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Author:

Boron, Julie Blaskewicz

Title:

Patterns of Cognitive Change in Inductive Reasoning Ability in the Seattle Longitudinal Study: Covariates and Clinically Meaningful Outcomes

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies

Keywords:

Inductive Reasoning
Cognitive Trajectories
Nagin Modeling
Cognitive ability
Cognitive Training
Older Adults

File:

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Committee Members:

Sherry Lynn Willis, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
K Warner Schaie, Committee Member
Duane Francis Alwin, Committee Member
Bonnie J Meyer, Committee Member

Author:

Ramanathan, Deepa

Title:

The Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury in Pennsylvania: Treatment and Outcome Differences by Age and Geographic Location

Graduate Program:

Psychology

Keywords:

Traumatic Brain Injury
Head Injury
Epidemiology
Geriatrics
Older Adults
Functional Outcome
Fall Prevention

File:

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Committee Members:

Frank Gerard Hillary, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Peter Andrew Arnett, Committee Member
Stephen Jeffrey Wilson, Committee Member
Nilam Ram, Special Member

Author:

Mcghan, Gwen E

Title:

Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults

Graduate Program:

Nursing

Keywords:

Older Adults
Family Caregivers
Resources

File:

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Committee Members:

Janice Lee Penrod, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ann Marie Kolanowski, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Amy M Sawyer, Committee Member
Rhonda Belue, Committee Member

Author:

Flores, Ashley

Title:

Diet Quality and Nutritional Status Variability Predictors for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cognitive Decline among Older Adults

Graduate Program:

Nutritional Sciences

Keywords:

Diet
Diet Quality
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Waist Circumference
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Parkinson's disease
Dementia
Cognitive Decline
Older Adults
Aging

File:

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Committee Members:

Meg Bruening, Program Head/Chair
Gregory Shearer, Major Field Member
Marty Sliwinski, Outside Unit & Field Member
Xiang Gao, Special Member
Muzi Na, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Kristina Petersen, Major Field Member

Author:

Olanrewaju, Sherif

Title:

Understanding Transition Experiences of Internationally Educated Nurses Working with Older Adults in Long-Term Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Graduate Program:

Nursing

Keywords:

Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
Older Adults
Long-Term Care (LTC)
Transitioning

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Committee Members:

Susan Loeb, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies
Susan Loeb, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Marie Boltz, Major Field Member
Ying-Ling Jao, Major Field Member
Manuel Rosaldo, Outside Unit & Field Member