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Jennifer Heston-Mullins is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology and Gerontology at Miami University and serves as Associate Director of Research and Senior Research Scholar at the Scripps Gerontology Center. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy analysis in aging-related fields.
Education:
- PhD, Social Gerontology, Miami University
- MSW, Social Work, The Ohio State University
- BA, Social Work, Miami University
Research Focus: Dr. Heston-Mullins explores long-term care policy, family caregiving dynamics, person-centered care practices, and end-of-life decision-making. She emphasizes qualitative methods to evaluate community-based initiatives and social care programs.
Publications Trends: Recent work analyzes state-level funding innovations for elder care, the impact of local initiatives on service accessibility, and pandemic-era challenges in nursing home social work. Her articles often intersect gerontology with social work and policy analysis.
Advising & Grants: No specific grant details or advisee names are listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Scripps Gerontology Center's research initiatives.
