PhD, Nursing Science, Rush University
Geriatric care, Geriatric psychiatry, Long-term care, Management of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
Dr. Ben Inventor began his nursing career in the Philippines. He continued his clinical experience in the U.S. working in a variety of settings including home health, long-term care and acute care. After obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing degree as Adult/Geriatric nurse practitioner, he consulted with older adults in nursing homes. He received his PhD in Nursing Science from Rush University where he examined the impact of activities, social environment and psychotropic medications on neuropsychiatric symptoms of nursing home residents with dementia. His research interests focus on effective management of neuropsychiatric symptoms, reduction of psychotropic medication use and caregiver skill building to provide person-centered dementia care. He is also interested in using pharmacogenomics to optimize therapeutic response and increase safety of medications among older adults.
2018 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing, National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence
2018 DAISY Faculty Award Rush University, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
2018 Distinguished Alumni, West Visayas State University, College of Nursing, Iloilo City, Philippines
2017 Inductee, Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame 2017, Excellence in Nursing Education and Research
2010 Scholar, Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity, John A. Hartford Foundation
Jonas Center for Nursing Leadership and Rush University College of Nursing, Jonas Nurse Leader Scholarship, 2012-2014
John A. Hartford Foundation, Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Scholar, 2010-2012
Fellow, Grantmakers in Aging, 2010
Recent Grants
NIH, National Institute of Aging
R01AG056393
Co-Investigator
2018 - 2021
Dementia Caregiver Chronic Grief Management: A Live Online Video Intervention