As part of my work co-leading the Working Group on Older Adults and Caregivers of the American Psychological Association Interdivision COVID-19 Task Force, I have helped to create and am participating in a research study on the experiences of older adults during and following the coronavirus pandemic. The purposes of the study, and why I believe it is necessary and… READ MORE>>
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Asking for Your Help in Participating in a Study About Vibrant Older Adults
Presentations by the Interdisciplinary Covid-19 Task Force of the American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) Interdisciplinary Covid-19 Task Force was created in March 2020 to address the needs of various vulnerable populations. I have been serving as the Chair of the Working Group on Older Adults and Caregivers, along with my Co-Chair, Dr. Jenni Frumer. A video was recently made of presentations by the Chairs of the various Working Groups,… READ MORE>>
Roundtable of the APA Interdisciplinary COVID-19 Task Force
The American Psychological Association (APA) Interdisciplinary Covid-19 Task Force was initiated by Charles Figley, a well-known figure in the field of trauma and resilience research. The Task Force is comprised of psychologists and mental health professionals across the USA, as well as from other countries. The purpose of the task force is to identify vulnerable sub-groups and their psychological needs… READ MORE>>
I Am Chairing the “Elderly and Senior Population” Subgroup of the APA Covid-19 Task Force
I have joined the Covid-19 Task Force of the American Psychological Association. The initiative for the task force was Dr. Charles Figley’s, a well-known figure in the field of trauma research. The Task Force is comprised of psychologists across the USA, as well as from other countries. Dr. Figely called upon all those who attended the first meetings to come… READ MORE>>