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Faith Hopp is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, Wayne State University, and a Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar. Her research addresses interventions for older adults facing chronic diseases and end-of-life issues, with a focus on urban and diverse populations in Detroit.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Social Work and Sociology, University of Michigan
- M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Michigan
- B.A., Oberlin College
Research Interests: Dr. Hopp specializes in gerontology, chronic disease management (particularly heart failure and diabetes), and palliative care. Her work emphasizes culturally relevant interventions for ethnically diverse older adults, telehealth systems, and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs). She employs mixed-methods approaches to develop community-based programs that address health disparities and promote aging in place.
Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight community-engaged research on urban aging services, stakeholder perspectives in Area Agencies on Aging, and dementia-focused adult day care. Her work increasingly integrates technology with palliative care and examines ageism in societal contexts, reflecting a commitment to equity and innovative care models for vulnerable elders.
Scientific Awards:
- Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar
Grants and Advising: Dr. Hopp has led federally and foundation-funded projects including the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation's @HOMe Support program evaluation and NORC service model development with the Detroit Area Agency on Aging. Her grant portfolio addresses:
- Cost-effective palliative care interventions
- Culturally tailored church-based support for African American elders
- Long-distance caregiving resources
Collaborative Initiatives: She co-leads the Long Distance Family Caregiving consortium and partners with Southeast Michigan Association to Transform Advanced Illness Care on faith-based navigator programs, demonstrating strong community-academic partnerships in Detroit.
