Advocate for Aging in Place and Elder Care Innovation
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Dr. Bonner has been a geriatric nurse practitioner for over 30 years, dedicating her career to caring for nursing home residents and their families. She currently serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the CAPABLE Program at the School of Nursing and as Senior Advisor for Aging at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Her work is centered on empowering older adults to age within their communities, fostering age-friendly health systems, and promoting dementia-friendly environments. She is also a strong advocate for preventing elder abuse, supporting dementia care partners, and addressing elder homelessness. Previously, Dr. Bonner held the position of Secretary of the Executive Office of Elderly Affairs for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her research focuses on improving the quality and safety of care in nursing facilities, enhancing mobility for the elderly, advancing dementia care, reducing unnecessary antipsychotic use, and preventing avoidable hospitalizations.