Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
My health disparities research aims to better understand the relationship between chronic illness, workforce engagement, and carework for older African Americans. [read more=’Read more’ less=’Read less’] I seek to improve the quality of life and well-being of older caregivers with chronic illness by examining the social conditions within care networks, workforce participation, and workplace practices that may influence health outcomes. I also examine gaps in long-term care research by focusing on improving health and health care delivery by examining the social conditions influencing care networks that may affect residents quality of life and ability to age in place in assisted living.
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