ARIA Mini Grant Review

• February 8th, 2023
• in News

The Alabama Research Institute on Aging (ARIA) is sponsoring a half-day grant workshop on Friday, March 24, 2023 to provide feedback to investigators on aging-related grant applications they are preparing for submission. The session will feature brief presentations by investigators, followed by comments and advice from an expert “review panel” as well as other attendees. Our goal is to help investigators hone both substance and “strategy” of their proposals to help ensure a successful review outcome.

Interested investigators should submit a non-binding letter of intent by Friday, February 17, 2023.  Final proposals will be due by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 24, 2023 and should include (1) all items listed in the attached packet and (2) a copy of FOA to which it is responding.  Investigators should also prepare a brief (10-15 minute) PowerPoint presentation for the session. There is no restriction on the type of grant application.

Details of the session will follow. Meanwhile, if you have questions about the planned session, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The ARIA Seminar Series is back!

• February 8th, 2023
• in News, Uncategorized

On February 3rd we officially brought back the ARIA seminar series.  We hosted three researchers from Mississippi State, Drs. Antonio Gardner, Mary Dozier, and Carolyn Adams-Price made the hour and a half journey east to spend a half a day on the UA campus meeting with ARIA members and students to discuss their research and potential future collaborations.  A recording of the lunch presentation can be found in the Seminar Series section of this website.

2.3.23 ARIA Speaker Series

ARIA goes to GSA!

• November 14th, 2022
• in News

The following ARIA members were active at GSA this year:

• Shot on the Spot Vaccination Community Outreach (Poster)
  • First Author: Alissa McIntyre, B.A., University of Alabama
    Second Author: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, The University of Alabama
    Third Author: Brian Cox, B.S., Alabama Research Institute of Aging
    Fourth Author: Loretta Wilson, MBA, HCM, Rural Alabama Prevention Center
    Fifth Author: Pamela Payne-Foster, MD, MPH, Rural Health Institute/Community Rural Medicine
    Sixth Author: JoAnn S. Oliver, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, Capstone College of Nursing
    Seventh Author: Yan Luo, n/a, The University of Alabama
    Eighth Author: Hee Lee, PHD, University of Alabama

• Correlates of Health Literacy in the Black Belt Areas of Alabama: Importance of Internet Access (Poster)
  • First Author: Avani Shah, MA,MSW,PhD, University of Alabama
    Second Author: Yan Luo, n/a, The University of Alabama
    Third Author: LeAnna Roberts, n/a, University of Alabama
    Fifth Author: Hee Lee, PHD, University of Alabama

• Supporting Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19 with CareHeroes IT: Usage Patterns and Outcomes (Poster)
  • First Author: Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW, University of Alabama
    Second Author: Ellen Brown, EdD, MS, RN, FAAN, Florida International University
    Third Author: C. Victoria Framil, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC ,CNE, Florida International University
    Fourth Author: Shannon Hurley, n/a, Florida State University
    Fifth Author: Lisa Roberts, PT, MS, DPT, CSCS, Florida International University
    Sixth Author: Peter Clarke, PhD, Florida International University
    Seventh Author: Sai Chaithra Allala, n/a, Florida International University
    Eighth Author: Jane Daquin, PhD, University of Alabama

• Building Bridges: An Age-Friendly Conference for the Geropsychology Workforce (Symposium)
  • Chair: Brian D. Carpenter, PhD, FGSA – Washington University in St. Louis
    Co-Chair: Jennifer Moye, PhD – VA Boston Healthcare System
    Discussant: Rebecca S. Allen, PhD – The University of Alabama
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Jennifer Moye, PhD – VA Boston Healthcare System
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP – Rush University Medical College
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Meghan McDarby, PhD – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Candice D. Reel, MA – The University of Alabama
    

• The Unique Impact of the COVID Pandemic on Predoctoral Geropsychology Training: Recommendations from the Field (Symposium)
  • Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Candice Reel, MA, The University of Alabama
    Co-Author: Hannah Bashian, Ph.D., VA Boston HCS
    Co-Author: Julia Boyle, PsyD., New England GRECC
    Co-Author: Lindsey Jacobs, Ph.D.,MSPH, ABPP, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center & The University of Alabama
    Co-Author: Michelle Mlinac, PsyD., ABPP, VA Boston HCS

• Social Determinants of Health and Willingness for End-of-Life Discussion Among Korean American Immigrants (Symposium)
  • Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Hyunjin Noh, PhD, MSW, FGSA, The University of Alabama School of Social Work
    Co-Author: Eunyoung Choi, PhD, School of Global Public Health, New York University
    Co-Author: Lewis Lee, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work, The University of Alabama
    Co-Author: Hee Lee, PHD, University of Alabama

• APA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Change: Overview and Clinical Application (Symposium)
  • Chair: Benjamin T. Mast, PhD, ABPP – University of Louisville
    Discussant: Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD, FGSA – Wayne State University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Benjamin T. Mast, PhD, ABPP – University of Louisville
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Ann M. Steffen, PhD, ABPP – University of Mis-souri-St. Louis
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Rebecca S. Allen, PhD, ABPP – The University of Alabama

• Before a Neurocognitive Evaluation: Roles and Competencies of Behavioral Health Providers (Symposium)
  • Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP, University of Missouri-St. Louis
    Co-Author: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, The University of Alabama

• After a Neurocognitive Evaluation: Roles and Competencies of Behavioral Health Providers (Symposium)
  • Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, The University of Alabama
    Co-Author: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP, University of Missouri-St. Louis

• The Effect of Depression and Subjective Health Condition on Intra-Individual Cognitive Variability (Poster)
  • First Author: Shayne Lin, MA, The University of Alabama
    Second Author: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, The University of Alabama

• Reimagining Aging: Examining The Impact Of Lifetime Discrimination Experiences On Everyday Metamemory (Poster)
  • First Author: Timothy Ly, BS, The University of Alabama
    Second Author: Jeanne Cundiff, PhD, The University of Alabama
    Third Author: Jason DeCaro, PhD, The University of Alabama
    Fourth Author: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, The University of Alabama

• Intergenerational Connections: Turning points in college student attitudes about older adults and aging (Paper)
  • First Author: Wendy Watson, PhD, Bowling Green State University
    Second Author: Sandra Faulkner, PhD, Bowling Green State University
    Third Author: Madison Pollino, MA, Bowling Green State University
    Fourth Author: Jaclyn Shatterly, PhD, University of Alabama
    Fifth Author: Charlie Stelle, PhD, Bowling Green State University

• Adverse Social Experiences, Social Support, and Health Outcomes Among Black and White Family Caregivers (Poster)
  • First Author: Wesley Browning, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Second Author: Ghislaine Atkins, PhD, University of Tampa
    Third Author: Pamela Bowen, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC, BBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Fourth Author: Michael Crowe, PhD, University of Alabama-Birmingham
    Fifth Author: Laura Dreer, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Sixth Author: Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW, University of Alabama
    Seventh Author: Olivio Clay, PhD, FGSA, University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Narrative Literature Review of Photovoice Studies to Explore Methodology, Analysis, and the Dementia Experience (Poster)
  • Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Emerald Jenkins, PhDc, MSN, RN, Johns Hopkins University
    Co-Author: Phatt Thaitrong, MS, RD, University of Alabama
    Co-Author: Janiece Taylor, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Johns Hopkins University
    Co-Author: jenni Seale Reiff, OTR/L, Johns Hopkins University
    Co-Author: Grace Huynh, MSN, RN, Johns Hopkins University
    Co-Author: Melissa Hladek, PhD, CRNP, Johns Hopkins University
    Co-Author: Sarah Szanton, PhD, RN, FAAN, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

• Life After Loss: Emerging Insights on Grief Adjustment and Health in Late Life (Symposium)
  • Chair: Emily L. Mroz, PhD – Yale University
    Co-Chair: Sara E. Hackett, PhD – University of South Florida
    Discussant: Deborah Carr, PhD, FGSA (she/her/hers) – Boston University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Emily L. Mroz, PhD – Yale University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Sara E. Hackett, PhD – University of South Florida
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Holly G. Prigerson, PhD – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Danielle McDuffie, MA, The University of Alabama/ Durham VAMC

Welcome Back to ARIA was a success!

• October 4th, 2022
• in News

We had over 70 people attend our recent welcome back event where we discussed what ARIA has been, what we are currently up to, and where we would like to see ourselves go in the future.  If you weren’t able to attend, the recording can be accessed here: https://ua-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/Xqo0eoGmx38fcCIzkgQPMogm9SWxfOhm4PCpWncqbsPAf1QC1h9B5mFgD8ODhksq.DDA1LN0f0QTIwptZ

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There is also a Qualtrics survey about what you would like to see from ARIA in the future that we would appreciate you taking the time to complete.  https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebq7uWA5pMyBmK2

Welcome Back to ARIA!

• September 7th, 2022
• in News

Payne-Foster Driven to Improve Women’s Health Through Advocacy

• March 11th, 2021
• in News

A desire to help others is the foundation of a person’s pursuit of a career in the medical field. For Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, this core value and drive to be an advocate for those in difficult medical situations, especially women of color, have helped forge her nearly 30 years in health care.

Read the full story in the UA News

COVID-19 Resources for the Community

• February 9th, 2021
• in News

For COVID-19 resources, please see Resources for the Community page.

Doctoral Student Reviews Dietary Guidelines for Actor’s Foundation

• June 7th, 2019
• in News

Christine Ferguson’s interest in nutrition started early in her UA academic career and blossomed into a niche research area based on a personal connection. And while Ferguson had big aspirations for her future, she never imagined her expertise would lead to a pivotal role in providing dietary guidelines endorsed by a national nonprofit founded by one of Hollywood’s most recognized actors.

Read the full story in the UA News

ARIA Student Activity

• October 14th, 2017
• in News

Keisha Carden Ivey, a third-year graduate student in clinical geropsychology mentored by ARIA faculty Dr. Rebecca S. Allen, received the 2017 Award for Outstanding Master’s Thesis in the UA Department of Psychology. The thesis was titled  The Effect of Daily Stress, Positive Events, Positive and Negative Affect, and Adult Day Services on Caregivers’ Pain: Outcomes from the Daily Stress and Health (DASH) Study.

Shelley Condon,  a first-year graduate student in clinical geropsychology mentored by ARIA faculty Dr. Patricia A. Parmelee, received a Graduate Student Travel Award from Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) of the American Psychological Association. The award will support Ms. Condon’s travel to the 2017 APA conference to present her poster titled Pain, Anger, Sleep and Depression among Older Adults with Osteoarthritis.

Shelley also placed second in the overall presentation category at the Southeast Consortium on Gerontology and Geriatrics Student Mentoring Conference, held in Atlanta on April 21-22. Her presentation was titled Exploring the Construct of Emotional Intelligence: A Factor Analysis Approach.

Soohyun Park, a second-year graduate student in clinical geropsychology mentored by ARIA faculty Dr. Giyeon Kim, received the 2016 Minority Issues in Gerontology Student Poster Award from Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The award was presented at the Minority Issues in Gerontology Award Presentation and Reception at GSA on November 18, 2016. Her award-winning paper is titled “Reasons for Immigration and Mental Disorders among Asian and Latino Immigrant Elders: Ethnic Differences Existed.”

2014 Aging Successfully Conference

• May 1st, 2014
• in News

CMHA will cosponsor the 2014 Aging Successfully Conference with The College for Continuing Studies on May 16, 2014, at The University of Alabama Bryant Conference Center. Please see the brochure for more information.