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Kimberly Curyto, PhD, has joined Pine Rest as a geropsychologist and research scientist in the Center for Senior Care. She addresses clinical issues dealing with dementia, in addition to developing a program of applied research. A native of western Michigan, Curyto received her PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology from Wayne State University. She has held positions as a pre-doctoral fellow in the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, and as a post-doctoral fellow at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. Dr. Curyto is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Gerontological Society of America.She has published and presented on topics pertaining to validating the diagnosis of delirium, cognitive screening in geriatric rehabilitation, the impact of depression and psychosocial environment on persons with dementia, and the role of behavior observation and technology in providing quality care. Dr. Curyto’s research interests focus on the impact of psychological issues such as depression and cognition on the psychosocial well-being in the elderly population, particularly those suffering from dementia in long-term care.
Educational Background: Wayne State University
Specialties: Older Adults, Gerontology
Patient Type: Residential
Patient Age: Adult
Location(s): Dementia Living Center 300 68th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49501 1-616-222-4515 | 