Yuanjin Zhou

Yuanjin Zhou serves as an Assistant Professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in dementia care research for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Welfare, University of Washington School of Social Work

Research Interests:

Dr. Zhou investigates both precarious and positive dimensions of ADRD caregiving processes and their impact on the health outcomes of care partners and individuals with dementia. Her work identifies multilevel factors shaping caregiving dynamics to develop empowerment-focused interventions across clinical and community settings. Key emphases include:

• Fall risk management engagement for dementia care partners
• Resilience conceptualization and operationalization in caregiving contexts
• Intersectoral and interprofessional collaboration enhancement
• Health disparities and gerontechnology integration

Current Research Initiatives:

• Engaging care partners in fall risk management for community-dwelling older adults living with dementia (2025)
• Community co-design of fall prevention workshops for dementia care partners (2024)
• Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas implementation (2023)