David La Fazia

Research Scientist at UW Professional & Continuing Education

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  • UW Professional & Continuing Education

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Biography

UW Professional & Continuing Education

David La Fazia has more than 25 years of experience working with elders and their caregivers. La Fazia is a practicing social worker and teaches in the School of Social Work, focusing on families and aging, theory and direct practice, and research methodology. He also serves as a research scientist in the Department of Psychosocial and Community Health at the UW School of Nursing, implementing cognitive-behavioral interventions for treating mood and behavioral problems in elders and caregivers. He holds a Ph.D. in social work from the University of Washington.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

  • Psychosocial and Community Health
  • Geriatric Enrichment in social work
  • Multigenerational Policy and Social Justice
  • Families and Aging

Publications

Table Correction: Using Technology to Facilitate Fidelity Assessments: The Tele-STAR Caregiver Intervention Article Apr 2020

Determinants of Physical and Mental Health Among LGBT Older Adult Caregivers Conference Paper Nov 2019

DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG LGBT OLDER ADULT CAREGIVERS Article Nov 2019

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FIRST INTERVENTION STUDY ADDRESSING DEMENTIA IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY Article Nov 2019

CAREGIVER PREFERRED STRUCTURE FOR A TELEHEALTH-BASED INTERVENTION ONE-TO-ONE VERSUS GROUP Article Nov 2019

AGING WITH PRIDE, IDEA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FIRST TESTED CLINICAL INTERVENTION ADDRESSING DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY Article Jul 2019

Using Technology to Facilitate Fidelity Assessment: The Tele-STAR Caregiver Intervention (Preprint) Preprint Feb 2019

Using Technology to Facilitate Fidelity Assessment: The Tele-STAR Caregiver Intervention Article Feb 2019

FIDELITY ASSESSMENT IN THE TELEHEALTH TRANSLATIONAL PROCESS Article Nov 2018

TELE-STAR FOR CAREGIVERS: FIDELITY ASSESSMENT METHODS AND EARLY FINDINGS Article Jul 2018

Training Area Agencies on Aging Case Managers to Improve Physical Function, Mood, and Behavior in Persons With Dementia and Caregivers: Examples from the RDAD-Northwest Study Article Nov 2017

Adopting Evidence-Based Caregiver Training Programs in the Real World: Outcomes and Lessons Learned From the STAR-C Oregon Translation Study Article Apr 2015

Development and Evaluation of a Sleep Education Program for Older Adults With Dementia Living in Adult Family Homes Article Feb 2012

Reactions of Assisted Living Staff to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Article Feb 2012

Staff Training in Assisted Living: Evaluating Treatment Fidelity Article Nov 2009

Improving Dementia Care in Assisted Living Residences: Addressing Staff Reactions to Training Article May 2009

Managing Sleep Disturbances in Adult Family Homes: Recruitment and Implementation of a Behavioral Treatment Program Article Feb 2009

Behavorial, Environment, and Health-Related Factors Associated with Sleep Disturbances in Persons with Dementia Poster Nov 2008

Staff Training in Assisted Living: Challenges and Strategies Conference Paper Nov 2007

Caregiver Resilience: Is it Protective Against Adverse Caregiver Outcomes? Poster Nov 2007

Courses Taught

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