Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.S.W., Case Western Reserve University 1969
  • B.A., Case Western Reserve University 1967
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2021
  • Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2013 - 2020
  • Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2013
  • Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2000 - 2006
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatric Social Work in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1996 - 2000
  • Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Social Work in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1986 - 1995
  • Clinical Associate in Psychiatric Social Work in the Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1985
• Recognition
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  In the News

  • JAN 19, 2016

    The News & Observer

    Tar Heel of the Week: Lisa Gwyther is a one-woman support team for families dealing with Alzheimer’s

  • JUN 24, 2015

    Parade

    People power: A better world for people with Alzheimer's

  • FEB 19, 2014

    MarketWatch

    Lisa Gwyther comments: What do boomers owe their parents? (MarketWatch)

  • SEP 17, 2013

    Forbes

    Lisa Gwyther discusses survey: What do we 'owe' our parents?
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Duke Creating ADRD Researchers for the Next Generation - Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Program (CARiNG-StARR)" awarded by National Institutes of Health 2020 - 2024
  • Development and Implementation of "Nursing Home Prevention of Injury in Dementia" (NH PRIDE) awarded by Hebrew Rehabilitation Center 2019 - 2023
  • NC Registry for Brain Health Phase 2 awarded by State of North Carolina 2019 - 2021
  • Adapting Connect-Home Transitional Care to Fit the Unique Needs of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 2020 - 2021
  • Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training for Dementia awarded by National Palliative Care Research Center 2018 - 2020
  • NCDHHS Contract 00032525 Division of Aging and Adult Services awarded by NC DHHS 2019 - 2020
  • NC Registry for Brain Health awarded by State of North Carolina 2018 - 2020
  • Duke Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP): Communities Caring for Seniors awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2015 - 2020
  • Caregivers for Individuals with Alzheimers Disease awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 2012 - 2017
  • Developing an Oral Health Intervention for Individuals with Mild Dementia awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2016
  • CARE and Caregiver awarded by NC Department of Human Resources 2014 - 2015
  • Caregivers for Individuals with Alzheimers Disease awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 2012 - 2015
  • Stress, Serotonin Genes & Health Disparities awarded by National Institute of Environmental Health Science 2000 - 2006
  • Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1992 - 1999
  • Alzheimer'S Disease Research Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1985 - 1999
  • Alzheimer'S Disease Research Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1985 - 1999
  • Alzheimer'S Disease Research Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1985 - 1999
  • Alzheimer'S Disease Research Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1985 - 1999
  • Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center awarded by National Institutes of Health 1993 - 1997
  • Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers awarded by National Institutes of Health 1992 - 1997
  • Dementia Outreach To Minorities: Linking Care Networks awarded by National Institutes of Health 1992 - 1996
  • Dementia Outreach To Minorities: Linking Care Networks awarded by National Institutes of Health 1993 - 1995
  • Barriers To The Appropriate Use Of Community Based Service awarded by Office Of Technology Assessment 1987 - 1988
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Books

    • Resnick, B., L. P. Gwyther, and K. A. Roberto. Preface, 2018.
    • Resnick, B., L. P. Gwyther, and K. A. Roberto. Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, Second Edition, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04555-5.
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    • Blazer, D. G., K. Yaffe, and C. T. Liverman. Cognitive aging: Progress in understanding and opportunities for action, 2015. https://doi.org/10.17226/21693.
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  • Academic Articles

    • Porter, Laura S., Debra K. Weiner, Katherine Ramos, Deborah E. Barnes, Kenneth E. Schmader, Lisa Gwyther, Christine S. Ritchie, and Francis J. Keefe. “Partnering to cope with pain: A pilot study of a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills intervention for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.” Palliat Support Care 20, no. 6 (December 2022): 785–93. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951521001747.
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    • Toles, Mark, Jennifer Leeman, Lisa Gwyther, Maihan Vu, Thi Vu, and Laura C. Hanson. “Unique Care Needs of People with Dementia and Their Caregivers during Transitions from Skilled Nursing Facilities to Home and Assisted Living: A Qualitative Study.” J Am Med Dir Assoc 23, no. 9 (September 2022): 1486–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2022.06.021.
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    • Cocroft, Shelytia, Kathleen A. Welsh-Bohmer, Brenda L. Plassman, Marianne Chanti-Ketterl, Henry Edmonds, Lisa Gwyther, Michelle McCart, Heather MacDonald, Guy Potter, and James R. Burke. “Racially diverse participant registries to facilitate the recruitment of African Americans into presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease studies.” Alzheimers Dement 16, no. 8 (August 2020): 1107–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.12048.
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    • Zimmerman, Sheryl, Philip D. Sloane, Kimberly Ward, Anna Beeber, David Reed, Christine Lathren, Bobbi Matchar, and Lisa Gwyther. “Helping Dementia Caregivers Manage Medical Problems: Benefits of an Educational Resource.” Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 33, no. 3 (May 2018): 176–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317517749466.
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    • Borson, Soo, Joshua Chodosh, Cyndy Cordell, Beth Kallmyer, Malaz Boustani, Anna Chodos, Jatin K. Dave, et al. “Innovation in care for individuals with cognitive impairment: Can reimbursement policy spread best practices?” Alzheimers Dement 13, no. 10 (October 2017): 1168–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2017.09.001.
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    • Sloane, Philip D., Christopher H. Schifeling, Anna S. Beeber, Kimberly T. Ward, David Reed, Lisa P. Gwyther, Bobbi Matchar, and Sheryl Zimmerman. “New or Worsening Symptoms and Signs in Community-Dwelling Persons with Dementia: Incidence and Relation to Use of Acute Medical Services.” J Am Geriatr Soc 65, no. 4 (April 2017): 808–14. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.14672.
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    • Wolff, Jennifer L., Judy Feder, and Richard Schulz. “Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Americans.” N Engl J Med 375, no. 26 (December 29, 2016): 2513–15. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1612351.
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    • Jeste, Dilip V., Dan G. Blazer, Kathleen C. Buckwalter, Keri-Leigh K. Cassidy, Len Fishman, Lisa P. Gwyther, Saul M. Levin, et al. “Age-Friendly Communities Initiative: Public Health Approach to Promoting Successful Aging.” Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 24, no. 12 (December 2016): 1158–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2016.07.021.
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    • Williams, V. P., L. Bishop-Fitzpatrick, J. D. Lane, L. P. Gwyther, E. L. Ballard, A. P. Vendittelli, T. C. Hutchins, and R. B. Williams. “Video-Based Coping Skills to Reduce Health Risk and Improve Psychological and Physical Well-Being in Alzheimer's Disease Family Caregivers (vol 72, pg 897, 2010).” Psychosomatic Medicine 78, no. 7 (September 1, 2016): 886–886.
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    • Alzheimer’s Association National Plan Care and Support Milestone Workgroup, Angela, Soo Borson, Malaz A. Boustani, Kathleen C. Buckwalter, Louis D. Burgio, Joshua Chodosh, Richard H. Fortinsky, et al. “Report on milestones for care and support under the U.S. National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease.” Alzheimers Dement 12, no. 3 (March 2016): 334–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2016.01.005.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and B. G. Matchar. “The Duke Employee Elder Care Consultation: Meeting employees where they are.” Generations 39, no. 4 (December 1, 2015): 105–8.
    • Altpeter, Mary, Lisa P. Gwyther, Sarah R. Kennedy, Taryn R. Patterson, and Karisa Derence. “From evidence to practice: using the RE-AIM framework to adapt the REACHII caregiver intervention to the community.” Dementia (London) 14, no. 1 (January 2015): 104–13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301213494499.
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    • Matchar, B. G., and L. P. Gwyther. “BUILDING A WORKPLACE ELDERCARE PROGRAM RESPONSIVE TO CHALLENGES OF ADULT CHILDREN CAREGIVERS.” Gerontologist 54 (November 1, 2014): 219–20.
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    • Washington, Tiffany, Sheryl Zimmerman, John Cagle, David Reed, Lauren Cohen, Anna Song Beeber, and Lisa P. Gwyther. “Fidelity Decision Making in Social and Behavioral Research: Alternative Measures of Dose and Other Considerations.” Soc Work Res 38, no. 3 (September 2014): 154–62. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svu021.
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    • Cohen, Lauren W., Sheryl Zimmerman, David Reed, Philip D. Sloane, Anna S. Beeber, Tiffany Washington, John G. Cagle, and Lisa P. Gwyther. “Dementia in relation to family caregiver involvement and burden in long-term care.” J Appl Gerontol 33, no. 5 (August 2014): 522–40. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464813505701.
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    • Beeber, Anna S., Lauren W. Cohen, Sheryl Zimmerman, Lisa P. Gwyther, Tiffany Washington, John G. Cagle, and David Reed. “Differences in assisted living staff perceptions, experiences, and attitudes.” J Gerontol Nurs 40, no. 1 (January 2014): 41–49. https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20130731-03.
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    • Matchar, B. G., and L. P. Gwyther. “Resilience in early-stage dementia: Lessons learned from early-stage alzheimer education and support groups.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 30, no. 3 (January 1, 2014): 170–75. https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000020.
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    • Matchar, Bobbi G., and Lisa P. Gwyther. “A North Carolina service for those with questions about Alzheimer disease, other memory disorders, and family care.” N C Med J 75, no. 5 (2014): 342–43. https://doi.org/10.18043/ncm.75.5.342.
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    • Romero, Heather R., Kathleen A. Welsh-Bohmer, Lisa P. Gwyther, Henry L. Edmonds, Brenda L. Plassman, Cassandra M. Germain, Michelle McCart, Kathleen M. Hayden, Carl Pieper, and Allen D. Roses. “Community engagement in diverse populations for Alzheimer disease prevention trials.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 28, no. 3 (2014): 269–74. https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0000000000000029.
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    • Matchar, B. G., A. Kane, L. H. Kohn, M. A. McWilliams, J. Schwartz, and L. P. Gwyther. “OUTCOMES AND IMPACT: A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP EXTENDS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY-STAGE ALZHEIMER'S GROUP.” Gerontologist 53 (November 1, 2013): 497–497.
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    • Zimmerman, Sheryl, Lauren W. Cohen, David Reed, Lisa P. Gwyther, Tiffany Washington, John G. Cagle, Anna S. Beeber, and Philip D. Sloane. “Comparing families and staff in nursing homes and assisted living: implications for social work practice.” J Gerontol Soc Work 56, no. 6 (2013): 535–53. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2013.811145.
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    • Zimmerman, Sheryl, Lauren W. Cohen, David Reed, Lisa P. Gwyther, Tiffany Washington, John G. Cagle, Philip D. Sloane, and John S. Preisser. “Families Matter in Long-Term Care: Results of a Group-Randomized Trial.” Seniors Hous Care J 21, no. 1 (2013): 3–20.
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    • Altpeter, M., L. P. Gwyther, S. Kennedy, K. Derence, and T. Patterson. “CONDUCTING A MID-COURSE ASSESSMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA REACH INTERVENTION: LESSONS LEARNED.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 292–292.
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    • Beeber, A. S., L. W. Cohen, S. Zimmerman, D. A. Reed, L. P. Gwyther, and P. D. Sloane. “HOW EQUAL IS THE BURDEN? CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTITUDES OF DIRECT CARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IN ASSISTED LIVING.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 635–635.
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    • Cohen, L. W., D. A. Reed, L. P. Gwyther, P. D. Sloane, A. S. Beeber, T. R. Washington, and S. Zimmerman. “FAMILY AND STAFF CAREGIVERS WEIGH IN ON ROLE OF DEMENTIA IN FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND BURDEN.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 634–634.
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    • Snyder, L., and L. P. Gwyther. “AN OVERVIEW OF TWO MODELS OF COMMUNITY ARTS-BASED COLLABORATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 268–268.
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    • Washington, T. R., S. Zimmerman, J. G. Cagle, L. W. Cohen, A. S. Beeber, D. A. Reed, L. P. Gwyther, and P. D. Sloane. “FIDELITY DECISION-MAKING IN LONG-TERM CARE INTERVENTION RESEARCH: A CASE EXAMPLE.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 635–635.
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    • Zimmerman, S., L. W. Cohen, D. A. Reed, L. P. Gwyther, A. S. Beeber, and P. D. Sloane. “DIFFERENCES IN STAFF AND FAMILY WELL-BEING IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 634–634.
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    • Zimmerman, S., L. W. Cohen, L. P. Gwyther, D. A. Reed, T. R. Washington, J. G. Cagle, P. D. Sloane, and J. Preisser. “FAMILIES MATTER IN LONG-TERM CARE: RESULTS OF A GROUP RANDOMIZED TRIAL.” Gerontologist 52 (November 1, 2012): 634–634.
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    • Naylor, Mary D., Jason H. Karlawish, Steven E. Arnold, Ara S. Khachaturian, Zaven S. Khachaturian, Virginia M-Y Lee, Matthew Baumgart, et al. “Advancing Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, treatment, and care: recommendations from the Ware Invitational Summit.” Alzheimers Dement 8, no. 5 (September 2012): 445–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.08.001.
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    • Resnick, B., L. P. Gwyther, and K. A. Roberto. “Resilience in aging: Concepts, research, and outcomes.” Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, December 1, 2011, 1–365. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0232-0.
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    • Altpeter, M., K. Derence, L. P. Gwyther, A. Varma, L. Burgio, S. R. Kennedy, and T. Patterson. “ADAPTING THE REACHII PROGRAM COMPONENTS TO COMMUNITY CONTEXTS: LESSONS LEARNED IN NORTH CAROLINA.” Gerontologist 51 (November 1, 2011): 449–449.
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    • Patterson, T. R., S. R. Kennedy, M. Altpeter, K. Derence, L. P. Gwyther, A. Varma, and L. Burgio. “PROGRAM SATISFACTION AND STRESS REDUCTION AMONG REACH II CAREGIVER PARTICIPANTS: FINDINGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA.” Gerontologist 51 (November 1, 2011): 450–450.
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    • Williams, Virginia P., Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick, James D. Lane, Lisa P. Gwyther, Edna L. Ballard, Analise P. Vendittelli, Tiffany C. Hutchins, and Redford B. Williams. “Video-based coping skills to reduce health risk and improve psychological and physical well-being in Alzheimer's disease family caregivers.” Psychosom Med 72, no. 9 (November 2010): 897–904. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0b013e3181fc2d09.
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    • Ballard, Edna L., Lisa P. Gwyther, and Henry L. Edmonds. “Challenges and opportunities: recruitment and retention of African Americans for Alzheimer disease research: lessons learned.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 24 Suppl, no. 0 (2010): S19–23. https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0b013e3181f12432.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALZHEIMER'S STRATEGIC PLAN.” Gerontologist 49 (October 1, 2009): 340–41.
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    • Brummett, Beverly H., Andrew D. Krystal, Allison Ashley-Koch, Cynthia M. Kuhn, Stephan Züchner, Ilene C. Siegler, John C. Barefoot, Edna L. Ballard, Lisa P. Gwyther, and Redford B. Williams. “Sleep quality varies as a function of 5-HTTLPR genotype and stress.” Psychosom Med 69, no. 7 (2007): 621–24. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0b013e31814b8de6.
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    • Gwyther, Lisa P. “Spirituality and caring for older family members.” South Med J 99, no. 10 (October 2006): 1180–81. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.smj.0000242746.48538.9e.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and A. D. Weinberg. “Discontinuing medications for a resident with advanced Alzheimer's Disease.” Annals of Long Term Care 14, no. 5 (May 1, 2006): 46–48.
    • Brummett, Beverly H., Michael A. Babyak, Ilene C. Siegler, Peter P. Vitaliano, Edna L. Ballard, Lisa P. Gwyther, and Redford B. Williams. “Associations among perceptions of social support, negative affect, and quality of sleep in caregivers and noncaregivers.” Health Psychol 25, no. 2 (March 2006): 220–25. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.25.2.220.
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    • Pope, S. K., M. T. Horne, M. C. Morris, M. Sano, L. P. Gwyther, N. E. Lombardo, C. Beck, and S. T. DeKosky. “Complementary and alternative therapies for Alzheimer's disease: A conference summary.” Alzheimer’S Care Quarterly 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2006): 13–31.
    • Evans, Dwight L., Dennis S. Charney, Lydia Lewis, Robert N. Golden, Jack M. Gorman, K Ranga Rama Krishnan, Charles B. Nemeroff, et al. “Mood disorders in the medically ill: scientific review and recommendations.” Biol Psychiatry 58, no. 3 (August 1, 2005): 175–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2005.05.001.
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    • Gwyther, Lisa P., Terry Altilio, Susan Blacker, Grace Christ, Ellen L. Csikai, Nancy Hooyman, Betty Kramer, Julie Linton, Mary Raymer, and Judith Howe. “Social work competencies in palliative and end-of-life care.” J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care 1, no. 1 (2005): 87–120. https://doi.org/10.1300/J457v01n01_06.
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    • Gwyther, Lisa P. “Family care and Alzheimer's disease: what do we know? What can we do?” N C Med J 66, no. 1 (2005): 37–42.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and L. Willer. “How do we assess and determine the mental capacity of our patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia for consent to conjugal visits with their spouse?” Annals of Long Term Care 12, no. 4 (April 1, 2004): 27–28.
    • Torti, Frank M., Lisa P. Gwyther, Shelby D. Reed, Joëlle Y. Friedman, and Kevin A. Schulman. “A multinational review of recent trends and reports in dementia caregiver burden.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 18, no. 2 (2004): 99–109. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.wad.0000126902.37908.b2.
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    • Bosek, Marcia Sue DeWolf, Elinar Lowry, David A. Lindeman, J Russell Burck, and Lisa P. Gwyther. “Promoting a good death for persons with dementia in nursing facilities: family caregivers' perspectives.” Jonas Healthc Law Ethics Regul 5, no. 2 (June 2003): 34–41. https://doi.org/10.1097/00128488-200306000-00006.
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    • Stuckey, J. C., and L. P. Gwyther. “Dementia, Religion, and Spirituality.” Dementia 2, no. 3 (January 1, 2003): 291–97. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012030023001.
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    • Sleath, B., R. H. Rubin, W. Campbell, L. Gwyther, and T. Clark. “Physician-patient communication about over-the-counter medications.” Soc Sci Med 53, no. 3 (August 2001): 357–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0277-9536(00)00341-5.
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    • Sleath, B., R. H. Rubin, W. Campbell, L. Gwyther, and T. Clark. “Ethnicity and physician-older patient communication about alternative therapies.” J Altern Complement Med 7, no. 4 (August 2001): 329–35. https://doi.org/10.1089/107555301750463206.
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    • Doody, R. S., J. C. Stevens, C. Beck, R. M. Dubinsky, J. A. Kaye, L. Gwyther, R. C. Mohs, et al. “Practice parameter: management of dementia (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.” Neurology 56, no. 9 (May 8, 2001): 1154–66. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.56.9.1154.
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    • Sleath, B., W. Campbell, T. Clark, R. H. Rubin, and L. Gwyther. “Physician-Patient Communication About Alternative Medicines.” Complementary Health Practice Review 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 68. https://doi.org/10.1177/153321010100700132.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Family issues in dementia: finding a new normal.” Neurol Clin 18, no. 4 (November 2000): 993–1010. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70236-x.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Social issues of the Alzheimer's patient and family.” Am J Med 104, no. 4A (April 27, 1998): 17S-21S. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9343(98)00024-2.
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    • Raskind, M. A., D. S. Knopman, Z. S. Khachaturian, L. P. Gwyther, C. L. Jurkowski, W. H. Overman, and G. W. Small. “Alzheimer's disease: Making progress through a multidisciplinary approach.” American Journal of Medicine 104, no. 4 A (April 27, 1998). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9343(98)00028-X.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and S. Y. Strulowitz. “Care-giver stress.” Current Opinion in Psychiatry 11, no. 4 (January 1, 1998): 431–34. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001504-199807000-00012.
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    • Kahn, D. A., G. S. Alexopoulos, J. M. Silver, D. Carpenter, J. P. Docherty, A. Frances, and L. P. Gwyther. “Treatment of agitation in elderly persons with Dementia: A summary of the expert consensus guidelines.” Journal of Psychiatric Practice 4, no. 5 (January 1, 1998): 265–76.
    • Small, G. W., P. V. Rabins, P. P. Barry, N. S. Buckholtz, S. T. DeKosky, S. H. Ferris, S. I. Finkel, et al. “Diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer disease and related disorders. Consensus statement of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, the Alzheimer's Association, and the American Geriatrics Society.” Jama 278, no. 16 (October 22, 1997): 1363–71.
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    • “Early identification of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Early Identification of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Panel.” Am Fam Physician 55, no. 4 (March 1997): 1303–14.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “The perspective of the person with Alzheimer disease: which outcomes matter in early to middle stages of dementia?” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 11 Suppl 6 (1997): 18–24.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “When "the family" is not one voice: conflict in caregiving families.” J Case Manag 4, no. 4 (1995): 150–55.
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    • Gwyther, L. “Managing challenging behaviors at home.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 8 Suppl 3 (1994): 110–12.
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    • Martin, R. J., L. P. Gwyther, and P. J. Whitehouse. “Special care unit research: ethical issues.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 8 Suppl 1 (1994): S360–67.
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    • Martin, Richard J., Lisa P. Gwyther, and Peter J. Whitehouse. “Special care unit research: ethical issues.” Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 8, no. Suppl. 1 (1994): S360–67.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P. “ADULT DAY-CARE - THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL SYSTEMS OF CARE - KIRWIN,PM.” Gerontologist 32, no. 6 (December 1, 1992): 865–67.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P. “ELDER CARE - FAMILY TRAINING AND SUPPORT - BARUSCH,AM.” Gerontologist 32, no. 6 (December 1, 1992): 865–67.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P. “CARE-GIVING IN DEMENTIA - RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS - JONES,GMM, MIESEN,BML.” Gerontologist 32, no. 6 (December 1, 1992): 865–67.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P. “ADULT DAY-CARE FOR ALZHEIMERS PATIENTS - IMPACT ON FAMILY CAREGIVERS - GUTTMAN,RA.” Gerontologist 32, no. 6 (December 1, 1992): 865–67.
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    • Berg, L., K. C. Buckwalter, P. K. Chafetz, L. P. Gwyther, D. Holmes, K. M. Koepke, M. P. Lawton, D. A. Lindeman, J. Magaziner, and K. Maslow. “Special care units for persons with dementia.” J Am Geriatr Soc 39, no. 12 (December 1991): 1229–36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1991.tb03579.x.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Practice innovations and research: reconciling the chicken and the egg.” Gerontologist 31, no. 5 (October 1991): 580–81. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/31.5.580.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Letting go: separation-individuation in a wife of an Alzheimer's patient.” Gerontologist 30, no. 5 (October 1990): 698–702. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/30.5.698.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Overcoming barriers. Home care for dementia patients.” Caring 8, no. 8 (August 1989): 12–16.
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    • Lyman, K. A. “Day care for persons with dementia: the impact of the physical environment on staff stress and quality of care.” Gerontologist 29, no. 4 (August 1989): 557–60. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/29.4.557.
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    • Gold, Deborah T., and Lisa P. Gwyther. “The Prevention of Elder Abuse: An Educational Model.” Family Relations 38, no. 1 (January 1989): 8–8. https://doi.org/10.2307/583602.
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    • Turnbull, J. E., C. C. Saltz, and L. P. Gwyther. “A prescription for promoting social work research in a university hospital.” Health Soc Work 13, no. 2 (1988): 97–105. https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/13.2.97.
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    • Heyman, A., W. E. Wilkinson, B. J. Hurwitz, M. J. Helms, C. S. Haynes, C. M. Utley, and L. P. Gwyther. “Early-onset Alzheimer's disease: clinical predictors of institutionalization and death.” Neurology 37, no. 6 (June 1987): 980–84. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.37.6.980.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Elder Abuse: Conflict in the Family.” Journal of Gerontology 42, no. 2 (March 1, 1987): 234–35. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/42.2.234b.
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    • Heyman, A., D. Schmechel, W. Wilkinson, H. Rogers, R. Krishnan, D. Holloway, K. Schultz, L. Gwyther, R. Peoples, and C. Utley. “Failure of long term high-dose lecithin to retard progression of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.” J Neural Transm Suppl 24 (1987): 279–86.
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    • George, L. K., and L. P. Gwyther. “Caregiver well-being: a multidimensional examination of family caregivers of demented adults.” Gerontologist 26, no. 3 (June 1986): 253–59. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/26.3.253.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and L. K. George. “Caregivers for dementia patients: complex determinants of well-being and burden.” Gerontologist 26, no. 3 (June 1986): 245–47. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/26.3.245.
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    • Gwyther, L. P. “Caring for Alzheimer's. Treating behavior as a symptom of illness.” Provider 12, no. 5 (May 1986): 18–21.
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    • Gwyther, L. “Introduction: What is respite care?” Pride Inst J Long Term Home Health Care 5, no. 3 (1986): 4–6.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and D. G. Blazer. “Family therapy and the dementia patient.” Am Fam Physician 29, no. 5 (May 1984): 149–56.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P., L. K. GEORGE, M. FITTING, P. A. TODD, J. M. ZARIT, S. H. ZARIT, J. G. GONYEA, and R. J. V. MONTGOMERY. “COMPLEX DETERMINANTS OF CAREGIVER WELL-BEING - TOWARD MORE SOPHISTICATED RESEARCH ANALYSES.” Gerontologist 24 (January 1, 1984): 249–50.
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    • Gwyther, L. “Alzheimer's disease.” N C Med J 44, no. 7 (July 1983): 435–36.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and M. A. Matteson. “Care for the caregivers.” J Gerontol Nurs 9, no. 2 (February 1983): 93–116.
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    • Gwyther, Lisa P. “The 36-hour day: A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease, related dementing illnesses and memory loss in later life.” Social Science &Amp; Medicine 17, no. 4 (January 1983): 251–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/0277-9536(83)90130-2.
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    • Sloane, P., and L. Gwyther. “In support of nursing homes.” J Pract Nurs 32, no. 9 (October 1982): 32–33.
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    • Trent, P. J., and L. P. Gwyther. “Curriculum development for geriatric-gerontology training: a problem-solving approach.” Gerontol Geriatr Educ 2, no. 1 (1981): 37–43. https://doi.org/10.1300/J021v02n01_08.
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    • Sloane, P., and L. Gwyther. “Nursing homes.” Jama 244, no. 16 (October 17, 1980): 1840–41.
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  • Book Sections

    • Matchar, B. G., L. P. Gwyther, E. Galik, and B. Resnick. “Building Resilience in Persons with Early-Stage Dementia and Their Care Partners.” In Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, Second Edition, 261–79, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04555-5_14.
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    • Resnick, B., L. P. Gwyther, and K. A. Roberto. “Conclusion: The Key to Successful Aging.” In Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, Second Edition, 401–15, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04555-5_22.
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    • Blazer, Dan G., Kristine Yaffe, Marilyn Albert, Sara J. Czaja, Donna Fick, Lisa P. Gwyther, Felicia Hill-Briggs, et al. “Public Education and Key Messages.” In COGNITIVE AGING: PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, 257–94, 2015.
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    • Blazer, Dan G., Kristine Yaffe, Marilyn Albert, Sara J. Czaja, Donna Fick, Lisa P. Gwyther, Felicia Hill-Briggs, et al. “Community Action: Health, Financial Management, Driving, Technology, and Consumer Decisions.” In COGNITIVE AGING: PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, 227–55, 2015.
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    • Blazer, Dan G., Kristine Yaffe, Marilyn Albert, Sara J. Czaja, Donna Fick, Lisa P. Gwyther, Felicia Hill-Briggs, et al. “Risk and Protective Factors and Interventions: Lifestyle and Physical Environment.” In COGNITIVE AGING: PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, 109–47, 2015.
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    • Blazer, Dan G., Kristine Yaffe, Marilyn Albert, Sara J. Czaja, Donna Fick, Lisa P. Gwyther, Felicia Hill-Briggs, et al. “Population-Based Information About Cognitive Aging.” In COGNITIVE AGING: PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, 75–108, 2015.
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    • Blazer, Dan G., Kristine Yaffe, Marilyn Albert, Sara J. Czaja, Donna Fick, Lisa P. Gwyther, Felicia Hill-Briggs, et al. “COGNITIVE AGING Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action Introduction.” In COGNITIVE AGING: PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, 17–29, 2015.
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    • Gwyther, L. P., and R. A. Kane. “Dementia Special Care Units in Residential Care.” In Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195173727.003.0058.
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    • George, L. K., and L. P. Gwyther. “Support Groups for Caregivers of Memory Impaired Elderly: Easing Caregiver Burden.” In Families in Transition:  Primary Prevention Programs That Work, edited by L. A. Bond and B. M. Wagner. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications, 1988.

  • Conference Papers

    • “LOOK & LUNCH: PARTNERSHIP BUILDS COMMUNITY ART EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA & CARE PARTNERS.” In The Gerontologist, 55:632–33. Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv339.02.
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    • “PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT TO CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA.” In The Gerontologist, 55:552–53. Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv266.02.
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    • ““PEOPLE LIKE ME”: A CASE STUDY OF RESILIENCE IN AN EARLY-STAGE ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY.” In The Gerontologist, 55:367–367. Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv661.05.
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    • Austin, C. D., R. H. Chernesky, L. P. Gwyther, and B. Grube. “What we have learned from research on case management: The example of services to Alzheimer's and HIV/AIDS clients.” In Key Issues in Case Management Around the Globe, edited by R. Applebaum and M. White, 77–92. AMERICAN SOCIETY AGING, 2000.
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    • GWYTHER, L. P. “SERVICE DELIVERY AND UTILIZATION - RESEARCH DIRECTIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS.” In Stress Effects on Family Caregivers of Alzheimer’S Patients, edited by E. Light, G. Niederehe, and B. D. Lebowitz, 293–300. SPRINGER PUBL CO, 1994.
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