Sangwoo Ahn
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
90 Hope Drive
Suite 1300 /MC A110
Hershey, PA 17033
Room# 1300R
Phone: 717-531-3695
Email: ska6331@psu.edu
About
Sangwoo Ahn, PhD, RN is a nurse scientist whose program of research is to (1) identify risk factors of cognitive decline among older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), (2) examine the effects of healthy behaviors (e.g., physical activity and healthy nutrition) on cognition and well-being, and (3) find strategies to promote these healthy behaviors among older adults at risk for ADRD and their spousal caregivers, using various study designs, such as epidemiological, experimental, and mixed-methods designs, and syntheses of existing literature. His dedication is to improve the well-being of older adults through research and education.
Research Interests
- Healthy aging
- Older adults with cognitive decline
- Caregiver well-being
- Dementia prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Education
- PhD in Nursing, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
- MSN, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, South Korea
- BSN, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, South Korea
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Last updated 8/22/2024
