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Nancy Jokinen is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her work focuses on aging, intellectual disabilities, and dementia care. She has contributed to national strategies in Canada through organizations like the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG), co-creating the NTG-Canadian Consortium and influencing the Canadian National Dementia Strategy.
Her research emphasizes dementia practices, healthcare accessibility, familial support systems, and quality-of-life improvements. She has published widely on topics including caregiver impact, healthcare policy adaptation for disabled aging populations, and non-pharmacological interventions. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy development, and community care frameworks.
Nancy has collaborated internationally, participating in summits and contributing to textbooks on intellectual disabilities and dementia. Her publications address gaps in understanding aging processes among individuals with developmental disabilities, advocating for culturally competent care practices and caregiver training programs.
