| IDENTIFICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Last name: | Tuokko |
First name: | Holly A |
| Address: | Centre On Aging
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria (British Columbia)
V8W 2Y2 |
Fax: | (250) 721-6499 |
| BC academic affiliation: | University of Victoria |
| Department: | Psychology Department |
| E-mail address: |
htuokko@uvic.ca |
BC research location(s): |
University of Victoria |
| Web Page: |
http://www.coag.uvic.ca
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MSFHR Research Unit(s): |
Centre on Aging, University of Victoria |
| Status: | Researcher |
| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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| TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS |
| Diploma / Credentials |
Specialty |
Year |
Institution |
| Fellow (Health Professional) |
Cognitive Functioning of Senior Citizens |
1985 |
The University of British Columbia |
| Doctorate (PhD) |
Human Neuropsychology |
1983 |
University of Victoria |
| Master's |
Clinical Psychology |
1977 |
Lakehead University |
| Bachelor's, Honours |
Psychology |
1975 |
Lakehead University |
| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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| AREAS OF EXPERTISE |
| Area of research: |
Human and social sciences |
| Disciplines trained in: |
Psychology |
| Research disciplines: |
Psychology |
| Research topics: |
Cognitive Neuropsychology of Aging (Aging)
Neurodegenerative Diseases (Aging)
Loss of Independence (Aging)
Quality of Life and Aging (Aging)
Social Aspects of Aging (Aging) |
| Fields of application: |
Health System Management
Population |
| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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| TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS |
| Technological applications: |
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| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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| RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - Description used by investigators to specify their area of expertise. |
| Key words: |
dementia, cognitive impairment, aging, neuropsychology, mental health, psychometrics, driving, everyday functioning |
| Research interests: |
My current research focus is the evolution of cognitive disorders in older adults and the impact they have on everyday competencies. Specific competencies of interest are driving, financial management, and end-of-life decision-making. I also engage in research that describes the mental health concerns of older adults and seeks ways to address these concerns. |
| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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| RECENT AND REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS |
| Authors |
| Title (article or book chapter) |
| Year |
Volume |
Number |
Pages |
Journal or book |
Editors |
City and publishing house |
| Cramer K, Tuokko H, Mateer C & Hultsch D |
| "Measuring Awareness of Financial Skills: Reliability and Validity of a New Measure" |
| 2004 |
8 |
2 |
pp. 161-171 |
Aging and Mental Health |
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| Tuokko H & Frerichs R |
| "Cognitive Impairment with no Dementia (CIND): Longitudinal Studies, the Findings and the Issues" |
| 2000 |
14 |
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pp. 505-525 |
The Clinical Neuropsychologist |
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| Tuokko H & Hadjistravropoulos T |
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| 1998 |
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282 pages |
An Assessment Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology |
Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates Inc |
Mahwah, NJ |
| Last update: |
19/06/2009
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| LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES |
| Understand: |
English |
| Read: |
English |
| Write: |
English |
| Speak: |
English |
| Last update: |
16/08/2010
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