Division 20: Adult Development and Aging
2. American Psychological Society, Member
3. Psychonomic Society, Full Member
4. Southeastern Psychological Association, Member
5. Women in Cognitive Science, Member
6. Southeastern Workers in Memory, Member; 2007 President
William Tullar PhD
Professor , Bryan School of Business & Economics
364 Bryan Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-4526
Email
mailto:wltullar@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Misbehavior of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Civic Engagement
1. TRLA member
Debra Wallace PhD, RN
Associate Dean for Research Director of the Center for Health of Vulnerable Populations Daphine Doster Mastroianni Distinguished Professor , School of Nursing
Room 210 Moore Nursing Bldg. Greensboro NC 27403
Phone
336-256-0572
Email
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Minority aging
2. Health disparities
3. Community based services
4. Heart disease and diabetes
5. Function
Recent Publications
1. Crane, P.B., & Wallace, D.C. (2007). Cardiovascular Risks and Physical Activity in Middle-Aged and Elderly African-American Women. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, 297-303.
2. Jones, E. D., Ivanov, L., Wallace, D. & VonCannon, L. (2006). Examining the Metabolic Syndrome in Russia. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 12, 260-266.
3. Chilton, L., Hu, J., & Wallace, D.C. (2006). Health-promoting lifestyle and diabetes knowledge in Hispanic American adults. Home Health Care Management and Practice,18(5), 378-385.
4. Hancock, D., Helfers, M.J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B.E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D., Rossen, E., & Bannon, M. (2005). Integration of Gerontology Content in Non-Geriatric Undergraduate Nursing Courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111
5. Frable, P.J., Wallace, D.C. & Ellison, K.J. (2004). Using guidelines in home care for people with diabetes. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(7), 462-468.
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, D.C. (PI). Triad Center for Health Disparities. NCMHD/NIH, 1P20MD002289-01, 10/2007-05/2012, $6,659,123.
2. 2008-2011 Cowling, W.R. (PI), Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health, D09HP05333, 7/2008-6/2011, DHHS/Health Resources and Services Administration, $750,000 (Co-Investigator)
3. 2006-2009 Barba, B. (PI). Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Project-2. Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, July 2006-June 2009. $518,400, (5% effort). Co-Investigator
4. 2005-2009 Pericak-Vance, M. Guilford Genomic Medicine Initiative, Department of Defense, [collaboration between Duke University, UNCG and Moses Cone Health System], April 2005-April 2009, $8.06 million. Co-Investigator
Courses Taught
1. Advanced Health Policy and Ethics
Janice Wassel PhD
Director , Gerontology Program
220 McIver Building Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-1020
Email
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Financial gerontology/Financial sociology
2. Family finances across the life course
3. Business and aging
4. Healthy aging
5. Women's labor force participation and retirement
6. Aging, caregiving, and intergenerational relationships
7. Caregiving on women's health and their life courses
8. Institutions and the life course
Recent Publications
1. Adams, T. & J. I. Wassel. (Under review) “Predicting Subsyndromal Depression in Midlife and Older Adults.”
2. Wassel, J. I. and W. L. Tullar. (Under review). “Two Programs Divided by a Common Language.”
3. Ross, B. and J. I. Wassel (Under review) “An Oral History Project with the Elderly Montagnard Refugees.”
4. Wassel, J. I. 2008. “Healthy Aging” NC Medical Journal: Healthy Aging (69:5)
5. Wassel, J. I. 2008. “Boomerang Burdens: Back to the Nest.” AgingWell. Summer. 14-15.
6. Wassel, J. I. 2007. “The Making of the Senior Sandwich.” AgingWell. Winter. 12-13.
7. Wassel, J. I. and Cutler, N. E. 2007. “Family Aging and the Practice of Elder Law: A Financial Gerontology Perspective,” Journal of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Vol. 3 (1) 67-76.
8. Kennedy-Malone, L., E. Jones, G. Hinton, C. O. Lengyel, J. I. Wassel and M. Taylor, “Promoting Interdisciplinary Student Clinical Activity: Health Fairs for Rural Older Adults.” Geriatric Nursing.
9. Wassel, J. I. and Cutler, N. E. 2007. “What’s New in Middle-Age Mortality?” Journal of Financial Service Professionals. Vol. 61 (1) 19-24.
10. Wassel, J. I. 2006. “Financial planning and the ‘senior sandwich’ generation,” Journal of Financial Service Professionals, Vol. 60 (6) 22-26.
11. Wassel, J. I. 2005. Invited Response. Journals of Gerontology. B:SS 59:S358.
Funded Projects
1. 2007 AARP, “Business and Aging Case Study Project”, Funded 2007.
2. 2005 Center on Aging and the Community, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, “The Impact of TimeSlips on Staff-Resdient Relatinships in Long-Term Care Setting in North Carolina”, Funded, 2005.
Courses Taught
1. Critical Issues in Aging
2. Sociology of Aging
3. Social Gerontology
4. Demography and Gender
5. Silver Industries
6. Research Methodology
7. Boomers
Civic Engagement
1. Advisory Board on Aging, Orange County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina
2. Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
3. Sigma Phi Omega. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Public Policy Committee
5. AARP Aging and Business Education Initiative
6. AARP Older Workforce Initiative
7. North Carolina Gerontology Consortium
8. Aging Society of America
Speakers Bureau
1. Navigating the Complexities of Family Aging
2. Women and Entrepreneurs: A Silver Advantage?
3. The Senior Sandwich: The Increasing Complexity in Later-Life Families
4. Aging: Not for Sissies
5. “Baby” Boomers as Consumers, Workers, Savers and Investors: Their Economic Impact
6. Demographics: Aging Trends in the Geriatric & Mental Health Population
7. Mixing Business and Aging: The UNCG Gerontology Program
8. The UNCG Gerontology Program: Producing Leaders in the Profession
9. Aging: The Expected and Normal
10. The Power of Language: Voices from Later Life
11. BOOMers: Demography, not Destiny
Dianne Welsh PhD, SPHR
Charles A. Hayes Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship , Bryan School of Business & Economics
328 Bryan Building P.O. Box 26165 Greensboro NC 27402-6165
Phone
336-256-8507
Email
mailto:dhwelsh@uncg.edu
Bei Wu PhD
Associate Professor , Gerontology Program
McIver Bldg Room 126 Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-8579
Email
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Aging and oral health
2. China's aging populations
Recent Publications
1. Wu, B., Goins, R.T., Laditka, J.N., & Ignatenko, V. Gender Differences in Perception of Dementia and Healthy Lifestyle among Older Adults in Rural West Virginia. (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
2. Beard, R., Fetterman, D., Wu, B., & Bryant, C. The Two Voices of Alzheimer’s: Attitudes Toward Brain Health by Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Support Persons (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
3. Laditka, S., Corwin, S., Beard, R., Wu, B., Sharkey, J., Laditka, J.N., & Liu, R. Views about Aging Well among a Diverse Group of Older Americans: Implications for Promoting Cognitive Health (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
4. Anderson, L. A., Beard, R., Day, K. L., McConnell, S., Reed, P. S., Wu, B. (alphabetic order). Adults’ Views about “Cognitive Health” – Implications for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
5. Du, M. Q., Jiang, H., Tai, B. J., Wu, B., Bian, Z. (under review). Root Caries Patterns and Risk Factors of Middle-aged and Elderly People in P.R. China. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
6. Friedman, D., Laditka, J. N., Hunter, R., Ivey, S., Wu, B., Tseng, W., Corwin, S., Lui, R., & Matthews, A. (in press). Getting the Message Out About Brain Health: A Cross Cultural Comparison of Older Adults’ Media Awareness and Communication Needs on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain. The Gerontologist, Special Issue.
7. Laditka, J.N., Beard, R.L., Bryant, L.L., Fetterman, D., Hunter, R., Ivey, S., Logsdon, R.G., Sharkey, J.R., Wu, B. (alphabetic order) (in press). Promoting Cognitive Health: A Formative Research Collaboration of the Healthy Aging Research Network. The Gerontologist, Special Issue.
8. Wu, B., Chi, I., Plassman, B. L., & Guo, M. (in press). Depressive Symptoms and Health Problems among Chinese Immigrant Elders in the U.S. and Chinese Elders in China. Aging and Mental Health.
9. Wu, B., & Caro, F.G. (in press). Workforce in Residential Care Facilities in Rural China. Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
10. Wu, B., Mao, Z.F., & Xu, Q. (2008). Institutional Care for Elders in Rural China. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 20, 218-239.
11. Wu, B., Plassman, B.L., Crout, R.J., & Liang, J. (2008). Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 63A, 495-500.
12. Wu, B., Chi, I., Mjelde-Mossey, L.A., & Silverstein N.M. (2008). Gender Differences in Contributory Behaviors among the Oldest-Old Chinese in Shanghai. Ageing International, 32, 65-77.
13. Wu, B., Mao, Z.F., Rockett, I., & Yue, Y.W. (2008). Socioeconomic Status and Alcohol Use among Urban and Rural Residents in China. Substance Abuse and Misuse, 43, 952-966.
14. Miltiades, H. & Wu, B. (corresponding author) (2008). Factors Affecting Western Physician Visits in a Chinese and Chinese Immigrant Sample. Social Science & Medicine, 66, 704-714.
15. Mao, Z. F., Wu, B., & Zhang, J. Z. (2008). Development of Village Clinics in Hubei Province: Current Status and Its Policy Implications. Development and Research Report in Hubei, 2008 (pp.243-269). Wuhan, China: Wuhan University Publisher.
16. Emerson-Lombardo, N.B., Wu, B., Chang, K., & Hohnstein, J.K. (2007). Model Dementia Care Programs for Asian Americans. In C. Cox (Ed.) Dementia and Social Work Practice: Research and Interventions (pp.205-229). New York: Springer Publisher.
17. Hu, J.P., Zhang, J. C, Wang, L. C, Mao, Z.F., & Wu, B. et al. (Eds.) (2007). Survey of Primary Health Clinics in Hubei. Wuhan, China: Hubei Science and Technology Publisher.
18. Wu, B., Plassman, B.L., Liang, J., & Wei, L. (2007). Cognitive Function and Dental Care Utilization among Community-dwelling Older Adults. American Journal of Public Health, 97, 2216-2221.
19. Mjelde-Mossey, L.A., Wu, B. & Chi, I. (2007). Civic Engagement of the Oldest-Old in Shanghai. Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2, 15-22.
20. Wu, B. & Xu, Q. (2007). Community-based Long-Term Care in Urban Setting. Chinese Population Studies, 31, 61-70.
21. Mao, Z.F. & Wu, B. (corresponding author) (2007). Cohort Differences in Health Behaviors among Urban and Rural Residents in China. Public Health, 121, 761-764.
22. Wu, B. (2007). Dental Service Utilization among Urban and Rural Older Adults in China. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 67, 185-188.
23. Wu, Y., Wang, H., Wu, B., McCrone, S., & Lai, H.J. (2007). Risk Factors for Early Onset of Severe Disability: A Longitudinal Analysis of a 17-year Follow-up Data. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 26, 258-274.
Funded Projects
1. Under Review. Principal Investigator, Trend and Trajectories of Oral Health among Older Americans: The Role of Cognitive Function. RO1 grant application under review by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging.
2. Application submitted. Principal Investigator, Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Chinese Elders. R03 grant application submitted to the National Institutes of Health/Fogarty International Center.
3. 2008-2010. Principal Investigator, Social Support, Depression and Oral Health in Later Life. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1 R21 DE019518-01). 9/1/2008-8/31/2010. $418,708.
4. 2008-2010. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Chinese Dementia Care Research Center: Infrastructure, Training And Pilot Studies. Subcontract from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (PI: Sue Levkoff). Funded by the NIH/Fogarty International Center. 2008-2010.
5. 2008-2011. Consultant, Nutritional Supplement Clinical Trial for Early Alzheimer’s. Funded by the National Alzheimer’s Association. 2008-2011.
6. 2007-2009. Principal Investigator, Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1R21DE016970 - 01A2). 5/1/2007-4/30/2009. $420,852.
7. 2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Cognitive Function, Inflammatory Markers, and Oral Health. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2007-2008. $25,000.
8. 2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Calibration for an NIH/NIDCR Funded Project: Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by West Virginia University, School of Dentistry. 2007-2008.
9. 2006-2009. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Prevention Research to Promote and Protect Brain Health. Subcontract from the University of South Carolina (PI: James Laditka). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2006-0/29/2009.
10. 2004-2009. Co-Investigator, Rural Healthy Aging Network. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2004-9/29/2009. $500,000
11. 2006-2009. Principal Investigator, Mentorship Grant. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2006-2009. $45,682
12. 2006-2008. Technical Adviser, E-Technology for Chinese Dementia Caregivers. PI: Hongtu Chen, Harvard Medical School. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (1R43AG 026815-01A1). 2006-2008.
13. 2002-2007. Consultant, Career Opportunities In Research Education & Training (COR) Honors (5T34MH065184). Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. 2002-2007.
14. 2004-2007. Principal Investigator, Evaluation of West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Funded by Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2004-2007. $53,000.
Courses Taught
1. Survey methods
2. Culture, diversity, and aging
3. Aging, women, and cultural issues
Civic Engagement
1. Co-chair, Public Policy Committee, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
2. Judge, Geriatric Oral Health research Awards, International Association for Dental Research
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Professor , Dept. of Sociology
333 Graham Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-5378
mailto:rebecca_adams@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Friendship of older adults
Recent Publications
1. Adams, R. G., Berggren, J., Docherty, L., Ruffin, K., Pfaff Wright, C. 2006. Gender-of-author differences in study design of older adult friendship surveys. Personal Relationships 13(4):503-520.
2. Adams, R.G., & Ueno, K. 2006. Adult Men’s Friendships. In V.H. Bedford & B. F. Turner, Men in Relationships: Life Course and Life Span Perspectives. Springer.
3. Adams, R. G. 2006. Friendship During the Later Years. In G. Ritzer, Encyclopedia of Sociology. Blackwell.
4. Ueno, K., & Adams, R. G. 2005. Adult Friendship: A Decade Review. In P. Noller & J. Feeney, Close Relationships, Psychology Press.
5. Adams, R.G., & Stevenson, M. 2004. A Lifetime of Relationships Mediated by Technology. Pp. 368-393 in F. Lang & K L. Fingerman, Growing Together: Personal Relationships across the Life Span. Cambridge.
Beth E. Barba PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN
Professor , School of Nursing
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. Tesh, A. S., Barba, B. E., & Wallace, D. (2008, in press). Rising to the aging challenge: Nurse managers’ response to the changing patient demographic. Nursing Management.
2. Hamrick, I., Kennedy-Malone, L., & Barba, B.E. (2008, in press). Providing health care to aging North Carolinians: Educational Initiatives in Geriatrics. North Carolina Medical Journal.
3. Barba, B. E., Barba, J. R., & Rankin, C. (2007). Caring for older adults in the radiology department. Are you prepared? Journal of Radiology Nursing, 26(1), 11-14.
4. Barba, B. E., Tesh, A. S., & Kohlenberg, E. M. (2007). Recognize the many facets of gerontological nursing. Nursing Management, 38(1), 36-41.
5. Barba, B. E., Tesh, A. S., & DeBrew, J. (2007). (2nd ed.). The hospitalized older adult: A teaching manual for geriatric nursing care for RNs and LPNs [Includes CD]. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
6. Barba, B.E., Buck, R., Tesh, A., Cozort, R. (2007). Examination of the relationship between knowledge about aging and anxiety about aging among geriatric nursing personnel. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 47(1), 2.
7. Barba, B. E., & Tesh, A. (2006). Creative use of train-the-trainer models and imaginative technology to educate practicing acute care nurses in best practices of geriatric care. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 341.
8. Barba, B. E., & Coleman, P. (2006). What are Old People For? Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(8), 7-8.
9. Barba, B. E., & Gendler, P. (2006). Education/community collaborations for undergraduate nursing gerontological clinical experiences. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 107-111.
10. Hancock, D., Helfers, M. J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B. E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D.,
Rossen, E., & Bannon, M. (2006). Integration of gerontology content in undergraduate nursing courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
11. Barba, B. E., & Beel-Bates, C. (2006). Sustaining achievements of gerontological enhanced curriculum: Ensuring continuation of undergraduate gerontological curricular enhancements. [Abstract]. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 386.
12. Tesh, A. S., Barba, B. E., & Letvak, S. (2006). Nurse as family caregivers: A double-decker sandwich. [Abstract]. Journal of Women’s Health, 15(4), 466.
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2012. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2009-June 2010. Direct costs ($160,000). (30% effort)
2. 2006-2009. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2006-June 2009. Direct costs ($518,400). (30% effort)
3. 2005-2008. Kohlenberg, E. (PI). Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health Access. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (D09HP05333). August 2005-June 2008. ($810,000) (15% effort)
Courses Taught
1. NUR 498 Directed Research “Knowledge about aging & anxiety toward aging of nurse managers”
2. NUR 782 Health Disparities and Outcomes
3. NUR 561 Scope of Gerontological Healthcare
4. NUR 581 End of Life Care
5. NUR 661 The Scope of Gerontological Nursing
6. NUR 662 Nursing Assessment of the Older Adult
7. NUR 663 Gerontological Nursing Practicum
8. NUR 561 The Scope of Gerontological Healthcare
9. NUR 471 Nursing Care of the Older Adult
Civic Engagement
1. Piedmont Triad Aging Network, 1995-present
Leandra Bedini PhD, LRT/CTRS
Professor and Director of Graduate Study , Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management School of Health and Human Performance
420-C HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3260
mailto:bedini@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Leisure and health of family caregivers of older adults
2. Leisure of woman with disabilities
3. Qualitative research methods
Recent Publications
1. Gladwell, Bedini, Byrd, & Cardenas (under review). Family caregivers: An untapped target market. Tourism Management.
2. Bedini, L. A. (2007). Use of magic as a therapeutic intervention for older adults with mild cognitive and physical limitations. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 16.
3. Bedini, L. A., & Gladwell, N. J. (2006). Barriers to leisure travel of family caregivers: A preliminary examination. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22 (4), 322-333.
4. Gladwell, N. J., & Bedini, L. A. (2004). Regaining lost leisure: The leisure travel of family caregivers. Tourism Management, 25, 685-693.
5. Bedini, L. A., & Phoenix, T. L. (2004). Perceptions of leisure by family caregivers: A profile. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38, 366-381.
Courses Taught
1. RPM 316: Leisure and Older Adults
Civic Engagement
1. Race for the Cure – waterstop volunteer
2. SWOOP – women’s community betterment group
D. Gordon Bennett PhD
Professor , Dept. of Geography
126 Graham Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3894
mailto:dgbennet@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. “Population,” in D. Gordon Bennett and Jeffrey C. Patton, THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, 2006.
2. “The Population of the Carolinas,” Melinda Meade in D. Gordon Bennett and Jeffrey C. Patton (eds.), A GEOGRAPHY OF THE CAROLINAS, 2008.
3. “Population of North Carolina” and “Population of the Triad,” in Jeffrey C. Patton, Roberta Williams and D. Gordon Bennett, A COMPARATIVE ATLAS: NORTH CAROLINA AND THE TRIAD, 2008
Courses Taught
1. Cultural Geography
2. The United States and Canada
3. World Population Problems
4. Seminar in Population and Urban Studies
Speakers Bureau
1. Population Trends in the U.S.
2. Poverty in America
3. World Population Trends and Problems
Andrew Broad PhD
Director, Center for Busines and Economic Research , Bryan School of Business & Economics
PO Box 26165 Greensboro NC 27402-6165
Phone
336-334-4867
mailto:andrewbrod@uncg.edu
Lynda Brown PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Nutrition
318 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27412-6170
Phone
336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Epidemic of obesity, a major risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of metabolic impairments that includes insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease
2. Hormonal signals whose secretion is proportional to body fat (adiposity signals, leptin and insulin) reduce food intake and body weight by directly stimulating receptors in the ARC
3. Inflammation and aging
4. Estrogen’s role decreasing the inflammatory effects of aging and diet induced obesity.
5. Interaction of aging, sex differences, obesity and inflammation.
6. Environmental factors leading to obesity, such as consumption of high-fat and calorically dense food
7. Regulation of food intake and body weight
8. Sex hormones influencing the efficacy of adiposity hormones as they interact with food intake control systems in the brain
9. Metabolic syndrome, symptoms of which include increased visceral adipose tissue, insulin resistance and increased visceral obesity animal models of these processes
10. Inflammatory signaling pathways in obesity causally linked to insulin resistance
11. Estrogens as neuroprotective agents
12. Estrogen modified inflammation in adipose, cardiovascular and neuronal tissue.
Recent Publications
1. Clegg DJ, LM Brown, SC Woods & SC Benoit. Gonadal hormones determine sensitivity to central leptin and insulin. Diabetes, Apr 55(4):978-87, 2006.
2. Brown LM, DJ Clegg, SC Benoit & SC Woods. Intraventricular insulin and leptin reduce food intake and body weight in C57BL/6J mice. Physiology and Behavior, Dec 89(5):687-691, 2006.
3. Brown LM, SC Woods & DJ Clegg. Food intake and plasma ghrelin levels following central ghrelin administration in fatty Zucker rats. Peptides Mar 28(3): 612-616, 2007.
4. Clegg DJ, LM Brown, CJ Kemp, AD Strader, SC Benoit, SC Woods, M Mangiaracina & N Geary. Estradiol-decrease in the orexigenic potency of ghrelin in female rats. Diabetes Apr 56(4):1051-8, 2007.
Funded Projects
1. 2006-2011 “Effect of aging and gonadal hormones on central leptin sensitivity in rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: USDA/ARS/HES administered through NC State University. Period of support: 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2011. Current year direct costs: $4,000. This grant provides research support to perform preliminary studies focusing on aging in rats. Specific Aims: investigate the increased risk for the metabolic syndrome (specifically, obesity and leptin resistance) with aging, particularly as it relates to body fat distribution and central leptin sensitivity.
2. 2007-2009 “Interaction of diet and estrogen on the distribution of body fat in middle-aged rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: UNCG New Faculty Grant administered through the Provost’s Office. Period of support: 05/01/07-8/01/09. Grant amount: $5,000 This grant provides research support for preliminary studies for future grant submissions. Specific aim: determine how body fat distribution may be influenced by diet, estrogen, and leptin in middle-aged female rats. Completed Funding: RO1 DK 17844 Supplement 07/01/03 – 06/30/06.
3. 2003-2006 (SC Woods PI, LM Brown Co-PI) NIH/NIDDK "Insulin and CNS control of body weight and food intake." The focus of this grant was to investigate neuropeptides affecting energy balance, obesity, body fat distribution and sensitivity to adiposity signals (insulin and leptin) in male and female rats.
Courses Taught
1. NTR 623 Current Trends in Nutrition: Nutrition and Aging.
Linda Buettner PhD
Professor , Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Therapeutic programs for older adults with dementia and secondary symptoms.
Recent Publications
1. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., Promoting health in Alzheimer’s disease: evaluation of a 12-week college course for individuals with a new diagnosis (In Press), Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
2. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., N.E.S.T. (needs, environment, stimulation, techniques): team approach for evidence-based dementia care. (Book In Press) Venture Publishing, State College, PA.
3. Buckwalter, K., Burgener, S., Buettner, L. (in press) Review of Exemplar Programs for Persons in Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease, Journal of Gerontological Nursing Research.
4. Ann M. Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Linda Buettner, PhD, CTRS, LRT, Donna M. Fick, PhD, APRN-BC, FGSA, Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, APRN-BC, Mario Cornacchione, DO, CMD, Instituting Cognitive Rehabilitation in Post-Acute Care, Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging(in Press).
5. Buettner, LL, Richeson, N., Yu F., Burgener, S.. Buckwalter, Beattie, E. Bosson, A., Fick, D.S., Fitzsimmons, S., Kolanowski, A. (2008) EVIDENCE SUPPORTING EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR PERSONS IN EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (AD), The American Journal of Recreation Therapy, Volume 15, 1, 2008.
6. Buettner, L., Cummins, P., Giorano, J. Lewis, J. Lynch, Cl, Peruyera, & Seigel, J. (2008) RECREATIONAL THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS: PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS, Weston Medical Publishing, Boston, MA.
7. Burgener, SC, L. Buettner, L. , Buckwalter, K. , Beattie, E., Bossen, A., Fick D, S. Fitzsimmons, S., Kolanowski, A. (2007) ,EVIDENCE SUPPORTING NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR PERSONS IN EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (AD) The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging© Volume 12, Number 1, 2008
8. Kolanowski, A. & Buettner, L. (2008) Innovations in Long-Term Care Prescribing Activities that Engage Passive Residents: An Innovative Method, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol. 34 No. 2 February 2008
9. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S. (2007). Introduction to evidence based recreational therapy practice, Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, ATRA publications, Volume 15.
10. Kolanowski, A., Buettner, L. & Moeller, J. (2006) Treatment Fidelity Plan for an Activity Intervention Designed for Persons With Dementia, Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 21: 326-332
11. Buettner, L. (2006), Peace of mind: a pilot community based program for people with memory loss, American Journal of Recreation Therapy, (3), 33-41.
12. Buettner, L. & Fitzsimmons, S., Atav, S. (2006) Predicting outcomes: therapeutic recreation for behaviors in dementia, Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Arlington: First Quarter
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2011 Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) Mentally Stimulating Activities (MSAs) to Treat Apathy in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease ($240,000 3-yr project)
2. 2005-2009 A Prescription to Enhance Resident Quality of Life. Funded by NIH/NINR [1R01-NR008910-01A1], 2005-2009. (Kolanowski, A. PI, PSU) The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of recreational activities derived from the NDB model in reducing agitation and passivity and improving engagement, affect and mood in nursing home residents with dementia. For more information, visit the Quality of Life web site. (Co-PI)
3. 2006 Recreation clubs: An outcome-based alternative to daycare for older adults with memory loss
4. 2006 Peace of Mind: a pilot community based program for older adults with memory loss
5. 2006 Predicting Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia and Behavioral Symptoms
Courses Taught
1. Orientation to Gerontology (previously taught elsewhere)
2. Programs & Services for Older Adults (previously taught elsewhere)
3. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (previously taught elsewhere)
4. Science of Aging (previously taught elsewhere)
5. Aging and Adaptation (previously taught elsewhere)
6. Animal Assisted Therapy and Older adults (previously taught elsewhere)
7. Therapeutic Programs for Older Adults I and II (previously taught elsewhere)
Civic Engagement
1. Pet partners research and service with Morehead Hospital and Nursing Home
2. Pet partners research and service with Moses Cone.
3. Wheelchairbiking with the recreation therapy department and their residents at Whitestone Retirement Community.
4. Active Recreational Resources for Optimal Wellness Training (ARROW) to help nursing homes in NC prepare for the MDS 3.0 which begins Oct. 2009.
5. Leader of Dementia Day Camp Research Group (DDCR) to prepare high quality research proposals, advocacy papers, and programs to help older adults with memory loss.
Michael Campbell MS, MBA, CCC-SLP
Director , Speech and Hearing Program
5900 Summit Ave Browns Summit NC 27215
Phone
336-217-5120
mailto:m_campbe@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Communication Disorders
2. Voice Disorders
3. Telepractice Service Delivery
Courses Taught
1. Voice Disorder
2. Laryngectomee Rehabilitation
Civic Engagement
1. Parkinson Disease Support Group
2. Laryngectomee Support Group
3. Aphasia Support Group
4. American Cancer Society Board
Charles Courtemanche PhD
Assistant Professor , Bryan School of Business & Economics
448 Bryan Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3910
mailto:cjcourte@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Long term care insurance
2. Risky health behaviors
Recent Publications
1. Courtemanche, Charles and He, Daifeng. "Tax Incentives and the Decision to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance" Journal of Public Economics (in press).
Courses Taught
1. Health Economics
Patricia Crane PhD, RN, FAHA
Associate Professor , School of Nursing, Adult Health
220 Moore Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
Recent Publications
1. Moss, L., & Crane, P. B. (under review). Polypharmacy in elderly women after myocardial infarction. Clinical Nurse Specialist
2. Kring, D. L., & Crane, P. B. (under review). Predictors of the end of life in chronic kidney disease: A pilot study. Nephrology Nursing Journal
3. Williams, A. M., Crane, P. B., & Kring, D. (2007). Fatigue in African American women on hemodialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 34(6), 610-617; 644.
4. Crane, P. B. (2007). Commentary on “nursing home residents’ sense of coherence and functional status”. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 25(2), 104-105.
5. Crane, P. B., & Wallace, D. C. (2007). Cardiovascular risks and physical activity in middle-aged and elderly African-American women. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(4), 297-301.
6. Kohlenberg, E., Kennedy-Malone, L., Crane, P. B., & Letvak, S. (2007). Infusing gerontological nursing content into advanced practice nursing education. Nursing Outlook, 55, 38-43.
7. Crane, P. B., Oles, K. S., & Kennedy-Malone, L. (2006). Beta blocker usage in older women after myocardial infarction. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18, 463-470.
8. Kennedy-Malone, L., Penrod, J., Kohlenberg, E. M., Letvak, S. A., Crane, P. B., Tesh, A., et al. (2006). Integrating gerontology competencies into graduate nursing programs. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 123-12
9. Simpson, J., & Crane, P.B. (2005). The effects of hyperglycemia on length of stay with myocardial infarction. MEDSURG Nursing, 14(4), 233-239.
10. Crane, P.B. (2005). Fatigue and physical activity in older women after myocardial infarction. Heart and Lung, 34(1), 30-38. +Aucoin, J.A., Jones, E., Letvak, S., Crane, P.B., & Gilbert, K.M. (2004). Targeted group advising. Nurse Educator, 29(6), 226-227.
11. Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Jones, E., & Hu, J. (2004). Inclusion of women in research: 1995-2001. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242.
12. McSweeney, J.C., O’Sullivan, P., Cody, M., & Crane, P.B. (2004). Development of the McSweeney acute and prodromal myocardial infarction symptom survey. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 19(1), 58-67.
13. Crane, P.B., Cody, M., & McSweeney, J. (2004). Informed consent: A process to facilitate older adults’ participation in research. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 30(4), 40-44.
14. Lewallen, L. P., Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Jones, E., & Hu, J. (2003). An innovative strategy to enhance new faculty success. Nursing Education Perspectives. 24(5), 257-260.
15. Crane, P.B. & McSweeney, J.C. (2003). Exploring older women’s lifestyle changes after myocardial infarction. MEDSURG Nursing. 12(3), 170-176.
Funded Projects
1. 2005-2008 National Institute of Nursing Research, “Fatigue After Myocardial Infarction in Older Adults,” 1R15 NR009033-01A1. Funded: $209,250 (7/20/05-6/08). 30% effort. P. Crane (PI).
2. 2003-2006 National Institute of Health, “TRIAD: Teamwork in Research and Intervention to Alleviate Disparities,” MD R24000529 Direct cost: $825,000 (9/03-9/06). Wallace, D. (PI). Pilot Project Research Core: “Physical Activity in Older African Americans.” Total funding: $15,293.50, P. Crane (PI)
3. 2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, “Quality of Life in Women Participating in a Nurse Managed Comprehensive Congestive Heart Failure Program,” Total funding: $857 (11/2002-11/2003) P. Crane (PI)
4. 2001-2002 American Nurses Foundation: “Symptoms in Older Women after Myocardial Infarction,” Total funding: $3472 (11/2001-11/2002) P. Crane (PI)
Courses Taught
1. NUR 540
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew PhD, APRN, BC
Clinical Associate Professor , School of Nursing Community Practice
415 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-3100
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
Funded Projects
1. GWEP project with Dr. Beth Barba and Dr. Anita Tesh
2. Taught courses to practicing nurses and nursing assistants in NC care of the elderly patient.
Courses Taught
1. NUR 410 Nursing care of the older adult
2. NUR 471 Nursing care of the older adult
Civic Engagement
1. Volunteer congregational nurse, funded through the Moses Cone Congregational Nursing Program
William Dudley PhD
Associate Dean for Research , Health and Human Performance
126-C HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-2465
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Growth curve modeling for change over time
Funded Projects
1. NCI R01 (PI) on Change over time in cancer related oral mucositis
2. NCI R21 (Site pit) on Change over time in prostate cancer survivorship
Jennifer Etnier PhD
Associate Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
250 HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Physical activity and cognitive function in older adults
Recent Publications
1. Etnier, J.L., Caselli, R.J., Reiman, E.M., Alexander, G.E., Sibley, B.A., Tessier, D., & McLemore, E.C. (2007). Cognitive performance in older women relative to ApoE-e4 genotype and aerobic fitness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(1), 199-207.
2. Etnier, J.L., Nowell, P.M., Landers, D.M., & Sibley, B.A. (2006). A meta-regression to examine the relationship between aerobic fitness and cognitive performance. Brain Research Reviews, 52, 119-130.
3. Etnier, J.L., & Sibley, B.A. (2004). Physical activity and hormone replacement therapy: Synergistic effects on cognition? Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12(4), 554-567.
4. Etnier, J.L., Sibley, B.A., Pomeroy, J., & Kao, J.C. (2003). Components of response time as a function of age, physical activity, and aerobic fitness. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 319-332.
Funded Projects
1. 2006-2011 “Neuroanatomical substrates of aging and cognitive decline”. R01AG025526-01A1. Funded by the National Institutes of Health for $2.8 million (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Arizona State University and Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ). The purpose of this study is to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with cross-sectional, age-related differences in cognitive function; to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with longitudinal cognitive declines in aging; to determine how the regional distribution and severity of brain changes associated with cognitive aging are influenced by variation in blood pressure, aerobic fitness level, and APOE genotype; and to determine how these variables predict subsequent cognitive decline. Funded from 12/1/06 to 11/30/11 for $1,900,635.
2. 2004 “Physical activity and fibromyalgia syndrome: Exercise as a means of decreasing “brain fog”? Funded for $9,999 by the Regular Faculty Grant mechanism at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (Co-investigator with Dr. Kathy Jamieson and Dr. William Karper). The purpose of this study is to use a true-experimental design to provide a causal test of the influence of a 6-month physical activity intervention on cognitive performance in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients.
3. 2003 “Predicting individual risk of cognitive decline in women” (1 R03 AG22621-01). Funded by the National Institute on Aging Small Grant Program for $74,750 (Total Costs) (Primary Investigator). The purpose of this study is to examine the interactive effects of physical activity and aerobic fitness with ApoE-4 genotype to impact the cognitive performance of post-menopausal women.
4. 2003 “Testosterone's effects on the progression of atherosclerosis in aging men (TEAAM)”. Funded by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute for $390,000 per year for 5 years (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Kronos Institute). The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of supplemental testosterone use on cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men. This is a longitudinal study and cognition and aerobic fitness will be measured at baseline, 18 mo, and 36 mo. My role is to coordinate the cognitive testing and to contribute to papers related to the cognitive performance data.
Speakers Bureau
1. Physical Activity to Keep you Mentally Sharp
Carrie Fernald
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
908 Huntington Run Lane Kernersville NC 27284
Phone
336-992-4453
mailto:cdefernal@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Rheumatology
2. Elder abuse
3. End of life issues
Civic Engagement
1. NCGNP Health Affairs Committee
2. NCGNP local chapter
3. Caregiver support group at the High Point Senior Center
4. American Red Cross
Kenneth Garrison
Student , Gerontology Program
1131-K Knox Place Dr. Greensboro NC 27407
Phone
336-294-2424
mailto:kgcallme@triad.rr.com
Research Interests
1. Intergenerational Studies
2. Aging Adults as Social Capital
Civic Engagement
1. AARP State Legislative Advocate
2. AARP Executive Board Chapter # 354
3. UNC Institute on Aging, Senior Leadership Initiative
4. Greensboro City Academy
Diane Gill PhD
Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
266 HHP Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-4683
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Sport and Exercise Psychology, with specialization in social psychology of physical activity
2. Research emphasizes social psychology and physical activity; current research emphasizes gender/cultural diversity and the relationship between physical activity and quality of life.
3. Teaching emphasizes graduate sport and exercise psychology; and also includes research methods, exercise adherence, and women/gender and physical activity
Recent Publications
1. See www.uncg.edu/ess/faculty/dianegill.html
Funded Projects
1. 2003-2004 Promoting Cultural Competence among Physical Activity Professionals, funded as an AAUW Scholar-in-Residence Award in 2003-2004.
2. 2000-2001, Dr. Gill, with co-investigator Ron Morrow received a Wayne F. Placek Grant Award from the American Psychological Foundation for the project: Increasing Understanding and Promoting Inclusive Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport
Courses Taught
1. ESS 644 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (Graduate)
2. ESS 611 Research Methods in ESS
3. ESS 635 Gender Issues in Exercise and Sport
4. ESS 745 Social Psychology and Physical Activity (Doctoral seminar)
5. ESS 389 Exercise Adherence (Undergraduate)
Civic Engagement
1. Evaluation services for the YWCA and several related community agencies on community physical activity projects funded through the Moses Cone - Wesley Long Community Health Foundation.
Nancy Green PhD
Associate Professor , Dept. of Computer Science
Petty Science Bldg Greensboro NC 27420
Phone
336-256-1133
mailto:nlgreen@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to human-human and human-computer communication in healthcare and education.
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) for patient-tailored information in clinical genetics
3. Advanced technology for training caregivers to communicate more effectively with elderly persons with dementia
Recent Publications
1. N. Green. Generation of Biomedical Arguments for Lay Readers. Proceedings of International Natural Language Generation Conference (INLG 2006), July 15-16, Sydney, Australia, pp. 114-121.
2. Timothy Bickmore, Toni Giorgino, Nancy Green, Rosalind Picard. Special issue on dialog systems for health communication. Journal of Biomedical Informatics 39 (Oct. 2006) 465-467.
3. Nancy Green. A Bayesian Network-Based Coding Scheme for Annotating Biomedical Information Presented to Genetic Counseling Clients. Journal of Biomedical Informatics. 38 (2005), 130-144.
4. Nancy Green. Simulating Alzheimer's discourse for caregiver training in artificial intelligence-based dialogue systems. In Davis, Boyd H. (ed.). Alzheimer talk, text and context: enhancing communication. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005, 199-207.
5. Nancy Green, William Lawton, and Boyd Davis. An Assistive Conversation Skills Training System for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Papers from AAAI 2004 Fall Symposium on Dialogue Systems for Health Communication, Timothy Bickmore Program Chair. (FS-04-04). AAAI Press, Menlo Park, pp. 44-49.
6. Nancy Green. A Virtual World for Coaching Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Papers from the AAAI 2002 Workshop on Automation as Caregiver: The Role of Intelligent Technology in Elder Care. AAAI Press, Menlo Park, CA, pp. 18-23.
Funded Projects
1. 2002-2008 NSF CAREER: Intelligent Argument Generation in Text and Information Graphics (2002-2008, $331,697)
Jenifer Hamil-Luker PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Sociology
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC
Phone
336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Life course studies
2. Gender and health
3. Long-term effects of delinquency
Recent Publications
1. Hamil-Luker, Jenifer and Angela O’Rand. 2007. Gender differences in the link between childhood socioeconomic conditions and heart attack risk in adulthood. Demography 44, 137-158.
2. O’Rand, Angela M. and Jenifer Hamil-Luker. 2005. Processes of cumulative adversity linking childhood disadvantage to increased risk of heart attack. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences 60B, 117-124.
3. Hamil-Luker, Jennifer, Kenneth C. Land, and Judith Blau, J.2004. Diverse trajectories of cocaine use through early adulthood among rebellious and socially conforming youth. Social Science Research 33, 300-321.
4. Hamil-Luker, Jenifer and Peter Uhlenberg. 2002. Later life education in the 1990s: Increasing involvement and continuing disparity. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological and Social Sciences 57, S324-S331.
Funded Projects
1. 2008 Delinquency, Incarceration, and Adult Health among African American and White Men; UNCG Summer Excellence Research Grant. Summer 2008. $5000
2. 2006-2007 Childhood Exposures and Adulthood Cardiovascular Disease. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH. 2006-2007. $49,000
3. 2003-2005 Cohort Sequential Study of Education and Health Trajectories across the Life Course. National Institute on Aging, Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. 2003-2005 $71,700
Dorothy Herron PhD, RN, ACNS
Clinical Associate Professor , School of Nursing Adult Health
006 Petty Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-5098
mailto:dorothy_herron@uncg.edu
Jie Hu PhD, RN
Associate Professor , School of Nursing, Community Practice
216 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC
Phone
336-256-1025
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Diabetes among minority populations (Hispanics and Chinese older adults)
2. Chronic illnesses in older adults
Recent Publications
1. Hu, J., & Gruber, K. (in press, data-based publication) Positive and negative affect and health functioning indicators in older adults with chronic illnesses. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
2. Hu, J. (2007). Health-related quality of life in low-income older African Americans. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 24(4), 253-265. Data-based publication
3. Hsueh, K.H., & Hu, J. Clarke-Ekong, S. (in press, data-based publication). The phenomenon of acculturation in filial practices among U.S. Chinese caregivers. Qualitative Health Research
4. Leak, A., Hu, J., & King, C. (in press, data-based publication). Symptom distress, spirituality and quality of life in African-American breast cancer survivors. Cancer Nursing.
5. Tung, W. C., Hu, J., Davis, C., Tung, W. K., & Lin, Y. M. (in press, data-based publication). Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to HIV and AIDS among female college students in Taiwan. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment.
6. Hu , J., Amoako, E. P., Gruber. K. J., & Rossen, E. K. (2007). The relationships among health functioning indicators and depression in older adults with diabetes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(2), 133-150. Data-based publication
7. Campbell, L., Hu, J., & Oberle, S. (2006) Factors associated with future offending by youth in grandparent-and parent-headed households. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 20(6), 258-267. Data-based publication
8. Chilton, L, Hu, J., & Wallace, D. C. (2006). Health-promoting lifestyle and diabetes knowledge in Hispanic American adults. Health Care Management & Practice, 18(5), 378-385. Data-based publication
9. Hu, J. & Meek, P. (2005). Health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Heart & Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care,34(6), 415-422. Data-based publication
10. Amos, Hu, J. & Herrick (2005). The impact of team building on communication and job satisfaction of a nursing staff. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 21(1), 10-16. Data-based publication
11. Hu, J., Herrick, C., & Hodgin, K. A. (2004). Managing the multigenerational nursing team. The Health Care Manager, 23(4), 334-340. Data-based publication
12. Hu, J. & Liu, H. P. (2004). Job satisfaction among nurses in China (2004), Home Health Care Management & Practice, 17(1), 9-13. Data-based publication
13. Crane, P.B., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Hu, J., & Jones, E. (2004). Inclusion of women in nursing research: 1995-2001. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242. Data-based publication
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, D. C. P20 TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01,NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). Role: PI of a pilot research study: A diabetes self-management family-based intervention for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes.
2. 2003-2006 Health Behavior and Self-Management Among Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing research award. ($1,520). Principle Investigator. Wallace, D.C. TRIAD Project for Health Disparities, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH, 1R24MD000529, $825,000 Direct, $1,064,250 Total, Sept. 30, 2003-Sept. 29, 2006. Pilot Project Principle Investigator: Health-Related Quality of Life in Hispanics with Diabetes. ($29,767.56).
Emily Janke PhD
Assistant Director for Service-Learning , Office of Leadership and Service-Learning
Elliott University Center Room 214 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-1484
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Identity formation, communication, and outcomes of partnerships for service-learning and community engagement
2. Faculty and student development in public scholarship
3. Organizational leadership and change for community engagement
Recent Publications
1. Janke, E. M. (in press). Defining Characteristics of Partnership Identity in Faculty-Community Partnerships. Advances in Service-Learning Research.
2. Hayes, S. & Janke, E. M. (in review). “We already do it, we just don't call it that”: Using engaged scholarship to examine applied research methods courses in undergraduate professional curricula.
3. Janke, E. M. & Colbeck, C. L. (2008). Evolving professional identities through changing organizational contexts: The influence of community partners in shaping faculty work motivations. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (pp. 31-46). Atlanta: University of Georgia.
4. Janke, E. M. & Colbeck, C. L. (2008). Learning professional roles: The situated curriculum. New Directions in Teaching and Learning (pp. 57-68). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
5. Janke, E. M. (2006). The Promise of public scholarship for undergraduate research: Developing students’ civic and academic scholarship skills. Higher Education in Review, (pp. 51 -68). http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/hesa/HER/publication.htm
6. Wharton-Michael, P., Janke, E. M., Bertelesen, A., Karim, R. & Wray, L. (2006). An explication of public scholarship objectives. In J. Cohen and R. Eberly (Eds.), A Laboratory for Public Scholarship and Democracy: New Directions in Teaching and Learning (pp. 63-72). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/112511230/PDFSTAR
Funded Projects
1. Center for the Integration of Teaching, Research, and Learning, 2004-2006 National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigator at Penn State: Carol Colbeck. Designed, conducted, and published a qualitative study of the effect of participation in teaching assistant and professional development programs on doctoral student learning outcomes. Contributed to the development of a proposal for the Penn State Institute for Research on Learning
2. Teaching Sustainability in Engineering through Public Scholarship (2006-2008) National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigators: Carol Colbeck & David Riley. Designed, conducted, and published qualitative and quantitative studies of service-learning outcomes on student development and the effect of organizational structures on faculty’s academic work and service to communities
Civic Engagement
1. UNCG Office of Leadership and Service-Learning Database management with multiple opportunities for faculty and students to engage in aging related engagement at http://studentaffairs.uncg.edu/service/
Janet Kanode MSE, LCSW
Director, JMSW Field Education , Dept. of Social Work
Room 187 Stone Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4756
mailto:jhkanode@uncg.edu
William Karper PhD
Associate Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
258 HHP Bldg Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-3035
mailto:wbkarper@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Effects of exercise and wellness programming on chronic rheumatological pain conditions, especially in older adults with a focus on fibromyalgia polymyalgia rheumatic and chronic fatigue.
Recent Publications
1. Karper, W.B. (2008). Keeping active, living longer. North Carolina Medical Journal, 69,398-400.
2. Karper, W.B. (2008). The holistic effects of long-term exercise, health education, and resource assistance on one woman with multiple debilitating medical problems. Holistic Nursing Practice, 22, 206-209.
3. Karper, W.B. (2007). Fibromyalgia, cognitive problems and independence: Physical activity may be useful in home health care. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 26, 19-28.
4. Karper, W.B., et al. (2006). Fibromyalgia syndrome: The beneficial effects of exercise. Rehabilitation Nursing, 31, 193-198.
5. Karper, W.B. & Murrell, C.D. (2005). Older women, fibromyalgia, and exercise: An update. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 29, 61-67.
Funded Projects
1. 2008. Co-investigator on NIH grant proposal (currently under review) involving exercise and other treatment effects on cognitive decline in older adults
Courses Taught
1. ESS 579 Exercise and Older Adults
Civic Engagement
1. Director: research/service program at UNCG regarding exercise, health education and resource assistance effects on fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue and polymyalgia
Speakers Bureau
1. Fitness and health for older adults
2. Exercise and fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue and polymyalgia
Kenneth Klase Dr.
Associate Professor and MPA Director , Dept. of Political Science
PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27401-6170
Phone
336-256-0510
mailto:kaklase@uncg.edu
Civic Engagement
1. Adult Center for Enrichment, Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors
2. Member of the UNCG Gerontology Program Advisory Board and the M.S. in Gerontology Nonprofit Management Concentration within the Gerontology curriculum.
Kurt Kornatz PhD
Assistant Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
237-E HHP Building Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-5548
mailto:kurt_kornatz@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Adaptations and adjustments to the neuromuscular system in response to aging, training, and fatigue.
2. Nervous system strategies mediating control of upper extremities
Recent Publications
1. Kornatz KW, Wisleder D, Stelmach GE: Age, but not preferred limb influences the kinematic substructure of rapid goal-directed movements. (Submitted December 2008).
2. Semmler JG, Kornatz KW, Enoka RM: Diminished task-related plasticity of common inputs to hand muscle motor neurons in older adults. Experimental Brain Research. 172: 507-518, 2006.
3. Flink TS, Kornatz KW, Stelmach G: Influence of motor learning on the microstructure of movements in older and young adults. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 28: 2006.
4. Kornatz KW, Christou EA, Enoka RM: Practice reduces motor unit discharge variability in a hand muscle and improves manual dexterity in old adults. Journal of Applied Physiology 98: 2072-2080, 2005.
Funded Projects
1. 2007. Eccentric exercise and movement accuracy, UNCG New Faculty Grant ($5,000).
Courses Taught
1. ESS 386 Motor Development and Learning
2. ESS 648 Learning and Performance of Physical Skills
3. ESS 661 Movement Theory
4. ESS 730 Neural Aspects of Motor Control
Speakers Bureau
1. Effects of aging on motor control
Tommy Lambeth
Associate Professor and Chair , Interior Architecture
120 Gatewood Studio Arts Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-0309
mailto:tom_lambeth@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Design of products and environments for the aging
2. Student design competitions
Funded Projects
1. MODwall: modular system for tight spaces
Courses Taught
1. Design Studios IAR 101 and IAR 201
Civic Engagement
1. IARC Department
2. Salvation Army
3. My Sister's House
4. Loewenstein Legacy
Speakers Bureau
1. Design for the Aging
Susan Letvak PhD, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing , School of Nursing, Community Practice
Room 207 Moore Bldg. Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Aging of the workforce
2. Health and safety of older workers
3. Qualitative research methods
Recent Publications
1. Letvak, S., "Workforce Implications of Older Adults Use of Medications", presented at the North Carolina Conference on Aging, October 2008.
2. Letvak, S. & Buck, R. (2008). Factors Influencing Work Productivity and Intent to Stay in Nursing. Nursing Economics, 26(3), 159-166.
3. Letvak, S. (2007). Commentary on “self-care activities captured through discussion among community dwelling elders.” Journal of Holistic Nursing, 25(3), 170-171.
4. Kohlenberg, E., Kennedy-Malone, L., Crane, P., & Letvak, S. (2007). Infusing gerontological nursing content into advanced practice education. Nursing Outlook, 55, 38-43.
5. Hancock, D., Helfers, M.J., Cowen, K. Letvak, S. Barba, B., et al (2006) Integration of gerontology content in non-geriatric undergraduate nursing. courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
6. Kennedy-Malone, L., Penrod, J., Kohlenberg, E., Letvak, S., Crane P.B. et al. (2006). Integrating gerontology competencies into graduate nursing programs. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(2), 123-128.
7. Letvak, S. (2005) Health and safety of the older registered nurse. Nursing Outlook, (53)2, 66-72.
8. Letvak, S. (2005). Should a staff nurse’s age be a consideration in making patient and shift assignments? The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 30(2), 84.
9. Crane, P., Letvak, S., Lewallen, L., Hu, J., Jones, E. (2004) Inclusion of women in nursing research. Nursing Research, 53(4), 237-242.
10. Letvak, S. (2003).The experience of being an older operating room nurse. AORN Journal, 78(4), 35-649.
11. *Letvak, S. (2003). The experience of being an older nurse. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(1), 45-56.
12. Letvak, S. (2002). The importance of social support for rural mental health. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 23(3), 249-261.
13. Letvak, S. (2002). Myths and realities: educating yourself about the older worker. AORN Journal, 75(6), 1101-1107.
14. *Letvak, S. (2002). Retaining the older nurse. Journal of Nursing Administration, 32(7/8), 387-392.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Interdisciplinary Quality Research
Initiative (INQRI). ($264,106, 2 years). Co-investigator (Nurse PI). The Effects of Nurse Presenteeism on Quality Care and Patient Safety.
2. 2007-2112 NCMHD/NIH. Triad Center for Health Disparities: ($6,589,78.00, 6 years). Co-investigator: Pilot study Does the TCF7L2 gene correlate with family medical history of African American individuals participating in a lifestyle intervention (role: qualitative methods expert). (D. Wallace: PI).
3. 2006-2008 Center for American Nurses, American Nurses Association. Graying and Staying: Identifying Strategies to Retain Mature Nurses ($10,000, 2 years). Co-Principal Investigator.
4. 2004-2005 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International. Pilot Study of Health and Safety Tool for Older RNs. ($925). Principal Investigator.
5. 2002-2003 American Nurses Foundation, Health and Safety of the Older Nurse ($3500). Principal Investigator.
6. 2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Attributes of the Older Nurse in North Carolina ($750). Principal Investigator.
7. 2001-2002 AORN Research Grant, The Experience of Being an Older Operating Room Nurse ($2500). Principal Investigator.
Courses Taught
1. NUR 620: Law, Policy and Economics of Healthcare
2. NUR 651: Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Client Care
3. NUR 420: Nursing Care in the Community
Civic Engagement
1. American Red Cross Disaster Nurse
2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Homebound Ministry for Sick and Homebound
Speakers Bureau
1. Aging Workforce
2. Health and Safety Needs of Aging Workers
Kevin Lowe PhD
Professor , Dept. of Business Administration
352 Bryan Bldg. Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-3055
mailto:kblowe@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Leadership
2. Cross Cultural Management
Jane Myers PhD, LPC
Professional Counselor and Professor , Dept. of Counseling & Educational Development
222 Curry Bldg Greensboro NC 27401
Phone
336-334-3429
mailto:jemyers@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Wellness for persons of all ages, mid-life and aging issues, assessment, and counselor education
Recent Publications
1. Chang, C. Y., & Myers, J. E. (2003). Cultural adaptation of the Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (WEL): An assessment challenge. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 35, 239-250.
2. Connolly, K. M., & Myers J. E. (2003). Wellness and mattering: The role of holistic factors in job satisfaction. Journal of Employment Counseling, 40, 152-160.
3. Degges-White, S. & Myers, J. E. Women at midlife: An exploration of wellness,
subjective age, and life satisfaction. Women and Therapy. Manuscript submitted for review.
4. Degges-White, S. & Myers, J. E. (in press). Transitions, wellness, and life satisfaction: Implications for counseling midlife women. Journal of Mental Health Counseling.
Courses Taught
1. Counseling Theories and Techniques
2. Practicum for Counseling Theories and Techniques
3. Advanced Counseling Theories
4. Counseling Over the Lifespan (Course developed and implemented)
5. Practicum for Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
6. Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
7. Practicum for Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
8. Practicum for Counseling for Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
9. Counseling for Middle and Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
10. Practicum for Counseling for Middle and Later Life (Course developed and implemented)
11. Wellness and Habit Change: Creating Wellness Lifestyles (Course developed and implemented)
12. Doctoral Seminar (Course developed and implemented)
13. Doctoral Internship
14. Masters/Ed.S. Internship
15. History and Philosophy of Rehabilitation Counseling (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
16. Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
17. Medical Aspects of Disability (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
18. Counseling Exceptional Children (not at UNCG)
19. Job Development and Job Placement (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
20. Occupational Information & Career Development (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
21. Rehabilitation Internship (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
22. Rehabilitation and Aging (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
23. Educational Measurement (not at UNCG)
24. Test Construction (not at UNCG)
25. Psychological/Clinical Assessment (not at UNCG)
26. Counseling for Mid-Life (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
27. Counseling Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
28. Counseling Techniques with Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
29. Counseling Needs of Older Persons (Course developed and implemented; not at UNCG)
30. Human Growth and Development (not at UNCG)
31. Practicum (not at UNCG)
Civic Engagement
1. American Counseling Association
2. Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
3. National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
Daniel Perlman PhD
Professor , Human Development and Family Studies
248 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-0134
mailto:d_perlma@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Close relationships in older adults
Recent Publications
1. De Jong Gierveld, J., & Perlman, D. (2006). Longstanding non-kin relationships of older adults in the Netherlands and the U.S.A. Research on Aging, 28, 730-748.
2. Perlman, D. (2004). European and Canadian studies of loneliness among the elderly. Canadian Journal on Aging. 23, 181-188.
Courses Taught
1. Development of Relationships (taught at another University)
Susan Phillips PhD
Associate Professor , Communication Science Disorders
300 Ferguson Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-2000
mailto:slphilli@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Noise-induced hearing loss
2. Speech perception and communication in older adults with hearing loss
3. Genetics of age-related hearing loss
Recent Publications
1. Voiced initial consonant perception deficits in older hearing-impaired listeners with
good and poor speech perception. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, February 2009
Funded Projects
1. 2003-2006 R03: NIDCD - Spectral Cue Use in Listeners with Poor Word Recognition (Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006)
Courses Taught
1. Adult Aural Rehabilitation
2. Speech and Hearing Science
Jay Poole
Visiting Assistant Professor , Dept. of Social Work
263 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Mental Health and Aging
2. Clinical Social Work with Older Adults
3. Community based aging services and mental health in aging
Recent Publications
1. Poole, J., Pearson, A., Rife, J., and Moore, W. (in press). Developing community partnerships with religiously affiliated organizations to address aging needs: A case study of the congregational social work education initiative. In Social Work and Christianity: An International Journal.
2. Poole, J. and Kanode, J. (2008). “Gero-Innovations in the advanced msw curriculum: Outcomes and Lessons Learned,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. October 31, 2008. (Presentation)
3. Moore, W. and Poole, J. “The congregational social work education initiative: Integrating gerontology content in bsw and msw field instruction,” Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. April 19, 2008. (Presentation)
4. Poole, J., Moore, W. & Kanode, J. “Gero-innovations in the master’s advanced curriculum project,” Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. April 19, 2008. (Presentation)
5. Rife, J., Poole, J., Pearson, A., & Moore, L. “The congregational social work education initiative: Integrating gerontology content in bsw and msw field instruction,” Aging in America National Conference of the NCOA and ASA, Washington, D.C. March 28, 2008.
6. Rife, J, Moore, W., Moore, C. & Poole, J. (2007). Building competencies in gerontological social work: The congregational social work initiative. In Conference proceedings 2007 Council on Social Work Education Gero Ed Conference. Online at http://depts.washington.edu/geroctr/Center2/sub2_3_3GEF07.html
7. Poole, J. & Burrow, K. (2005). Brookstone haven: Providing residential services for the dually diagnosed in the environment of mental health reform. In A. Poindexter (Ed.), Proceedings from the 22nd Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, From Genes to Policy: The Many Faces of Dual Diagnosis, October 26-29 New York: NADD Press.
8. Poole, J. & Burrow, K. (2005). Brookstone haven: Providing residential services for the dually diagnosed in the environment of mental health reform. In A. Poindexter (Ed.), Proceedings from the 22nd Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, From Genes to Policy: The Many Faces of Dual Diagnosis, October 26-29 New York: NADD Press.
Funded Projects
1. 2008. Taylor, M. and Poole, J. The bachelor’s experiential learning project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation two years at $7,500.
2. 2007. Poole, J. Moore, W. and Kanode, J. ( 2007). The master’s advanced curriculum project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation first year at $19,000 and one subsequent year at $19,000.
3. 2007. Moore, W., Rife, J., Poole, J, and Moore C. (2007) The congregational social work education initiative. The Moses Cone Foundation funding for initial year at 120, 120, subsequent two years pending favorable review at 100,000 each year.
Courses Taught
1. Social Work Research Methods (Undergraduate)
2. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis I (Undergraduate)
3. Social Work Methods II (Macro Practice) (Undergraduate)
4. Social Work Research Methods (Graduate)
5. Research Designs and Data Analysis for Social Work Practice (Graduate)
6. Human Behavior and Social Functioning I (Graduate)
7. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis I (Graduate)
8. Social Welfare Policy and Analysis II (Graduate)
9. Social Work with Groups (Graduate)
10. Field Instruction and Seminar I (Graduate)
11. Field Instruction and Seminar II (Graduate)
12. Field Instruction and Seminar III (Graduate)
13. Social Work in Health and Mental Health I (Graduate)
14. Social Work in Health and Mental Health II (Graduate)
Civic Engagement
1. Top Priority Inc. clinical supervision and program development consultation, Winston Salem, N.C.
2. Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinical social workers
3. Member and Chair (2007) of Consumer Rights Committee of Therappeutic Alternatives Inc.
4. Therapeutic Alternatives Inc. Clinical consultation and supervision
5. NC Division of Medical Assistance Coordinator/Facilitation of focus groups involving graduate student facilitators
6. Guilford County Health Department Consultation on Medicaid billing and standards of care
Speakers Bureau
1. Community based aging services
2. Mental health issues and aging
Corey Remle PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar , Gerontology Program
McIver Building Room 213 Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-1028
mailto:corey_remle@uncg.edu
John Rife PhD, ACSW
Associate Dean , School of Human Environmental Sciences
231 Stone Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-256-0363
mailto:jcrife@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Employment and aging
2. Community partnerships and aging services
3. Gerontology policy
Recent Publications
1. Poole, K., Rife, J., & Pearson, A. (2009). “Developing Community Partnerships with Religiously Affiliated Organizations to Address Aging Needs: A Case Study of the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative”, Journal of Social Work and Christianity, 36 (2), 176-191.
2. Rife, J. (2007). “Infusion of Gerontology Content in 2005 and 2006 Bachelor and Master of Social Work Accreditation Reports, A Content Analysis, Aging Times, 2 (1) Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, National Center for Gerontology Education.
3. Rife, J. (2006) “Helping Older Unemployed Women Regain Employment: Implications for Social Work Education”, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting: On-Line @ http://cswe.confex.com/cswe/2006/
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2010 Co-Investigator, Congregational Social Work Education Initiative. This project trains BSW and MSW students in gerontological practice through preservice training and field internships in central North Carolina congregational faith-based settings ($320,000). With Prof. K. Jay Poole (PI), and Prof. Ann Pearson.
Courses Taught
1. Social Services and Aging
Civic Engagement
1. Chairperson, Presbyterian Counseling Center
Eileen Rossen PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Professor , School of Nursing
321 Moore Bldg Greensboro NC
Phone
336-334-5058
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Health promotion (depression, quality of life, self-esteem, and psychological well-being)
2. Relocation transition experiences and health (psychosocial, and quality of life outcomes of relocation to independent living communities)
3. Psychometric properties of the Self-Efficacy Relocation Scale
4. Older adults health and well being
5. Depression
6. Self esteem
Recent Publications
1. Amoako, E, Skelly, A. H., & Rossen, E. K. (in press in 2008). Diabetes Self-care and Psychosocial Adjustment in older African-American women. Western Journal of Nursing Research.
2. Amoako, E, Skelly, A. H., & Rossen, E. K. (2008). Outcomes of an intervention to reduce uncertainty among African-American women with Diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 30(8), 928-942.
3. Rossen, E. K., Knafl, K.A. & Flood, M. (2008). Older women’s perceptions of Successful aging. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 32(2), 73-88.
4. McNeill, C., Shattell, M., Rossen, E. K., & Bartlett, T. R. (2008). Relationship skills building with older adults. Journal of Nursing Education, 47(6), 269-271
5. Rossen, E. K. (2007). Assessing Older Persons' Readiness to Move to Independent Congregate Living. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 21(6), 292-296.
6. Rossen, E. K. & Gruber, K. J. (2007). Development and psychometric testing of the Relocation Self-Efficacy Scale. Nursing Research, 56(4), 244-251.
7. Rossen, E. K. & Knafl, K. A. (2007). Women’s well-being after relocation to independent Living communities. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 29(2), 183-199.
8. Hu, J., Amoako, E. P., Gruber, K. J. & Rossen, E. K. (2007). The relationships among health functioning indicators and depression in older adults with diabetes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(2), 133-150.
9. Hancock, D., Helfers, M. J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B. E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D., Rossen, E. K. & Bannon, M. (2006). Integration of gerontology content in nongeriatric undergraduate nursing courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111.
10. McReynolds, J., & Rossen, E. K. (2004). The importance of physical activity, nutrition, and social support for optimal aging. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 18(4), 200-6.
11. Rossen, E. K., & Knafl, K.A. (2003). Older women’s response to residential relocation: Description of transition styles. Qualitative Health Research. 13(1), 20-36.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2009 Older Adults Relocating to Independent Living Communities: Factors Affecting Depression and Quality of LifeHealth, Psychosocial, and Well-being.
2. 2006-2010. Outcomes of Older African american Women Relocating to Independent Congregate Living Communities. funded by Gamma Zeta, chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI).
Olav Rueppell PhD
Associate Professor , Dept. of Biology
Room 312 Eberhart Bldg Greensboro NC 27403
Phone
336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
Research Interests
1. Biology of aging
2. Model organisms
3. Behavioral senescence
4. Biodemography
Recent Publications
1. RUEPPELL O. Aging of Social Insects. Book chapter in: “Organization of Insect Societies – From genomes to socio-complexity”, J. Gadau & J. Fewell (eds.), Harvard University Press, in press. 2008
2. Ward K. N., Coleman J. Clittin, K., Fahrbach, S., Rueppell O. (2008) Age, caste, and behavior determine the replicative activity of intestinal stem cells in honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Experimental Gerontology, 43: 530-537.
3. Rueppell O., Linford*, R., Gardner P., Coleman J. Fine, K. (2008) Aging and demographic plasticity in response to experimental age structures in honeybees (Apis mellifera L). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 62: 1621-1631.
4. Rueppell O., Bachelier, C., Fondrk M.K., Page R.E. Jr. (2007) Regulation of life history determines lifespan of worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L). Experimental Gerontology, 42: 1020-1032.
5. Rueppell O., Christine S., Mulcrone C. & Groves L. (2007) Aging without functional senescence in honey bee workers. Current Biology, 17: R274-R275.
Funded Projects
1. 2008-2009 “Nutritional Effects on Intestinal Health and Longevity of Honey bee Workers”, PI, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign ($7,500).
2. 2007 RAHSS Supplement to RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution, PI, National Science Foundation ($6,000).
3. 2006-2009 “RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution”, PI, National Science Foundation ($363,265).
4. 2006-2009 “UBM/RUI: Using Collaborative Undergraduate Research to Train Students in Mathematics and Biology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro”, Co-PI (PI: Rychtar), National Science Foundation ($239,835).
5. 2004-2005 "Mitosis and Apoptosis in Relation to Lifespan in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.)", PI, American Federation of Aging Research ($ 54,911).
6. 2003-2006 “Biodemography and Behavioral Senescence in the Honey Bee”, subcontract from project “Biodemographic Effects or Social Evolution in the Honey Bee”, (PI: Page) in program project: “Biodemographic determinants of life span” (PI: Carey, PO1 AG22500), National Institute of Aging ($ 93,414).
Courses Taught
1. Bio 549 Biology of Aging
2. Bio 541 Entomology
3. Bio 341 Invertebrate Zoology
Civic Engagement
1. Public advising on arthropod and other invertebrate concerns
Cody Sipe PhD, ES, RCEP
Assistant Professor , Exercise and Sport Science
237-K HHP Building P.O. Box 26169 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-324-3274
mailto:CLSIPE@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Lifestyle (diet and exercise) treatment of chronic disease conditions such as CVD, diabetes, arthritis, etc.
2. Enhancing physical functioning in older adults through exercise programming
3. Effects of a power training program on function, balance and mobility in seniors
Courses Taught
1. ESS 379 Fitness Instruction
2. ESS 467 Exercise and Fitness Testing
3. ESS 469 Exercise Prescription
Speakers Bureau
1. Top Strategies for Healthy Aging
2. Exercise for 50+ Adults
3. Fall Prevention and Balance Training
4. Exercise for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease including Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Obesity, Fibromyalgia
5. The Power of a Pro-Aging Attitude in an Anti-Aging World
6. Cutting-Edge Strategies for Optimizing Function in Older Adults
Laura Tallant Au.D.
Assistant Professor , UNCG Speech and Hearing Clinic
Gateway University Research Park 5900 Summit Avenue Browns Summit NC 27214
Phone
336-217-5122
mailto:lmtallan@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Balance/vestibular testing and fall reduction in the aging population
2. Cochlear implants
3. Adult Cochlear Implant Rehab Group
4. Hearing aids
Courses Taught
1. CSD 334 Introduction to Audiology
2. CSD 557 Pediatric Aural Rehabilitation
Martha Taylor PhD, RD, LDN
Associate Professor Director of Graduate Studies Director, Dietetic Internship , Dept. of Nutrition
336 Stone Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-0326
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Nutrition risks and needs of older adults
2. Nutrition education and assessment
Recent Publications
1. Soban, M.*, Cherry, C.A.*, Taylor, M.L. 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Dietary adherence and chronic disease status among older community-living adults. FASEB J 20(4): A619, 2006.
2. Cherry, C.A.*, Soban, M.*, Taylor, M.L. Nutritional assessment of independent-living older adults in central North Carolina. FASEB J 20(4): A622, 2006.
3. Frame, C.J.*, Green, C.G., Herr, D.G., Myers, J.E., Taylor, M.L. The stages of change for dietary fat and fruit and vegetable intake of patients at the outset of a cardiac rehabilitation program. American J. Health Promotion, 15(6): 405-413, 2001.
4. Frame, C.J.*, Green, C.G., Herr, D.G., Myers, J.E., Taylor, M.L. A two-year stage of change evaluation of dietary fat and fruit and vegetable intake behaviors of cardiac rehabilitation patients. American J. Health Promotion 17(6): 361-368, 2003.
5. Francis, S.L.*, Taylor, M.L, Strickland, A.W.* Needs and preference assessment for an in-home nutrition education program using social marketing theory. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly 24(2): 73-92, 2004.
6. Ma, B.* and Taylor, M.L. Omega-3 fatty acids and depression in non-institutionalized older women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 19(2): 117-129, 2004.
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01, NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787. Our project is included as a pilot study as part of this larger program grant: “Reducing Diabetes Risk Among African American Women Using Trained Peer Educators in a Church Setting.”
2. 2007-2009 ML Taylor and CA Cherry, Co-PIs; 10/1/2007-3/31/2009 (18 months); $74,159 Direct Costs. STATUS: Funded
Courses Taught
1. NTR 573 Medical Nutrition Therapy
2. NTR 693 Advanced Medical Dietetics
Civic Engagement
1. Community Nutrition Advisory Committee Chair
2. Senior Resources of Guilford Chair
Anita Tesh PhD, RN, CNE, CEA-II
Associate Dean and Associate Professor , School of Nursing
005 Petty Building PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Phone
336-334-4901
mailto:anita_tesh@uncg.edu
Dayna Touron PhD
Assistant Professor , Dept. of Psychology
296 Eberhart Bldg Greensboro NC 26170
Phone
336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Cognitive aging
2. Cognitive strategy use and skill acquisition in older adults
3. Metacognition influences on older adults cognition
Recent Publications
1. Touron, D. R. & Hertzog, C. (under review December 2008). Age differences in strategic behavior during a computation-based skill acquisition task.
2. Touron, D. R., Oransky, N., Meier, M. E., & Hines, J. C. (under review December 2008). Metacognitive monitoring and strategic behavior in working memory performance: An examination of adult age differences.
3. Touron, D. R., Hertzog, C., & Speagle, J. Z. (under review December 2008). Subjective learning discounts test type: Evidence from an associative learning and transfer task.
4. Mitzner, T. L., Touron, D. R., Rogers, W. A., & Hertzog, C. (under review December 2008). Age and strategy in visual search: An eye-movement analysis.
5. Rawson, K. A. &. Touron, D. R. (under review December 2008). Age-related differences in practice effects during reading comprehension: Older adults are slower to shift from computation to retrieval.
6. Hines, J., Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2008). Metacognitive influences on study time allocation in an associative recognition task: An analysis of adult age differences Manuscript in press at Psychology and Aging.
7. Hertzog, C., Touron, D. R., & Hines, J. (2007). Does a time monitoring deficit influence older adults' delayed retrieval shift during skill acquisition? Psychology and Aging, 22,607-624.
8. Touron, D. R., Swaim, E., & Hertzog, C. (2007). Moderation of older adults’ retrieval reluctance through task instructions and monetary incentives. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 62B, 149-155.
9. Touron, D. R. (2006). Are item-level strategy shifts abrupt and collective? Age differences in cognitive skill acquisition. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 13, 781-786.
10. Touron, D. R., Hoyer, W. J., & Cerella, J. (2004). Age-related differences in the component processes of cognitive skill learning. Psychology and Aging, 19, 565-580.
11. Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2004). Distinguishing age differences in knowledge, strategy use, and confidence during strategic skill acquisition. Psychology and Aging, 19, 452-466.
12. Touron, D. R., & Hertzog, C. (2004). Strategy shift affordance and strategy choice in young and older adults. Memory & Cognition, 32, 298-310.
Funded Projects
1. 2009-2010 Touron, D. R. Co-Investigator, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skilll acquisition”; R01 AG024485; $385,466 R56, Director’s Bridge Award funded 2009-2010, co-author and PI. of $125,618 sub-contract to UNCG.
2. 2004-2009 Co-Investigator with Christopher Hertzog at Georgia Institute of Technology, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skill acquisition”;R01 AG024485; $1,359,025 funded 2004-2009
3. PI, Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award, “Metacognition and age in strategic skill acquisition”; F32 AG022273; funding offered but not accepted 2003
4. National Institute on Aging Post-Doctoral Fellowship; NIA Institutional Training Grant in Cognitive Aging, T32 AG000175; funded 2001-2003
Courses Taught
1. PSY 375 Psychology of Aging
Civic Engagement
1. American Psychological Association, Member including membership in Division 3: Experimental Psychology and Division 20: Adult Development and Aging
2. American Psychological Society, Member
3. Psychonomic Society, Full Member
4. Southeastern Psychological Association, Member
5. Women in Cognitive Science, Member
6. Southeastern Workers in Memory, Member; 2007 President
William Tullar PhD
Professor , Bryan School of Business & Economics
364 Bryan Bldg Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-334-4526
mailto:wltullar@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Misbehavior of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Civic Engagement
1. TRLA member
Debra Wallace PhD, RN
Associate Dean for Research Director of the Center for Health of Vulnerable Populations Daphine Doster Mastroianni Distinguished Professor , School of Nursing
Room 210 Moore Nursing Bldg. Greensboro NC 27403
Phone
336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Minority aging
2. Health disparities
3. Community based services
4. Heart disease and diabetes
5. Function
Recent Publications
1. Crane, P.B., & Wallace, D.C. (2007). Cardiovascular Risks and Physical Activity in Middle-Aged and Elderly African-American Women. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, 297-303.
2. Jones, E. D., Ivanov, L., Wallace, D. & VonCannon, L. (2006). Examining the Metabolic Syndrome in Russia. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 12, 260-266.
3. Chilton, L., Hu, J., & Wallace, D.C. (2006). Health-promoting lifestyle and diabetes knowledge in Hispanic American adults. Home Health Care Management and Practice,18(5), 378-385.
4. Hancock, D., Helfers, M.J., Cowen, K., Letvak, S., Barba, B.E., Herrick, C., Wallace, D., Rossen, E., & Bannon, M. (2005). Integration of Gerontology Content in Non-Geriatric Undergraduate Nursing Courses. Geriatric Nursing, 27(2), 103-111
5. Frable, P.J., Wallace, D.C. & Ellison, K.J. (2004). Using guidelines in home care for people with diabetes. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(7), 462-468.
Funded Projects
1. 2007-2012 Wallace, D.C. (PI). Triad Center for Health Disparities. NCMHD/NIH, 1P20MD002289-01, 10/2007-05/2012, $6,659,123.
2. 2008-2011 Cowling, W.R. (PI), Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health, D09HP05333, 7/2008-6/2011, DHHS/Health Resources and Services Administration, $750,000 (Co-Investigator)
3. 2006-2009 Barba, B. (PI). Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Project-2. Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, July 2006-June 2009. $518,400, (5% effort). Co-Investigator
4. 2005-2009 Pericak-Vance, M. Guilford Genomic Medicine Initiative, Department of Defense, [collaboration between Duke University, UNCG and Moses Cone Health System], April 2005-April 2009, $8.06 million. Co-Investigator
Courses Taught
1. Advanced Health Policy and Ethics
Janice Wassel PhD
Director , Gerontology Program
220 McIver Building Greensboro NC 27402
Phone
336-256-1020
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Financial gerontology/Financial sociology
2. Family finances across the life course
3. Business and aging
4. Healthy aging
5. Women's labor force participation and retirement
6. Aging, caregiving, and intergenerational relationships
7. Caregiving on women's health and their life courses
8. Institutions and the life course
Recent Publications
1. Adams, T. & J. I. Wassel. (Under review) “Predicting Subsyndromal Depression in Midlife and Older Adults.”
2. Wassel, J. I. and W. L. Tullar. (Under review). “Two Programs Divided by a Common Language.”
3. Ross, B. and J. I. Wassel (Under review) “An Oral History Project with the Elderly Montagnard Refugees.”
4. Wassel, J. I. 2008. “Healthy Aging” NC Medical Journal: Healthy Aging (69:5)
5. Wassel, J. I. 2008. “Boomerang Burdens: Back to the Nest.” AgingWell. Summer. 14-15.
6. Wassel, J. I. 2007. “The Making of the Senior Sandwich.” AgingWell. Winter. 12-13.
7. Wassel, J. I. and Cutler, N. E. 2007. “Family Aging and the Practice of Elder Law: A Financial Gerontology Perspective,” Journal of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Vol. 3 (1) 67-76.
8. Kennedy-Malone, L., E. Jones, G. Hinton, C. O. Lengyel, J. I. Wassel and M. Taylor, “Promoting Interdisciplinary Student Clinical Activity: Health Fairs for Rural Older Adults.” Geriatric Nursing.
9. Wassel, J. I. and Cutler, N. E. 2007. “What’s New in Middle-Age Mortality?” Journal of Financial Service Professionals. Vol. 61 (1) 19-24.
10. Wassel, J. I. 2006. “Financial planning and the ‘senior sandwich’ generation,” Journal of Financial Service Professionals, Vol. 60 (6) 22-26.
11. Wassel, J. I. 2005. Invited Response. Journals of Gerontology. B:SS 59:S358.
Funded Projects
1. 2007 AARP, “Business and Aging Case Study Project”, Funded 2007.
2. 2005 Center on Aging and the Community, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, “The Impact of TimeSlips on Staff-Resdient Relatinships in Long-Term Care Setting in North Carolina”, Funded, 2005.
Courses Taught
1. Critical Issues in Aging
2. Sociology of Aging
3. Social Gerontology
4. Demography and Gender
5. Silver Industries
6. Research Methodology
7. Boomers
Civic Engagement
1. Advisory Board on Aging, Orange County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina
2. Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
3. Sigma Phi Omega. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Public Policy Committee
5. AARP Aging and Business Education Initiative
6. AARP Older Workforce Initiative
7. North Carolina Gerontology Consortium
8. Aging Society of America
Speakers Bureau
1. Navigating the Complexities of Family Aging
2. Women and Entrepreneurs: A Silver Advantage?
3. The Senior Sandwich: The Increasing Complexity in Later-Life Families
4. Aging: Not for Sissies
5. “Baby” Boomers as Consumers, Workers, Savers and Investors: Their Economic Impact
6. Demographics: Aging Trends in the Geriatric & Mental Health Population
7. Mixing Business and Aging: The UNCG Gerontology Program
8. The UNCG Gerontology Program: Producing Leaders in the Profession
9. Aging: The Expected and Normal
10. The Power of Language: Voices from Later Life
11. BOOMers: Demography, not Destiny
Dianne Welsh PhD, SPHR
Charles A. Hayes Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship , Bryan School of Business & Economics
328 Bryan Building P.O. Box 26165 Greensboro NC 27402-6165
Phone
336-256-8507
mailto:dhwelsh@uncg.edu
Bei Wu PhD
Associate Professor , Gerontology Program
McIver Bldg Room 126 Greensboro NC 27412
Phone
336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
Research Interests
1. Aging and oral health
2. China's aging populations
Recent Publications
1. Wu, B., Goins, R.T., Laditka, J.N., & Ignatenko, V. Gender Differences in Perception of Dementia and Healthy Lifestyle among Older Adults in Rural West Virginia. (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
2. Beard, R., Fetterman, D., Wu, B., & Bryant, C. The Two Voices of Alzheimer’s: Attitudes Toward Brain Health by Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Support Persons (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
3. Laditka, S., Corwin, S., Beard, R., Wu, B., Sharkey, J., Laditka, J.N., & Liu, R. Views about Aging Well among a Diverse Group of Older Americans: Implications for Promoting Cognitive Health (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
4. Anderson, L. A., Beard, R., Day, K. L., McConnell, S., Reed, P. S., Wu, B. (alphabetic order). Adults’ Views about “Cognitive Health” – Implications for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Submitted: The Gerontologist, Special Issue).
5. Du, M. Q., Jiang, H., Tai, B. J., Wu, B., Bian, Z. (under review). Root Caries Patterns and Risk Factors of Middle-aged and Elderly People in P.R. China. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
6. Friedman, D., Laditka, J. N., Hunter, R., Ivey, S., Wu, B., Tseng, W., Corwin, S., Lui, R., & Matthews, A. (in press). Getting the Message Out About Brain Health: A Cross Cultural Comparison of Older Adults’ Media Awareness and Communication Needs on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain. The Gerontologist, Special Issue.
7. Laditka, J.N., Beard, R.L., Bryant, L.L., Fetterman, D., Hunter, R., Ivey, S., Logsdon, R.G., Sharkey, J.R., Wu, B. (alphabetic order) (in press). Promoting Cognitive Health: A Formative Research Collaboration of the Healthy Aging Research Network. The Gerontologist, Special Issue.
8. Wu, B., Chi, I., Plassman, B. L., & Guo, M. (in press). Depressive Symptoms and Health Problems among Chinese Immigrant Elders in the U.S. and Chinese Elders in China. Aging and Mental Health.
9. Wu, B., & Caro, F.G. (in press). Workforce in Residential Care Facilities in Rural China. Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
10. Wu, B., Mao, Z.F., & Xu, Q. (2008). Institutional Care for Elders in Rural China. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 20, 218-239.
11. Wu, B., Plassman, B.L., Crout, R.J., & Liang, J. (2008). Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 63A, 495-500.
12. Wu, B., Chi, I., Mjelde-Mossey, L.A., & Silverstein N.M. (2008). Gender Differences in Contributory Behaviors among the Oldest-Old Chinese in Shanghai. Ageing International, 32, 65-77.
13. Wu, B., Mao, Z.F., Rockett, I., & Yue, Y.W. (2008). Socioeconomic Status and Alcohol Use among Urban and Rural Residents in China. Substance Abuse and Misuse, 43, 952-966.
14. Miltiades, H. & Wu, B. (corresponding author) (2008). Factors Affecting Western Physician Visits in a Chinese and Chinese Immigrant Sample. Social Science & Medicine, 66, 704-714.
15. Mao, Z. F., Wu, B., & Zhang, J. Z. (2008). Development of Village Clinics in Hubei Province: Current Status and Its Policy Implications. Development and Research Report in Hubei, 2008 (pp.243-269). Wuhan, China: Wuhan University Publisher.
16. Emerson-Lombardo, N.B., Wu, B., Chang, K., & Hohnstein, J.K. (2007). Model Dementia Care Programs for Asian Americans. In C. Cox (Ed.) Dementia and Social Work Practice: Research and Interventions (pp.205-229). New York: Springer Publisher.
17. Hu, J.P., Zhang, J. C, Wang, L. C, Mao, Z.F., & Wu, B. et al. (Eds.) (2007). Survey of Primary Health Clinics in Hubei. Wuhan, China: Hubei Science and Technology Publisher.
18. Wu, B., Plassman, B.L., Liang, J., & Wei, L. (2007). Cognitive Function and Dental Care Utilization among Community-dwelling Older Adults. American Journal of Public Health, 97, 2216-2221.
19. Mjelde-Mossey, L.A., Wu, B. & Chi, I. (2007). Civic Engagement of the Oldest-Old in Shanghai. Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2, 15-22.
20. Wu, B. & Xu, Q. (2007). Community-based Long-Term Care in Urban Setting. Chinese Population Studies, 31, 61-70.
21. Mao, Z.F. & Wu, B. (corresponding author) (2007). Cohort Differences in Health Behaviors among Urban and Rural Residents in China. Public Health, 121, 761-764.
22. Wu, B. (2007). Dental Service Utilization among Urban and Rural Older Adults in China. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 67, 185-188.
23. Wu, Y., Wang, H., Wu, B., McCrone, S., & Lai, H.J. (2007). Risk Factors for Early Onset of Severe Disability: A Longitudinal Analysis of a 17-year Follow-up Data. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 26, 258-274.
Funded Projects
1. Under Review. Principal Investigator, Trend and Trajectories of Oral Health among Older Americans: The Role of Cognitive Function. RO1 grant application under review by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging.
2. Application submitted. Principal Investigator, Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Chinese Elders. R03 grant application submitted to the National Institutes of Health/Fogarty International Center.
3. 2008-2010. Principal Investigator, Social Support, Depression and Oral Health in Later Life. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1 R21 DE019518-01). 9/1/2008-8/31/2010. $418,708.
4. 2008-2010. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Chinese Dementia Care Research Center: Infrastructure, Training And Pilot Studies. Subcontract from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (PI: Sue Levkoff). Funded by the NIH/Fogarty International Center. 2008-2010.
5. 2008-2011. Consultant, Nutritional Supplement Clinical Trial for Early Alzheimer’s. Funded by the National Alzheimer’s Association. 2008-2011.
6. 2007-2009. Principal Investigator, Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1R21DE016970 - 01A2). 5/1/2007-4/30/2009. $420,852.
7. 2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Cognitive Function, Inflammatory Markers, and Oral Health. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2007-2008. $25,000.
8. 2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Calibration for an NIH/NIDCR Funded Project: Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by West Virginia University, School of Dentistry. 2007-2008.
9. 2006-2009. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Prevention Research to Promote and Protect Brain Health. Subcontract from the University of South Carolina (PI: James Laditka). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2006-0/29/2009.
10. 2004-2009. Co-Investigator, Rural Healthy Aging Network. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2004-9/29/2009. $500,000
11. 2006-2009. Principal Investigator, Mentorship Grant. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2006-2009. $45,682
12. 2006-2008. Technical Adviser, E-Technology for Chinese Dementia Caregivers. PI: Hongtu Chen, Harvard Medical School. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (1R43AG 026815-01A1). 2006-2008.
13. 2002-2007. Consultant, Career Opportunities In Research Education & Training (COR) Honors (5T34MH065184). Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. 2002-2007.
14. 2004-2007. Principal Investigator, Evaluation of West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Funded by Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2004-2007. $53,000.
Courses Taught
1. Survey methods
2. Culture, diversity, and aging
3. Aging, women, and cultural issues
Civic Engagement
1. Co-chair, Public Policy Committee, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
2. Judge, Geriatric Oral Health research Awards, International Association for Dental Research