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new report prepared by UMass Boston Gerontology Institute researchers on resources for elders and those living with dementia in Massachusetts will no doubt be read far and wide.
How far? Wendy Wang, the lead graduate research assistant on the report prepared for the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, will present the findings at the Chinese Congress and Exposition on Gerontology and Health Industry in Suzhou, China, next month.
Wang had submitted an abstract of the report to the Gerontological Society of America, seeking to represent GSA at the meeting. When the submission was accepted, she became one of just five people selected to represent the society at the event.
The report provides a comprehensive look at current activities and resources in place to support Massachusetts populations over age 65 as well as those living with dementia and their caregivers. It offers recommendations for building age- and dementia-friendly communities, identifies gaps in resources for this growing population and includes strategies to increase those supports.
Wang will present the work in China during the three-day event beginning Sept. 15.
“Wendy is the only student to be selected for this prestigious opportunity,” said associate professor Elizabeth Dugan, who led the institute research team that prepared the report.
“It highlights the importance of the work – and the global interest in dementia-friendly efforts. We are proud to have Wendy represent our research team and the gerontology community at UMass Boston,” Dugan said.

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A sociologist by training, I conduct research on social and demographic issues and how people spend their time. My research methods include demographic analysis, public opinion survey, and time use analysis. I care about the well-being of people in all walks of life. I have a special interest in time use – because time is the ultimate equalizer. Rich or poor, young or old, we all have the same 24 hours in a day.

My research has captured some of the most intriguing changes in the U.S. society, such as the rise of breadwinner moms, the decline of marriage, the rise of interracial marriage, the return of multi-generational family household, young adults’ living arrangement, and well-being of the elderly. I have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR and numerous other media outlets. Most recently, I was invited to the United Nations expert group meeting for family policies and the 2030 Sustainable DevelopmentAgenda in May, 2016 and was honored to give a talk on aging and family issues for the UN’s international family day.

Studying social and demographic issues is my longtime passion. I received a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Maryland, where I studied with late Dr. Suzanne Bianchi, and published academic research in top sociological journals such as American Journal of Sociology and Journal of Marriage and Family. My Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees were in Sociology as well. Before coming to the U.S in 2000, I worked at Shaanxi Academy of Social Sciences in Xi’an, researching demographic issues in China.

Why this blog? I wanted to use it as a platform to connect with more readers. I believe research should serve the public ultimately. I would love to hear your voice on these important issues. So please don’t hesitate to leave your comments. You can also reach me on twitter @wendyrwang. For more details on my background and professional experience, see myLinkedin profile.

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