Family Care Partnering Values with Dr. Jennifer Carson

Dr. Jennifer Carson joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about family care partnering values on this edition of Caregiver SOS.Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial! About Dr. Carson Jennifer Carson, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), School of Public Health. Guided by a commitment to authentic partnerships, participatory research, and community-driven innovation, Jennifer leads efforts to inspire social change and lasting impact. Through the DEER Program, which houses Dementia Friendly Nevada, Jennifer collaborates with 9 community groups statewide to promote brain health, foster inclusive communities, and co-create innovative approaches to enhance dementia care, support, and well-being. In addition to Dementia Friendly Nevada, she and the DEER Program team partner on several other grant-funded initiatives, including Nevada’s CDC-funded BOLD Public Health Program, ACL-funded Dementia Support Specialist Program, and HRSA-funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. Jennifer’s pioneering work in transforming dementia care and support has earned her significant recognition, including the 2022 Mensa Foundation Laura Joyner Award and the 2024 UNR Foundation Established Innovator Award. Prior to joining the faculty at UNR, Jennifer worked as a professional care partner for nearly three decades and was also a family care partner—experiences that have profoundly shaped her values-driven scholarship, teaching, and approach.  Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.