Hyejin Kim, PhD, RN

Hyejin Kim, PhD, RN’s research focuses on psychological and social aspects of late-life cognitive changes (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment). She is committed to promoting the well-being of older adults with cognitive impairment and their family members. Her program of research supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Washington.

Currently, Kim and her research team are developing a pilot study to better understand the caregiving experience among Korean American dementia family caregivers. The findings from this study will inform the need for effective biobehavioral interventions for Korean American dementia caregivers, an underrepresented population in dementia research.