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How can we reduce exposure to and the mental and physical health impacts of elder mistreatment for community-dwelling older adults and their family caregivers?

This question lies at the core of research supported by the Roybal Center for Elder Mistreatment Intervention Research. We fund research projects that emphasize development of behavioral and social interventions that address mechanisms of action between the intervention, proposed modifiable intervention targets, and hypothesized outcome(s).

Current Studies

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Financial Decision Making

Behavioral Nudges to Mitigate Financial Vulnerability (Stage 0 - funded in 2025)

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Mentalizing for Caregivers

Mentalizing Imagery Therapy to Reduce Mistreatment (Stage 2 - funded in 2025)

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Needs Assessment

Addressing Caregivers’ Needs to Reduce Mistreatment (Stage 1 - funded in 2025)

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Informal Stroke Caregivers

Heart Rate Variability, Stress Reactivity, & Elder Mistreatment (Stage 0 - funded in 2024)

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Depression Treatment

Treatment for Depression in Adult Protective Services Clients (Stage 1 - funded in 2024)

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Caregivers of Veterans

Web-Based Support Program to Prevent Mistreatment (Stage 2 - funded in 2024)