Caroline Stephens

Biography

Dr. Caroline Stephens, Ph.D., professor and Helen Lowe Bamberger Colby Presidential Endowed Chair in Gerontological Nursing at the University of Utah, is studying how family structure affects end-of-life care for nursing home residents with dementia. Using a unique Utah dataset linking residents to their families, the research examines how family relationships shape care decisions. The findings aim to improve care quality, support personalized, family-centered approaches, and inform state policies for individuals with dementia and their families.