Ben Mortenson

Associate Professor

Research Classification

Quality of Life and Aging
Social Aspects of Aging
Aging Process
Mobility
Rehabilitation

Research Interests

Accessibility
Assistive technology
Occupational therapy
Caregiving
Social participation
Spinal cord injury
Outcome measures
Robotics

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My research focuses on four overlapping areas: assistive technology, social participation, caregiving and outcome measurement. My work is centered on four main populations: assistive technology users, informal and formal caregivers, individuals with spinal cord injury and residents in long-term care.

I support public scholarship, e.g. through the Public Scholars Initiative, and am available to supervise students and Postdocs interested in collaborating with external partners as part of their research.
I support experiential learning experiences, such as internships and work placements, for my graduate students and Postdocs.

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Kristine Theurer

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)

Research Topic
Peer Support and Mental Health in Residential Care
 
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Member of G+PS

Program Affiliations

Rehabilitation Sciences

Department(s)

Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
 

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