Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine
·
2019 - Present
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Enhancing specialty training in geropsychology competencies: An evaluation of a VA Geriatric Scholars Program advanced topics workshop.
Journal Article Gerontol Geriatr Educ · July 3, 2023 There is a growing need for psychologists with specialized training in geriatric mental health competencies. The Geriatric Scholars Program for Psychologists (GSP-P) was created to address this shortage within a large integrated healthcare system. In 2019, ... Full text Link to item CiteDiet quality and exercise in older veterans with PTSD: a pilot study.
Journal Article Transl Behav Med · December 14, 2021 Older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk of obesity and cardiometabolic disease. Physical activity and healthy eating are two behaviors that impact health, functional independence, and disease risk in later life, yet f ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteDevelopment and initial validation of the Hopelessness Inventory for Later Life (HILL).
Journal Article Aging Ment Health · September 2021 OBJECTIVES: Hopelessness is associated with depression, physical illness, and mortality. It is a key risk factor for suicidality in later life. Limitations have been identified in available hopelessness assessment measures regarding their use with older ad ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
West Virginia University ·
2014
Ph.D.