Elizabeth Fauth

Elizabeth Fauth is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Utah State University and serves as Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center. She holds a BS in Psychology (Syracuse University), and MS and PhD in Human Development & Family Studies (Penn State University). Her research focuses on family caregiving in dementia, daily functioning in late-life disability, and interventions to improve caregiver well-being. She has published extensively in gerontology, mental health, and healthcare policy.

**Education**:

• PhD, Human Development & Family Studies (Gerontology), Penn State University, 2005
• MS, Human Development & Family Studies (Gerontology), Penn State University, 2002
• BS, Psychology, Syracuse University, 2000

**Research Interests**:
Fauth’s work addresses caregiver interventions (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), dementia progression, disablement processes in aging, and policy implications for long-term care. She collaborates globally, including with the Institute for Gerontology at Jönköping University, Sweden.

**Awards**:
She has received over 20 awards, including the Strong Human Services Award (2020), College of Education Faculty Fellow (2020), and Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (2016). Her work emphasizes bridging research and practice to enhance quality of life for aging populations.

**Advising & Grants**:

• Mentored 13 graduate students since 2007
• Lead researcher on studies funded by NIH, AARP, and other agencies
• Developed the Gray Matters app to reduce Alzheimer’s risk via lifestyle interventions

**Labs/Teams**: Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, leading interdisciplinary teams in caregiver support, dementia care innovation, and policy analysis.