Profiles in "Healthy Aging" Expertise Area

  • Giasson's research considers the complex interplay between views of aging and individuals’ health and well-being as they grow older.
  • Koffer uses innovative methodologies to link stress (e.g., everyday hassles, major life events) to health and well-being across adulthood and aging.
  • Dr. Manis uses health system administrative data to study health care quality, models of care, and health outcomes among older adults who reside in residential care facilities.
  • Dr. Andel’s research revolves around risk factors for cognitive aging and impairment, health and aging, and disaster response in community and long-term care settings.
  • Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.