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Yuanjin Zhou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Zhou earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University of Washington. Zhou's research program focuses on characterizing both the precarious and positive aspects of the caregiving process for older individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The work explores how caregiving processes impact the health and well-being of care partners. Additionally, Zhou examines the multilevel factors and mechanisms that shape caregiving practices. Through formative research and active involvement with community and clinical partners, Dr. Zhou aims to develop and implement empowerment, health promotion, and preventive interventions for care partners in ADRD care settings. His specific research interests include engaging dementia care partners in fall risk management, conceptualizing and operationalizing resilience among dementia care partners, and enhancing intersectoral and interprofessional collaborations in dementia care.
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