What is #GRADimpact?
#GRADimpact showcases the stories of our graduate students who are making an impact in their fields of study, communities, workplaces and the world.
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Growing up, Taylor Kurta witnessed the age-related stigma her grandparents faced in the health care system. Connecting her passion for music with a drive to improve care for older adults, Taylor's PhD Aging, Health and Well-being research aims to use collaborative song writing with people living with dementia as a tool to expose and challenge the harmful consequence of dementia-stigma.
"Coming from a neuroscience background, I had never done qualitative research before, so this program was a big shift. But the focus on aging, health, and well-being, particularly within the context of recreation and leisure, challenged me to think about the holistic needs of individuals—not just as patients or clients, but as people with unique experiences, needs, and desires."
- Taylor Kurta, Recreation and Leisure Studies