Our very own Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FGSA, FPCN, FAAN was featured on the Aging Matters podcast, where she shares insights on dementia care, communication with families, and the importance of dignity in every stage of aging. This conversation amplifies the voices and values behind the work we do every day. We’re proud to see this message reaching even more caregivers, clinicians, and community members. 💜 🎧 Catch the full episode: Available on Apple Podcast -

In this exciting episode of HealthCetera, we delve into the critical topic of end-of-life care, a subject that holds significant weight in our healthcare discussions. Hosted by Diana Mason, PhD, MSN, BSN, the episode features a conversation with Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, who brings extensive knowledge on palliative care, particularly in the context of long-term care facilities. The dynamic nature of end-of-life care has evolved over recent years. Awareness and u

Exciting News! 🎉 Our Principal Investigator, Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN , will be speaking at the AAHPM State of the Science of Hospice and Palliative Care conference. Not only does she serve on the conference planning committee, but she'll also be presenting her groundbreaking study with her esteemed colleagues from Veterans Affairs. Their study, titled "Associations Between Veterans Health Administration Nursing Home Star Ratings and Quality of End-of-Life Care

Exciting news! Our team member, Elisha Oduro has been honored with the esteemed American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Ho Chaing Award and will be presenting at the AAHPM State of the Science of Hospice and Palliative Care conference. Join him for a poster presentation on his PI's study titled "Characteristics and Palliative Care Needs of People With and Without Dementia Admitted to Nursing Facilities For Post-Acute Skilled Care." Don't miss this opport

Exciting Announcement! Join us in celebrating our very own @ElishaOduro from @CarpenterCoLab who will be in the spotlight at NHCGNE's Annual Leadership Conference on October 27, 2023. Elisha is all set to present on "Palliative Care Needs Among Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities During Post-Acute Care." His research with PI @JoanGCarpenter delves into the clinical characteristics and palliative care requirements of older adults who transition to skilled nursing facili

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Katie Bowers from @CarpenterCoLab will be taking the stage at the NHCGNE's Annual Leadership Conference on October 27, 2023. Katie will delve into her insightful research on "Loneliness in LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: A Scoping Review." Her study sheds light on the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ older adults who experience loneliness. Loneliness in this population is associated with experiences of discrimination, poor mental health, HIV i