Aging and Longevity Research

Older people are one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. To extend our healthy, active years, it’s important to understand how our bodies change as we age. This research leads to preventive measures that improve our quality of life.

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Publications

Asthma in the elderly: Current understanding and future research needs-a report of a National Institute on Aging (NIA) workshop.

Expressing uncertainty in clinical interactions between physicians and older patients: what matters?

How do primary care physicians respond when patients cry during routine ambulatory visits?

The longitudinal effects of behavioral, health, and socio-demographic factors on body mass index among older Chinese adults

The prevalence of harmful and hazardous alcohol consumption in older U.S. adults: data from the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

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Research Studies

Advance Care Planning Practices in Caring for Vulnerable Elders with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Multiple Medical Conditions Undergoing High-Risk Surgery

Advancing Geriatrics Infrastructure and Network Growth

Does the Medicare Preventive Visit Coverage Benefit Seniors With Multiple Chronic Conditions?

Sutter Health’s Advanced Illness Management program

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Featured Investigator

Ellis C. Dillon

Ph.D.

Assistant Scientist

Ellis Dillon, Ph.D., is Assistant Scientist at PAMFRI. Her research focuses on enhancing patient and family experience of care, palliative care, mental health care, and physician and staff well-being.

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