Research Spotlight
Aging Well
Extensive research has shown that good lifestyle habits are an effective strategy for successful aging. OHSU brings interprofessional research partners together to discover innovative ways for people to stay healthy and engaged and maintain their independence. Corey Nagel, featured below, is now a graduate of the OHSU SON PhD program and is currently conducting research on social and environmental impacts on the health of older adults.
Chronic Disease Management

End-of-life & Palliative Care

“The goal of my research is to develop cost effective interventions to improve end of life and palliative care provided to adults and older adults and their families across health care settings.” -Lissi Hansen, PhD., R.N.
Dementia

More than half of Americans over the age of 85 develop problems with cognitive impairment or memory. Early detection, intervention and prevention are the motivating forces that drive clinically focused dementia research. However, addressing the challenges of caregiving will also become a critical task for future researchers.