Jung Kwak Leads Research Efforts to Help Persons Living with Dementia and Family Caregivers During Hospital Transitions

More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide with nearly 10 million new cases every year, according to the World Health Organization. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among the elderly globally. 

School of Nursing Associate Professor Jung Kwak, PhD, MSW, FGSA, wants to help persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers during hospital transitions. 

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