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Founded in 1987, the Center on Aging is an interdisciplinary center, focused on improving the quality of life for an aging society through research, education, patient care, community service and institutional development. The Center engages in research related to stroke survivors and their caregivers, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, health-related quality of life, and other aging-related topics. Gerontological nursing content is integrated into the nursing curriculum, and shared through workshops, online conferences, and community presentations. The Center advocates for quality patient care through the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program that serves over 75 assisted living and 250 nursing facilities in Harris County.
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Department Directors and Staff
Nancy Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean, Research (Interim) (Email)
Vaunette P. Fay, PhD, RNC, FNP, GNP
Director, Continuing Education (Email)
Sharon K Ostwald, PhD, RN, FGSA
Coordinator, International Programs (Email)
Mary P Rapp, PhD, RN, GNP-BC
Associate Professor of Nursing - Clinical (Email)
Sally Davis, RN, MSN
Clinical Educator (Email)
Maria Bernal
Research Assistant I (Email)
Carmen Castro
Program Manager (Email)
Karen Janssen, MSN, RN, CDE
Senior Research Nurse (Email)
Phyllis D Lengyel
Coordinator II, Educational Programs (Email)
Joyce M Reed
Senior Staff Assistant (Email)
Sonya Tate Roberts
Administrative Assistant I (Email)
Greg K Shelley
Volunteer Coordinator (Email)
Fang Ye
Research Associate (Email)