$2.14M
2024 External research funding
36% from Federal, 37% from the Aging Network, 15% from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 11% from Foundations totaling $2,000,000
2024 Scripps Impact Report
Scripps Gerontology Center is a nationally-renowned source of practical, evidence-based insights, policy-relevant research, and innovative programs that are helping transform aging and aging services in Ohio and beyond. Scripps is building a better future for all of us as we age.
From the Director
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am proud to share the 2024 Scripps Impact Report, a reflection on a year at the forefront of shaping the future of aging and advancing the well-being of older people.
Our work continues to be guided by a steadfast belief in the power of applied research through collaboration with a wide range of partners. From novel population projection maps to innovative initiatives that support both paid and unpaid care partners, Scripps is producing cutting-edge insights that serve as the foundation for positive change in the lives of older adults, their families and communities across the country.
We are especially grateful to our dedicated team, our research partners, and supporters who make this work possible. And while we continue to move Scripps’ mission forward in 2025, we also wanted to acknowledge some important staff transitions in the last year. While adding six new colleagues to our team, we also celebrated the retirement of three individuals who have contributed deeply to the Scripps mission and whose legacy we describe below.
As you explore this report, I invite you to reflect on the role of research in shaping innovative policies and programs. Together, we can continue to advance knowledge and translate evidence into meaningful action that improves all of our lives as we get older.
Thank you for your continued support.
Katherine Abbott, Ph.D., MGS, FGSA
Executive Director, Scripps Gerontology Center
Professor of Gerontology, Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Miami University
Advancing Cutting-edge Research
Scripps excels at conducting rigorous applied research that matters to policymakers and aging services providers, and uses the latest ideas in implementation science to ensure projects are feasible in practice settings. Below we highlight our research numbers, publications, and a story highlighting researchers building trust with community partners.
Research by the Numbers
73%
External research funding accounts for 73% of the Scripps operating budget
18% from Miami University and 9% from the E.W. Scripps Endowment totaling $3,000,000
32
External grant proposals submitted in 2024
11 Funded to date (14 pending)
Featured Publications
Staffing patterns in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care units: Variation across shifts.
Evaluating the implementation of the individualized positive psychosocial interaction (IPPI) as a quality improvement project in nursing homes
Student author awarded "Best paper by a new and emerging professional" by the editorial team of Clinical Gerontologist
57
Peer-reviewed Publications by Scripps Researchers and Fellows.
34
Nearly half of all Scripps publications were co-authored with students.
The Whole Picture: Scripps 2024 Publications
See the depth and breadth of topics covered by our 57 journal articles, 6 reports and briefs and 1 book chapter published last year.
- Alessio, H. M., Ballard, K. D., Reidy, P. T., Hayward, K. M., Bagg, A. M., Cooley, R. A., O’Connell, M. J., Alexander, & Timmerman, K. L. (2024). Short term e-bicycle riding results in favorable cardiometabolic shifts in moderately active adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124(7), 1969-1977. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05418-1
- Alessio, H.M., & Timmerman, K.L. (2024). Electric Bicycle Riding Improves Cardiometabolism in Moderately Active Adults. Journal of Hematology Thrombology Disorders, 12(3), 1-4. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.longdom.org/open-access/electric-bicycle-riding-improves-cardiometabolism-in-moderately-active-adults-107573.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1743791817840081&usg=AOvVaw2-RGdbWc0CmnDbHySHgths
- Alessio, H.M., Timmerman, K.L., Ballard, K., Reidy, P., Bagg, A., & Montoye, A. (2024). Health and Environmental Benefits of Riding an Electric Bicycle. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 28(2), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.1249/fit.0000000000000944
- Anwar, A., Akter, N., Yadav, U. N., Ghimire, S., Bhattacharjee, S., Eusufzai, S. Z., Mahumud, R. A., Ali, A. R. M. M., Huda, M. N., Majumder, M. S. I., Zahid, A., Mondal, P. K., Rizwan, A. A. M., Shuvo, S. D., Rosenbaum, S., & Mistry, S. K. (2024). Assessment of mental well-being and its socio-economic determinants among older adults in the Rohingya refugee camp of Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 17918. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68795-9
- Applebaum, R., Goldstein, C., & Brekke, B. (2024). Bottoms Up: Local Support for Aging Services. Public Policy & Aging Report, 34(3), 105–108. https://doi.org/10.1093/ppar/prae009
- Bangerter, L. R., Kim, Y., Fields, B., Wittke, M. R., & Perepezko, K. (2024). The Intersection of Successful Aging and Family Caregiving. The Gerontologist, 65(1), gnae054. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnae054
- Berg, W. P. (2024). Advances in the Study of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments. Brain Sciences, 14(12), 1219. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14121219
- Bhattacharyya, K., Peterson, L., Molinari, V., & Bowblis, J.R. (2024). Consumer Complaints in Nursing Homes: Analyzing Substantiated Single-Allegation Complaints to Deficiency Citations. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 36(1), 174-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2023.2297599
- Bowblis, J.R., Brunt, C.S., Xu, H., Applebaum, R., & Grabowski, D.C. 2024. Nursing Homes Increasingly Rely on Staffing Agencies for Direct Care Nursing. Health Affairs, 43(3), 327-335. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2023.01101
- Bowblis, J. R., Menne, H. L., Nelson, M., & Elliot, A. (2024). Staffing Patterns in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Communities, and Memory Care Units: Variation Across Shifts. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(11), 105254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105254
- Bowblis, J.R., Brunt, C.S., Xu, H., Applebaum, R., & Grabowski D.C. (2024) Nursing Home Workforce: The Authors Reply. Health Affairs, 43(9), 1341. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2024.00502
- Braun, T.R., Bowblis, J.R., Hames, C., & Williams, D. (2024). The Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Pipeline – Obstacles and Opportunities. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(10), 105177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105177
- Brekke, B., Janssen, L. M., Dikhtyar, O., Nelson, I., & Applebaum, R. (2024). “We’re Preventing People from Going into The Most Expensive Level of Care in Every Way that We Can”: Barriers and Recommendations for Use of Local Funds. Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648241298108
- Brunt, C. S., Bowblis, J. R., & Applebaum, R. (2024). Loss Of Public Health Emergency Funds Challenges the Financial Viability of Nursing Homes, Especially Not-For-Profit Facilities. Health Affairs, 43(11), 1578–1586. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2024.00431
- Bulanda, J. R., Yamashita, T., & Brown, J. S. (2024). Trajectories of negative and positive marital quality during later life. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 41(12), 3819–3840. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075241280665
- Dhakal, U., McLaughlin, S. J., Kim, S., Vivoda, J. M., Roberts, A. R., & Brown, J. S. (2025). It’s Not Too Late: Physical and Social Activity Slow Cognitive Decline in Those Living With Mild Cognitive Impairment. Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251316955
- Douglas, N., Carpenter, J., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M (2024). Feasibility of Implementing Dementia Collaborative Coaching into Routine Care in Nursing Homes. Clinical Gerontologist, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2411281
- Duan, Y., Ng, W., Bowblis, J.R., Akosionu, O., & Shippee, T.P. (2024). Nursing Home Resident Preferences for Daily Care and Activities: A Latent Class Analysis of National Data. The Gerontologist, 64(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad089
- Fields, B., Golden, B. P., Perepezko, K., Wyman, M., & Griffin, J. M. (2024). Optimizing better health and care for older adults and their family caregivers: A review of geriatric approaches. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 72(12), 3936-3940. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19061
- Ghimire, S., Singh, D. R., McLaughlin, S. J., Nath, D., McCarren, H., & Subedi, J. (2024). Adult Children's Migration and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Nepali Adults. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 39(2), 137–149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-024-09500-1
- Heid, A. R., Abbott, K. M., & Van Haitsma, K. S. (2024). Staff Perceptions of Implementing a Person-Centered Communication Tool in the Nursing Home Setting: PAL Cards. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(8), 5–10. https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20240702-01
- Heid, A. R., Talmage, A., Abbott, K. M., Madrigal, C., Behrens, L. L., & Van Haitsma, K. S. (2024). How Do We Achieve Person-Centered Care Across Health Care Settings? Expanding Ideological Perspectives into Practice to Advance Person-Centered Care. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(8), 105069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105069
- Hua, C. L., Nelson, I., Cornell, P. Y., White, E. M., & Thomas, K. S. (2024). Changes in Nursing Staff Levels and Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits among Assisted Living Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(8), 105087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105087
- Kandula, H., Chidurala, V., Cao, Y., & Li, X. (2024). Localization of a BLE Device Based on Single-Device RSSI and DOA Measurements. Network, 4(2), 196-216. https://doi.org/10.3390/network4020010
- Karmacharya, I., Chapadia, B., Shrestha, A., Subedi, J., Yadav, U. N., Mistry, S. K., & Ghimire, S. (2025). Depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychology, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02255-x
- Kasler, K., Heppner, A., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M. (2024). Evaluating the Implementation of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) as a Quality Improvement Project in Nursing Homes. Clinical Gerontologist, 47(5), 935–949. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2317403
- Keiser, C., Noble, M., VanHaitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M. (2024). It Gives You a Really Great Feeling, Knowing That What You Are Doing Is Making Somebody’s Day: Provider Perspectives on Implementing the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction. Psychological Services. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ser0000920
- King, B., & Young, M. (2024). A reflection on nurturing spirituality and creativity in those living with dementia. Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 36(4), 382–388. https://doi.org/10.1080/15528030.2024.2374483
- Kinney, J.M., Janssen, L.M., Farfsing, K.M., & Hughes, M.R. (2024). Capitalizing on Dementia Care Mapping in an Evaluation of a Montessori-Based Intervention for Individuals Living with Dementia. The Gerontologist, 65(4), gnae135. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnae135
- Kunkel, M. C., Applebaum, R., & Nelson, M. (2023). Strategies to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ohio Nursing Home Staff. The Gerontologist, 63(9), 1510–1517. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnac147
- Kunkel, M. C., Talmage, A., Noble, M., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M. (2024). “It’s What Would Work for Her”: An Analysis of Adaptations to the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction Program in U.S. Nursing Homes. The Gerontologist, 64(10), gnae122. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnae122
- Kunkel, M., Akter, N., Kasler, K., Keiser, C., Noble, M., Talmage, A., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. (2024). “YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR IMAGINATION”: NURSING HOME PROVIDER MODIFICATIONS TO IMPLEMENTING THE IPPI. Innovation in Aging, 8(Supplement_1), 52–52. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae098.0160
- Kwon, J.H., & Bowblis, J.R. (2024). Association Between Nursing Home 5-Star Rating and Consumer Satisfaction. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(12), 105322–105322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105322
- Kwon, J.H., Qiu, X., Abbott, K.M., Straker, J.K., & Applebaum, R. (2024). Associations between Complaints and Organizational Characteristics among Ohio Nursing Homes. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(4), 585–590. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2023.07.008
- Lokon, E., Mehrotra, V., Murali, S., & Oakman, R. (2024). Using Art and Technology to Reduce Loneliness and Bridge the Age Divide: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2024.2307983
- Menne, H. L., Osborne, J., & Pendergrast, C. (2024). Increases in loneliness among Older Americans Act participants during COVID-19. Frontiers in public health, 12, 1391841. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1391841
- Menne, H.L. & Bollin, S.J. (2024). Funding for Practice-research Partnerships: It’s Elementary, My Dear Watson. Generations Journal, 48(2), 1-6. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/asag/gen/2024/00000048/00000002/art00006
- Menne, H.L. & Pendergrast, C. (2024). Examining predictors of loneliness among Older Americans Act National Family Caregiver Support Program participants. Frontiers in Public Health,12, 1337838. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1337838
- Nazario-Acevedo, A. M., Yamashita, T., Bulanda, J. R., & Brown, J. S. (2024). Marital Quality and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Hispanic Adults in the United States. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 79(5), gbae032. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbae032
- Perepezko, K., Bergendahl, M., Kunz, C., Labrique, A., Carras, M., & Colder Carras, M. (2024). “Instead, You’re Going to a Friend”: Evaluation of a Community-Developed, Peer-Delivered Online Crisis Prevention Intervention. Psychiatric services, 75(12), 1267-1275. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.20230233
- Perepezko, K., Shaffer, K., Beach, S., Rolle, N., & Fields, B. (2024). Effects of Caregiver Sleep Disturbances on Relationship Quality With Their Care Recipient. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 79(1), gbad137. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbad137
- Rommerskirch-Manietta, M., Manietta, C., Hoffmann-Hoffrichter, A. L., Purwins, D., Van Haitsma, K., Abbott, K. M., & Roes, M. (2024). The PELI-D II Study: Development and Preliminary Validation of the Preferences for Leisure Activities Inventory (P-LAI) for Adult Day Services. Clinical Gerontologist, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2341110
- Rommerskirch-Manietta, M., Manietta, C., Purwins, D., Van Haitsma, K., Abbott, K. M., & Roes, M. (2024). “This is Slowly Becoming my Interest…”: The Understanding of Leisure and Preferences for Leisure Activities of People Receiving Adult Day Services. Research on Aging, 46(3-4), 210-227. https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275231221162
- Sapkota, K. P., Shrestha, A., Ghimire, S., Mistry, S. K., Yadav, K. K., Yadav, S. C., Mehta, R. K., Quasim, R., Tamang, M. K., Singh, D. R., Yadav, O. P., Mehata, S., & Yadav, U. N. (2024). Neighborhood environment and quality of life of older adults in eastern Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics, 24, 679. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05278-6
- Seemiller, J., Morrow, C., Hinkle, J. T., Perepezko, K., Kamath, V., Pontone, G. M., & Mills, K. A. (2024). Impact of Acute Dopamine Replacement on Cognitive Function in Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 11(5), 534-542. https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.14017
- Shaffer, K. M., Perepezko, K., Glazer, J. V., Mattos, M. K., Klinger, J., Buysse, D. J., Ritterband, L. M., & Donovan, H. (2024). Caregiver Experiences With an Internet-Delivered Insomnia Intervention: SHUTi-CARE Trial Primary Qualitative Analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 58(10), 658-669. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaae041
- Shakya, S., Silva, S. G., McConnell, E. S., McLaughlin, S. J., & Cary, M. P., Jr (2024). Psychosocial stressors associated with frailty in community-dwelling older adults in the United States. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 72(4), 1088–1099. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18821
- Shakya, S., Silva, S. G., McConnell, E. S., McLaughlin, S. J., & Cary, M. P., Jr (2024). Structural determinants and cardiometabolic typologies related to frailty in community-dwelling older adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 117, 105171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2023.105171
- Shrestha, A., Ghimire, S., Kinney, J., Mehta, R., Mistry, S. K., Saito, S., Rayamajhee, B., Sharma, D., Mehta, S., & Yadav, U. N. (2024). Correction: The role of family support in the self-rated health of older adults in eastern Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics, 24, 496. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04741-8
- Singer, K. J., Davy, B. M., Davy, K. P., & Katz, B. (2024). Associations Between Hydration Status and Executive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Findings from the Nationally Representative Health and Retirement Study. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 43(3-4), 165–183. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2024.2414033
- Sterns, A. A., Hughes, J. W., Grimm, B, Larsen, L., Ranjan, R. Muir, O. S., & Ma, F. (2024). Technology-enhanced medication taking and symptom monitoring. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1. https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1162.opp
- Suvedi, B. K., Karmacharya, I., Karkee, S. B., Myia, S. D., Ghimire, S., Karki, K., Singh, D. R., Paudel, S., Marasine, N. R., Pandey, S., Adhikari, R., Kafle, B., & Shrestha, N. (2024). Socioeconomic, behavioural, and health-related characteristics of older adults. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 22(2), 419–429. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v22i02.5392
- Talmage, A., C. Kunkel, M., Kasler, K., Keiser, C., Akter, N., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M. (2024). “I think we just saw happier residents”: Nursing home provider reported readiness assessment of the individualized positive psychosocial interaction (IPPI) program. Aging & Mental Health, 29(3), 506–513. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2401960
- Talmage, A., Heid, A. R., Kinney, J. M., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. M. (2024). Sustainability of the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory Use in Ohio Nursing Homes Over Time. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 25(10), 105224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105224
- Tyler, D. A., Fujita, M., & Chapman, S. A. (2024). Association Between Self-Direction and Personal Care Aide Wages. Medical Care Research and Review, 81(6), 455-463. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775587241273413
- Yadav, U. N., Ghimire, S., Mehta, R., Karmacharya, I., Mistry, S. K., Ali, A. M., Yadav, O. P., Tamang, M. K., Mehata, S., Pokharel, R., & Harris, M. F. (2024). Exploring the pathways between depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life on life satisfaction: a path analysis approach. BMC geriatrics, 24, 1025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05618-6
- Yadav, U. N., Paudel, G., Ghimire, S., Khatiwada, B., Gurung, A., Parsekar, S. S., & Mistry, S. K. (2024). A rapid review of opportunities and challenges in the implementation of social prescription interventions for addressing the unmet needs of individuals living with long-term chronic conditions. BMC Public Health, 24, 306. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17736-2
- Applebaum, R., Bowblis, J., Nelson, M., Dikhtyar, O., McClure, M., Nik Baknt, N. (2024). A Profile of Nursing Homes in Ohio. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Read the Report
- Brekke, B. & Menne, H.L. (April). Substance Use Disorders Among Older Ohioans: The Need for Policy Change. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Read the Report
- Brekke, B., Janssen, L.M., Nelson, I.M., Applebaum, R. (2024). A Review of the Positive Choices Program. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University and Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.
- Heston-Mullins, J., Kunkel, S.R., Dikhtyar, O. (2024). Evaluation report: Expansion of dementia-capable communities within urban and rural settings in Ohio using evidence-based and evidence-informed programming. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Read the Report
- Nelson, M., Graham, R., Applebaum, R. (2024). Profile of Older Adults in Butler County: Implications for the Butler County Elderly Services Program. Scripps Gerontology Center: Miami University.
- Menne, H.L., McLaughlin, S.J., Noble, M., & Udeh, K. (2024). “We're a Hidden Secret, and We Don't Want To Be Hidden Anymore:" 2024 Landscape Of Adult Day Services In Ohio. Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Read the Report
- Boltz, M., Abbott, K.M., Berman, A., Fazio, S., Molony, S, Ratliff, K., Van Haitsma, K., & Zimmerman, S. “Person and Family-Centered Care: Comprehensive Care Planning”. (2024). In Practice and Leadership in Nursing Homes: Building on Academic-Practice Partnerships. Editors JoAnne Reifsnyder, Ann Kolanowski, and Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob. Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN.
Scripps is Growing
Miami University invested in our capacity to conduct research by providing funds to hire a cohort of 3 research scientists. In addition Scripps welcomed a new assistant director of finance, senior research associate, as well as an agile coach.
Kate Perepezko
A Vision for Aging Care
Tony Sterns
The Intersection of Technology and Aging
Denise Tyler
A Career in Gerontology
Kate Singer
Research on Caregiving and Policy
Eric Robinson
Advancing Scripps Research
Andrea Hulshult
An Agile Coach enhances communication, streamlines project management, and cultivate a professional culture.
Retirement... or as we like to say, Preferment
Preferment is a shift in thinking about retirement, choosing activities, engagements, and work that bring joy and satisfaction. And that always means a continued relationship with Scripps.
Lisa Grant, Program Associate
Her work has supported faculty, students, and staff, leaving a lasting impact of kindness on the Scripps community.
Phyllis Cummins, Senior Research Scholar
As Phyllis Cummins embarks on her well-deserved retirement, it's time to reflect on the journey that has defined her two careers. From the bustling world of real estate to the academic corridors of gerontology, Cummins’ strength has always been connecting people and figuring out how people can work together productively.
Maureen Cunningham, Accounting Technician
Known for her strong work ethic, Maureen has been a pivotal figure in supporting financial operations and events that welcomed faculty, students, and staff into the research community for the past seven years.
Delivering Program Innovation and Community Service
To meet the needs of an aging society, Scripps pursues creative approaches and programming. Our staff, faculty, and fellows engage with this work beyond the academic setting—they provide professional service and leadership in many volunteer roles at the local, state, and national levels.
Planning For Tomorrow: What Data Tell Us About How Ohio is Growing
The Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University created maps, charts, and reports to help people understand Ohio's aging population.
Scripps embraces Agile to adopt to Change
The Scripps team earned an industry-recognized professional Agile certification, establishing a shared vocabulary, understanding, and practical toolkit.
Opening Minds through Art (OMA)
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) and ScrippsAVID (Arts-based, Virtual, Intergenerational Discovery) are intergenerational arts-based programs implemented and researched by the Scripps Gerontology Center. We believe in the power of creativity to transform lives. In 2024, our team traveled across the country to present at conferences, lead workshops, and create meaningful connections with individuals and organizations.
OMA Impact
Building Bridges Across Age and Cognitive Barriers through Art
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New OMA Facilitators trained globally
A total of 1,250 OMA Facilitators globally trained as of 2024.
Featured Stories
Art Show
The 178 artworks featured in this year’s show were selected from over 400 submissions, showcasing the extraordinary talent and creativity of 164 OMA and ScrippsAVID artists. These artists, ranging in age from 63 to 102, hail from 20 cities across 14 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Indonesia.
OMA Expands into Respite Services
With support from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation, OMA partnered with the Respite For All Foundation (RFA) to adapt programming into a respite model. The main goal of the project was to share OMA principles with 55 RFA Directors & Lead Volunteers at an in-person workshop in Montgomery, AL. Participants learned about the best practice concepts OMA uses when working with people living with dementia and engaged in art-making. In total, the group created over 330 unique individual pieces of artwork.
Myaamia People Connect Through ‘Linking the Generations’ Program
Madison Angelo and Kathy Carter Young share their story with aanhkwiniikioni ‘Linking the Generations’ program, a partnership between the Myaamia Center and the Scripps unded by RRF Foundation for Aging. The program is based on the ScrippsAVID program (Arts-based, Virtual, Intergenerational Discovery).
Recognizing Leaders in Gerontology
Led by engaged faculty and internationally recognized research scholars, Scripps offers students opportunities to join ground-breaking applied research, learn from experts in real world settings, and get a powerful start to a career in the field of gerontology. Read two of the student's stories, watch the annual Leaders in Aging lecture by Dr. Kathleen Unroe ’99, and Leanne Clark-Shirley '04 who was awarded the 2024 Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award.
Student Stories
Here are two stories from the students that exemplify the shared mentorship model. One story of a student who found successful leadership when she centers her collaborative value and a PhD candidate who is addressing ageism in media. Among the 17 awards, we are pleased to highlight Erreannau Zellous, PhD student and Runcie Chidebe, PhD candidate. Both students received the 2024 Association for Professionals in Aging Scholarship.
Pursuing a Passion for Gerontology
Julia Ruscio, MGS ’24
Taking Ageism out of Media
Samuel Van Vleet, a PhD candidate
27
Peer Reviewed publications from students in 2024
17
Awards given to Miami MGS and PhD students
Best of Luck to Our Recent Graduates!
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Graduated December 2024
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Miami University President Greg Crawford with recent doctoral graduate Xiao Qiu and J. Scott Brown, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Gerontology
MGS students from left to right: Madison Williams, Lexi Talmage, Riley Coyne, MaKenna McClure, Bailee Brekke, and Julia Ruscio.
Ziayo Xu, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor Jonathon Vivoda with Miranda Kunkel, recent doctoral graduate.
Thank you to our 2024 donors
A special thank you to the donors of $1,000 and more, including E. Lousie Fahs and Robert S. Cottrell, the Adam R Scripps Foundation, Peter Grabosky, Jennifer M. Kinney, Jodi Israel and Mark A. Kolada, Suzanne R. Kunkel, Carol Anne Young and James A. Longenecker, Alison L. Muthig, Bernadette L. Unger and James M. Rubenstein and Constance Swank.
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