Neils-Strunjas, Jean
Department Chair/Professor
Dr. Neils-Strunjas studies development of cognition and communication across the age span, including diseases of aging that result in dementia. She explores methods to slow the progression of dementia through interventions provided by interprofessional teams that include faculty and students from speech-language pathology, exercise science, and psychology. For example, she implemented an exercise and social engagement program, Bingocize®, for persons with dementia in nursing home settings.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Arnold School of Public Health
- Department
- Communication Sci & Disorders
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- dementia, Alzheimer's
- Personal Focus Areas
- studies development of cognition and communication across the age span, explores methods to slow the progression of dementia
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Award | Fellowship of the Association | American Speech-Language Hearing Association |
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