From there, Ramos said she hopes to develop and test effective strategies for caregivers, as well as provide support for them, so they can determine solutions while caring for relatives.Ī nurse for almost 20 years, Ramos specializes in caring for the older adults. The research will involve conducting surveys in Filipino and Filipino-American communities regarding quality of life of both persons with dementia and their care partners, and conduct focus groups discussing opportunities and challenges regarding managing health and healthcare.

Family caregivers find support on #dementia TikTok.Research uncovers mechanisms governing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant entry.Study highlights the need to strengthen trust in healthcare to limit antibiotic use.Mary Dioise Ramos, Kennesaw State University's Wellstar College of Health and Human Services So, this is especially meaningful for me.' As an immigrant who grew up in the Philippines, I embark on a journey as a nurse scientist to advocate for promoting health equity among Filipino-American communities. Despite the abundance and importance of Filipino-American caregivers in the healthcare workforce, there is scarce research about them. This is something personal for me because my grandmother has Alzheimer's. Both grants will shed light on caregiving for Alzheimer's patients in Filipino and Filipino-American communities. The assistant professor of nursing in Kennesaw State University's Wellstar College of Health and Human Services was awarded a $149,974 grant from the Alzheimer's Association as well as a separate grant from the Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research. Oct 12 2022Ī personal mission inspires Mary Dioise Ramos every day, and now she'll have a chance to bring positive change to people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

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