Richard Hung

Richard Hung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Community Development at UMass Boston, where he also serves as the Graduate Program Director. His academic work bridges healthcare and aging populations with urban policy frameworks.

Research Interests: His scholarship focuses on gerontology, caregiving dynamics, and health equity for persons living with dementia (PLWD). Key areas include surgical decision-making, long-distance caregiver interventions, and health policy reform for aging communities.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes

• systemic challenges in PLWD acute care settings
• quantitative strain metrics for caregivers
• intersectional approaches for LGBTQIA+ PLWD caregivers
• telehealth and remote support systems
• impact of relationship quality on caregiver distress

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