Darlene Yee Melichar

Bio:

Dr. Darlene Yee-Melichar is Professor and Coordinator of Gerontology in the School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement in the College of Health & Social Sciences at San Francisco State University.

As Director of Long-Term Care Administration, she coordinates extramural funding for six campus programs/student scholarships housed in the University Corporation, SF State. As a SF State Scholars Coordinator, she advises students on blended programs in Gerontology with Social Work as well as with Sociology.

Professor Yee-Melichar teaches classes in aging processes and theories, ethical and legal issues in aging, long-term care administration, research methods in gerontology, and gerontology internship and culminating experience courses.

Her current research interests include healthy aging, long-term care administration, minority women’s health, and safety research and education; she has published widely on these topics reflected in 6 books, 109 journal articles, book chapters, book reviews, technical reports, and presented numerous professional and scholarly papers.

Dr. Yee-Melichar is active in the community, the profession and the University at the campus, system and intersegmental levels; she is the recipient of many awards and honors for her teaching excellence and service contributions.

Websites:

PACE Faculty, EdD Faculty, Academic Senate SF State, Academic Senate CSU, CANHR Board of Directors, Linkedin Profile

Academic Credentials

1989	CHES	National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Certified Health Education Specialist
1986	PDT	Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Post-Doctoral Training: Computer Management Systems
1985	Ed.D.	Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Health Education: Gerontology
1984	M.S.	Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Health Education: Gerontology
1981	M.S.	Graduate School, College of New Rochelle, New York Gerontology: Administration
1980	B.A.	Barnard College, Columbia University, New York Biological Sciences

Courses Taught

1995-Present

Professor and Coordinator, Gerontology Program, School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement, College of Health and Social Sciences, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. Chair/Program Director in 1996-1998, Program Coordinator in 2009-2013, 2015-present. Student evaluations of teaching effectiveness: Mean scores ranged from 1.00-1.45 on a 1.00-5.00 scale with 1.00 being best. Courses taught include the following:

GRN 500, Gerontology Interdisciplinary Perspectives

GRN 600, Age and Long-Term Care

GRN 638, Gerontology Field Work Seminar

GRN 639, Gerontology Field Work

GRN 699, Special Study

GRN 710, Aging Processes and Theories

GRN 735, Ethical and Legal Issues in Aging

GRN 740, Nursing Home Administration

GRN 745, Assisted Living Administration

GRN 760, Research Methods in Gerontology

GRN 775, Long-Term Care for the Elderly

GRN 838, Gerontology Internship Seminar

GRN 839, Gerontology Internship

GRN 890, Integrative Seminar

GRN 895, Field Study

GRN 897, Gerontology Research

GRN 898, Thesis

GRN 899, Special Study

1990-1995

Professor, Department of Health Education, College of Health and Human Services, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. Tenured in 1992. Promoted from Associate to Full Professor in 1993. Student evaluations of teaching effectiveness: Mean scores ranged from 1.01-1.86 on a 1.00-5.00 scale with 1.00 being best. Courses taught include the following:

HED 300, the Health Education Profession

HED 312, Consumer Health

HED 415, Health Aspects of Aging

HED 480, Fieldwork in Community Health

HED 699, Special Study

HED 710, Accessing Health Information

HED 795, Seminar in Research Design

HED 895, Individual Research Project

HED 897, Research

HED 899, Special Study

Featured Books

Honors and Awards

Appointed as member of the Cal MediConnect (CMC) Advisory Committee of the San Mateo Health Commission, Summer 2021
Re-appointed as member of the Board of Directors and elected as Board Secretary, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Fall 2020
Elected as member of the Public Policy Committee, Gerontological Society of America, Fall 2019
Appointed as member of the Board of Directors, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Fall 2018
Re-appointed as member of the Region IX Regional Health Equity Council, Office on Minority Health, Fall 2017
Appointed as member of the Region IX Regional Health Equity Council, Office on Minority Health, Fall 2014
Recipient of Outstanding Faculty Advisor Leadership Award, San Francisco State University, Spring 2014
Re-appointed as Member of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education, Fall 2013
Appointed as Chair of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Program Committee for the 2015 Annual Scientific Conference, Fall 2013
Appointed as a Member of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education, October 2011
Recipient of Distinguished Service Award from the Gerontological Society of America’s Task Force on Minority Issues in Gerontology, Fall 2009
Recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Service from San Francisco State University, August 2007
Recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award from Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, March 2007
Recipient of the Community Service Learning Award from San Francisco State University, April 2003
Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Teachers College, Columbia University, November 2001
Recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation from the NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health, Fall 2001
Appointed as Member of the NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health, Fall 1999
Appointed as Member of the AHRQ special emphasis panels on Translating Research into Practice and Health Research Dissemination Implementation, Fall 1998
Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, November 1998
Elected as Charter Fellow, Association of Gerontology in Higher Education, 1997
Appointed as Member of the NIH Task Force for the Office of Research on Women’s Health, 1996
Appointed as Member of the NIH Task Force for the Office for Protection from Research Risks, 1996
Recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award from the California Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators, 1995
Elected as Fellow, Social Research, Policy and Practice Section, The Gerontological Society of America, 1994
Elected as President of the SFSU Chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, 1992
Recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Instruction in Health Education, San Francisco State University, 1991
Recipient of the Outstanding Award for Teaching in Graduate Studies, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, 1990
Recipient of the Outstanding Award for Teaching in Graduate Studies, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, 1989
Recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award, York College, The City University of New York, 1988

Professional Memberships

Fellow, Research Consortium, AAHPERD

Member, American College of Health Care Administrators

Member, American Public Health Association

Member, American Society on Aging

Charter Fellow, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Member, Association for the Advancement of Health Education

Fellow, Gerontological Society of America

Member, Kappa Delta Pi (national honor society in education)

Member, National Council on the Aging

Member, Phi Delta Kappa (national honor society in education)

Full Member, Sigma Xi (national scientific research society)

Professional Presentations

(*=juried, $=invited)

$ Talamante, L., Celly, K., Curry, J. and Yee-Melichar, D. When Women Lead & Demystifying Running for Office in the CSU System. Dominguez Hills, CA. March 2021.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Addressing Aging and Homelessness in San Francisco. In Silver Lining Lecture Series. San Francisco, CA. September 2019.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Minority Women’s Health and Health Care Disparities: Strategies for Achieving Health Equity. In Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ. October 2018.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. and Flores, C. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, CA. July 23-27, 2017.

$ Yee-Melichar, D and Boyle, A. Assisted Living Administration and Management. Florida Assisted Living Federal of America, Palm Beach, FL. September 2014

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Higher Education in the Brave New World. Funding the Future of the CSU, Cal State Northridge, and Northridge, CA. October 1, 2013.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Healthy Aging and Minority Women's Health. The Annual Region IX Women’s Health Advisory Council Meeting, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Honolulu, HI. September 2012,

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Healthy Aging and Minority Women's Health. The Annual Region IX Women’s Health Advisory Council Meeting, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Honolulu, HI. August 2012.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Overview of Health and Health Care Challenges of Older Women and Implications for Women-Owned Businesses. WIPP Webinar Series, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Washington, DC.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Overview of Health and Health Care Challenges of Older Women in the U.S. OWH Webinar Series, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health, Washington, DC. April 2012.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Aging and Long-Term Care Services. Women's Health 2011: A Focus on Culture and Collaboration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, Alexandria, VA. June 2011.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Improve Oral Health Across the Lifespan. Women's Health 2011: A Focus on Culture and Collaboration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, Alexandria, VA. June 2011.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Aging and Long Term Care Services for Older People. SFSU Division of International Education training program for government officials from Beijing, China, December 2010.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. Aging and Long Term Care Services for Older Women. SFSU Division of International Education training program for government officials from Guangdong Women’s Federation, China, November 2009.

* Yee-Melichar, D., Nam, Y., Yee, B., McBride, M., Espinoza, S. and Whitfield, K. Creative Strategies for Healthy Aging in Minority and Underserved Populations. Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. November 2009.

* Yee-Melichar, D. Miles, T.P., Chen, YP, and Whitfield, K. Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities. Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. November 2008.

* Yee-Melichar, D. Minority Issues in Gerontology: Celebrating 20 Years of Research. Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November 2007.

* Yee-Melichar, D. Facilitating Student Success in Long-Term Care Administration. Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Portland, OR. March 2007.

* Yee-Melichar, D. Aging and Minority Women’s Issues. Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, Texas. November 2006.

* Yee-Melichar, D. When the Wolf is at the Door: Strategies for Defending Gerontology Programs. Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Richmond, VA. February 2006.

* Yee-Melichar, D. Addressing Diabetes and Its Management through Health Literacy Approaches and Opportunities among Ethnic Minority Elderly. Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Indianapolis, Indiana. November 2005.

* Yee-Melichar, D. “Aging and Long Term Care Services.” SFSU Division of International Education training program for government officials from Beijing, China, December 2010.

* Yee-Melichar, D. “Aging and Long Term Care Services.” SFSU Division of International Education training program for government officials from Guangdong Women’s Federation, China, November 2009.

* Yee, D., Nam, Y., Yee, B., McBride, M., Espinoza, S. and Whitfield, K. “Creative Strategies for Healthy Aging in Minority and Underserved Populations.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. November 2009.

* Yee, D. Miles, T.P., Chen, YP, and Whitfield, K. “Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD. November 2008.

* Yee, D. “Minority Issues in Gerontology: Celebrating 20 Years of Research.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November 2007.

* Yee, D. “Facilitating Student Success in Long-Term Care Administration.” Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Portland, OR. March 2007.

* Yee, D. “Aging and Minority Women’s Issues.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Dallas, Texas. November 2006.

* Yee, D. “When the Wolf is at the Door: Strategies for Defending Gerontology Programs.” Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Richmond, VA. February 2006.

* Yee, D. “Addressing Diabetes and Its Management through Health Literacy Approaches and Opportunities among Ethnic Minority Elderly.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Indianapolis, Indiana. November 2005.

* Yee, D. et al. “Challenges and Solutions of Part-time and Adjunct Faculty in Gerontology.” Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Richmond, VA. February 2005.

* Yee, D. “Diabetes Mellitus and Health Literacy for Multi-Ethnic Older Women.” Annual Scientific Meeting for Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC. November 2004.

$ Yee, D. “Academic Opportunities and Career Development in Gerontology with a Specialization in Long-Term Care Administration.” Case Management Society of America, San Francisco, CA, May 2004.

* Parrott, T, Silverstein, N, Spencer, M, Yee, D, Takayanagi, P and Grabinski, J. “Part-time and Adjunct Faculty in Gerontology: Challenges and Solutions.” Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Richmond, VA. February 2004.

* Fisher, B., Yee, D. et al. “Preparing Your Gerontology Program for Review: An Interactive Workshop on the Program of Merit Initiative. Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Richmond, VA. February 2004.

* Pereira-Smith, O. and Yee, D. “President’s Opening Plenary Session: Welcoming Remarks.” .56^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. November 2003.

* Flores, C.M. and Yee, D. “Assessing the Continuing Education Needs of RCFE Administrators.” 56^thAnnual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. November 2003.

* Robinson, G. and Yee, D. “Symposium on Career Development for Students and New Professionals in Aging: Strategies for Connecting to Mentors, Resources, and Emerging Employment Opportunities and Careers in Aging Reception.” 56^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. November 2003.

* Lohmann, S.M. and Yee, D. “Fitness and Aging: An Innovative, Multi-Dimensional Curriculum.” 56^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. November 2003.

* Cabigao, E.P. and Yee, D. “Study and Development of Accurate Pain Assessment in Residents with Dementia.” 56^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA. November 2003.

* Fisher, B., Yee, D. et al. “Preparing Your Gerontology Program for Review: An Interactive Workshop on the Program of Merit Initiative. Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, St. Petersburg, FL. March 2003.

$ Yee, D. et al. “Inclusion: Policy, Ethics, or Justice? Is It Time to reexamine the guidelines?” NIH-ORWH Conference on Science Meets Reality: Recruitment and Retention of Women in Clinical Studies, and the Critical Role of Relevance, Washington, DC. January 2003.

* Hanklotubbe, D. and Yee, D. “Perceived Levels of Empowerment among Employees Working in Long-Term Care Facilities in California.” 55^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. November 2002

* Lowe, E. and Yee, D. “Oral Health Care Behaviors in Long-Term Care Residents.” 55^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. November 2002.

* Parcasio, M. and Yee, D. “An Assessment of a Diverse Staff at One Life Care Community.” 55^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. November 2002

$ Yee, D. et al. “SFSU Gerontology Research Reports on Aging and Health.” Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, San Francisco, CA. September 2002.

* Yee, D. “Driver Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults.” 50^th Annual CASE Conference, California Association for Safety Education, Sacramento, CA. April 2002.

*Fisher, B. and Yee, D. “Preparing Your Gerontology Program for Review: An Interactive Workshop on the Program of Merit Initiative.” Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA. February 2002

* Ghaddar, S. and Yee, D. “Age and Gender Differences in Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management.” 54^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL. November 2001

* Martin, N. and Yee, D. “Home Sweet Home: Long-Term Care” 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL. November 2001

* Zhu, L. and Yee, D. “Life Care Retirement Community: Making a Home in Late Life.” 54^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL. November 2001

* Yee, D. et al. “The Program of Merit: The Process, the Reviewers, and the Applicant. Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, San Jose, CA. February 2001

$ Yee, D. “Aging, Science and Society.” Third Annual Women in Science Symposium, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ. November, 2000.

* Yee, D. et al. “Applied Research in Long-Term Care.” 39th Annual Meeting, California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Burlingame, CA. May, 2000.

* Christner, L. and Yee, D. “Employee Survey and Job Satisfaction in Long-Term Care.” 52^nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November 1999.

* Johnson, L. and Yee, D. “Can We Talk? A Study of Caregiver Communication Style and Job Satisfaction.” 52^nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November 1999.

*Schroeder, L. and Yee, D. “The Summative Evaluation of Administrators-In-Training Interns in Long-Term Care.” 52^nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November 1999.

* De Vito, P. and Yee, D. “Empowering Older Adults through Lifelong Learning.” 1999 Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, San Diego, CA. April 1999.

* Johnson, L. and Yee, D. “Can We Talk? A Study of Caregiver Communication Style and Job Satisfaction.” 1999 Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, San Diego, CA. April 1999.

* Milburn, V. and Yee, D. “Dietary and Nutritional Implications of Depression upon Older Adults in Long-Term Care.” 1999 Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, San Diego, CA. April 1999.

* De Vito, P. and Yee, D. “Empowering Older Adults through Lifelong Learning.” Pan-American Congress’99 on Aging In the Americas sponsored by CAG, GSA, IAG and PAHO/WHO, San Antonio, TX. February 1999.

* Johnson, L. and Yee, D. “Can We Talk? A Study of Caregiver Communication Style and Job Satisfaction.” Pan-American Congress’99 on Aging In the Americas sponsored by CAG, GSA, IAG and PAHO/WHO, San Antonio, TX. February 1999.

* Milburn, V. and Yee, D. “Dietary and Nutritional Implications of Depression upon Older Adults in Long-Term Care.” Pan-American Congress’99 on Aging In the Americas sponsored by CAG, GSA, IAG and PAHO/WHO, San Antonio, TX. February 1999.

$ Yee, D. “Functional Independence: Older Women’s Health in the United States.” U.S.-Israel Conference on Women’s Health sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jerusalem, Israel. December 1998.

* Yee, D. “Overview of Older Adults as Research Subjects.” 1998 Annual Meeting and Exposition, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Los Angeles, CA. November 1998.

$ Yee, D. “Overview of Asian American Women as Research Subjects.” First National Clinical Trials and Asian American Women Summit sponsored by the National Asian Women’s Health Organization and National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. October 1998.

$ Small, G., Yee, D., Knight, B. and Kagawa-Singer, M. “Women as Elderly Subject Population.” Women As Research Subjects Conference sponsored by the UCLA-NIH-FDA-Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Santa Monica, CA. July 1998.

* Yee, D., Brod, M., Fall Creek, S. and Wilbur, K. “Research 101: How to Do It, How to Use It.” 43rd Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA. March 1998

* Yee, D., Melichar, J.F. and Richardson, J. “Research and Working with Ethnic, Minority Populations.” 43rd Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA. March, 1998

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. “Driver Safety and Health Promotion for a Culturally Diverse, Elderly Population in the Bay Area.” 50th Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati, OH. November 1997.

* Yee, D. "Academic and Training Opportunities in Long-Term Care Administration at San Francisco State University: Innovative Community Service Learning Partnerships." 36th Annual Meeting, California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Palm Springs, CA. May, 1997.

* Yee, D. "Academic and Training Opportunities in Long-Term Care Administration: Community Service Learning Models Initiated at San Francisco State University." 47th Annual Meeting, National Council on the Aging, Chicago, IL. March, 1997.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Improving Longevity and Quality of Life through Health, Mobility and Safety." 124th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, New York, NY. November, 1996.

* Yee, D. “Measurement and Evaluation of Health Education.” 3^rd ed., Springfield III: Charles C Thomas; 1995.

* Yee, D. "Long-Term Care: Applied Research at San Francisco State University". 35th Annual Meeting, California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Monterey, CA. May, 1996.

$ Yee, D. "Disability, Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology." 42nd Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, Anaheim, CA. March, 1996.

* Yee, D., McCabe, J.T. and Pelham, A.O. "Education and Training in Long-Term Care Administration (LTCA) for the Elderly." 48th Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Los Angeles, CA. November, 1995.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Improving Longevity and Quality of Life through Health, Mobility and Safety." 48th Annual Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Los Angeles, CA. November, 1995.

$ Yee, D. "Community-Based Programs and Urban Research on Older Drivers." San Francisco Urban Institute, San Francisco, CA. October, 1995.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. "An Academic Curriculum on Long-Term Care Administration for the Elderly: The CAHSA-SFSU Partnership Program in California." 34th Annual Meeting, California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Long Beach, CA. May, 1995.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. "The Development and Implementation of an Educational Program on Long-Term Care Administration." 41st Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, Atlanta, GA. March, 1995.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Integrated Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Older Drivers: Results and Recommendations." 41st Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, Atlanta, GA. March, 1995.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. "Education and Training in Long-Term Care Administration for the Elderly: The CAHSA-SFSU Partnership Program." 21st Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Fort Worth, TX. February, 1995.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Integrated Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Older Drivers: The CSAA-SFSU Partnership Program in CA." 45th Annual Meeting, National Council on the Aging, Dallas, TX. January, 1995.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. "An Academic Program on Long-Term Care Administration for the Elderly: The CAHA-SFSU Partnership Program in California." 45th Annual Meeting, National Council on the Aging, Dallas, TX. January, 1995.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Integrative Tasks for Older Drivers." 75th Annual Meeting, American Association for the Advancement of Science, San Francisco, CA. June, 1994.

$ Yee, D. "Lifestyle Changes and Healthy Retirement." California Public Employees' Retirement System, San Francisco, CA. May, 1994.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. "Long-Term Care Administration for the Elderly." 33rd Annual Meeting, California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Santa Clara, CA. May, 1994.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "The Health, Mobility and Safety Laboratory at San Francisco State University." 40th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA. March, 1994.

* Pelham, A.O., Sohn, K. and Yee, D. "Educational Outreach and Minority Affairs: A Focus on Long-Term Care Administration for the Elderly." 40th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA. March, 1994.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "The Implementation of an Academic Auxiliary Unit: The Health, Mobility and Safety Laboratory at San Francisco State University." 121st Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA. October, 1993.

$ Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Computer Implementation of the Young Driver Attitude Scale: An Instrument to Measure Young Driver Risk-Taking Attitudes." Annual Conference, California Association of Safety Education, South Lake Tahoe, CA. May, 1993.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Integrated Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Older Drivers: Results and Recommendations." 45th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C. Nov, 1992.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Assistive Technologies for Physically Disabled and Older Adults." 120th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. November, 1992.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Accident Prevention through Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Drivers: Results and Recommendations." 120th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. November, 1992.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. "Innovative and Practical Approaches in Creating Student Learning Experiences in Gerontology and Health Education." 120th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. November, 1992.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Adults." 42nd Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Washington, D.C. May, 1992.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Accident Prevention through Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Drivers: A Programmatic Approach." 38th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Diego, CA. March, 1992.

* Yee, D., Barley, L.R. and Melichar, J.F. "Health Promotion and Wellness: Injury Prevention and Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults." 38th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Diego, CA. March, 1992.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. "Innovative and Practical Approaches in Creating Student Learning Experiences in Aging and Health Education." 18th Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Baltimore, MD. February, 1992.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Accident Prevention through Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Drivers." 44th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November, 1991.

* Smith, N.A. and Yee, D. "Cross Cultural/Cross National Studies." 44th Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA. November, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. "Development of a Pedestrian Safety and Walking Prescription Program to Enhance the Mobility Needs of Older Adults." 119th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. Nov, 1991.

* McIntyre, R.E. and Yee, D. "Development of a Leader's Guide to Community-Based Programs in Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults."119th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Assoc, Atlanta, GA. Nov, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Improving Injury Control and Prevention for Disabled, or Elderly, Persons through Assistive Technologies." 119th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. November, 1991.

* Yee, D., Love, M.B. and Schuetz, C.W. "Health Education and Promotion Programs, Not Double Jeopardy, for Minority Elderly." 119th Annual Meeting, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. November, 1991.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. "Innovative and Practical Approaches in Creating Student Learning Experiences in Aging and Health Education." 19th Annual Conference, State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. October, 1991.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. "Technology-Related Assistance for Disabled and Older Adults." 41st Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Miami Beach, FL. May, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. "A Physical Fitness and Health Promotion Program for Older Adults." 41st Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Miami Beach, FL. May, 1991.

* Yee, D., Smith, D.L. and McIntyre, R.E. "Health Promotion Programming for Older Adults through Senior Centers." 41st Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Miami Beach, FL. May, 1991.

* Smith, D.L. and Yee, D. "Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults: A Collaborative Approach to Developing Guidelines for Senior Centers." 37th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA. March, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. "Safe Healthy Older Exercises (SHOE)." 37th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA. March, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. "Assistive Technologies for Elderly and Disabled Individuals." 37th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA. March, 1991.

* Yee, D. and Smith, D.L. "Developing an Educational Unit in Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults: A Collaborative Approach." 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. November, 1990.

$ Garrard, J. and Yee, D. "Rural Issues." 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. November, 1990.

* Smith, D.L., Yee, D. and Fleishman, R. "Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults: A Collaborative Approach to Developing Community Programs." 13th Annual Meeting, Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals, Galveston, TX. October, 1990.

* Yee, D. and Patterson, J. "Involuntary Civil Commitment: Fundamental Issues and Implications." 40th Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Washington, DC. April, 1990.

* Yee, D.(1990). "Nursing Home Administration Curricula Development: Answering the Need at the Baccalaureate Level." 40th Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Washington, DC.

* Yee, D., Haber, P.A.L., Melichar, J.F., Lacefield, W.E., and Hasson, S. (1990). "The Beneficial Impact of Technology and Information Systems on the Mobility and Safety of Older Drivers." 36th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA.

* Barley, L.R., Carter, J., Mulkey, O.A., and Yee, D. (1990). "Development and Implementation of Nursing Home Administration Curriculum." 36th Annual Meeting, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA.

* Barley, L.R., Carter, J., Mulkey, O.A., and Yee, D. (1990). "The Development and Implementation of a Nursing Home Administration Curriculum at the Baccalaureate Level." 16th Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Kansas City, MO.

$ Yee, D. (1989). "Ethnic Groups and Special Populations." 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Minneapolis, MN.

* Yee, D., Barley, L.R., Freedman, F., Johnson, P., Smith, D., and Yee, B. (1989). "Community‑Based Programs in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Elderly." 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, Minneapolis, MN.

* Yee, D., Smith, D.L., and Yee, B. (1989). "Express to Health: A Step‑By‑Step Guide for Senior Centers." 117th Annual Conference, American Public Health Association, Chicago, IL.

* Yee, D. and Smith, D.L. (1989). "Health Education and Promotion for Minority Elderly." 1989 Annual Conference, National Organization of Human Services Educators, Houston, TX.

* Yee, D., Barley, L.R., and Loftus, S.L. (1989). "Alternative Interventions for Facilitating and Maintaining Mobility of the Elderly in the United States." XIV International Congress of Gerontology. Acapulco, Mexico.

* Yee, D., Barley, L.R., and Loftus, S.L. (1989). "Safety Education and Health Promotion for Older Adults Living in the Community." 39th Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, New Orleans, LA.

* Yee, D., Loftus, S.L., and Barley, L.R. (1989). "Mobility, Transportation, and Aging: Application of Educational Technology and Techniques." 35th Annual Meeting, American Society of Aging, Washington, D.C.

* Yee, D. (1988). "Current Trends in Mobility and Transportation for Aging Adults Living in the Community." 41st Annual Scientific Meeting, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

* Yee, D. (1988). "Emerging Mobility and Safety Needs of Drivers in the United States." XIII World Conference on Health Education, Participation for All in Health, Houston, Texas.

$ Yee, D. (1988). "Presenting at Professional Meetings." 8th Annual Conference, Northeastern Gerontological Society, New Brunswick, NJ.

* Yee, D. (1988). "A Study on Mobility and Sensory Loss in an Aging Population." 8th Annual Conference, Northeastern Gerontological Society, New Brunswick, NJ.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. (1988). "Building Strong Families: Gerontological Health Promotion in the Family." Fourth Eastern Symposium, Penn State, University Park, PA.

* Yee, D. (1988). "Emerging Mobility and Safety Needs and Problems of Drivers 55 Plus." 14th Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Chicago, IL.

* Yee, D. (1987). "The Development and Implementation of an Educational Unit on Driver Safety and Health Promotion." New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Syracuse, NY.

$ Yee, D. "Hospitals and Health Care." 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C. November, 1987.

$ Yee, D. "Housing and Environmental Issues." 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C. November, 1987.

$ Yee, D. "The Research Forum." 17th Annual Conference, New York State Federation of Professional Health Educators, Buffalo, NY. November, 1987.

$ Yee, D. "The Basics of Grant Proposal Writing." 17th Annual Conference, New York State Federation of Professional Health Educators, Buffalo, NY. November, 1987.

* Yee, D., Whitaker, D.C., Barley, L.R., and Loftus, S.L. "Mobility and Sensory Loss: Prevention and Intervention." 15th Annual Conference, New York State Association of Gerontological Educators, Ellenville, New York. October, 1987.

* Yee, D., Barley, L.R. and Loftus, S.L. "Enhancing Mobility and Independence among Older Adults through Various Preventive Measures and Intervening Strategies." 4th National Forum on Research in Aging, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, NE. September, 1987.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. "Gerontological Health Promotion." 37th Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, Chicago, IL. March, 1987.

$ Yee, D. "Driver Safety and Health Promotion." Health & Fitness Lecture Series, York College/CUNY. March, 1987.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. "Gerontology and Health Education at the Baccalaureate Level: Survey Results and Curricula/Programmatic Recommendations." 13th Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Boston, MA. March, 1987.

* Yee, D. "Communication and Networking between the Students' Organization of the GSA and Academic Institutions Throughout the U.S. and Canada." 13th Annual Meeting Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Boston, MA. March, 1987.

* Yee, D. "Employment Issues for the New Professional in Gerontology: Managing Dual‑Role Expectations." 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL. November, 1986.

$ Yee, D. "Grants Proposal Writing." 16th Annual Conference, New York State Federation of Professional Health Educators, East Elmhurst, NY. November, 1986.

* Yee, D. "Alcohol, Other Drugs and Traffic Safety for Older Drivers." North American Congress on Alcohol and Drug Problems, Boston, MA. September, 1986.

* Barley, L.R., Rizzitiello, T. and Yee, D. "Mobility Enhancement Strategies for Aging Adults." 6th Annual Meeting, Northeastern Gerontological Society, Newport, RI. May, 1986.

* Yee, D. "Health Promotion and Traffic Safety for Older Drivers." 101st National Convention, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH. April 1986.

* Yee, D. "Traffic Safety and Health Promotion for Older Persons." 3rd National Forum on Research in Aging, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, NE. March, 1986.

$ Yee, D. "Evolving Health Needs of the Older Woman in the U.S." Women's History Month, York College/CUNY. March, 1986.

* Yee, D. "Assessing the Mobility and Safety Needs and Problems of Older Drivers." 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA. November, 1985.

* Yee, D. "Correlations between What Automobile Drivers Age 55 and Over 'Say' and 'Feel' About Their Mobility and Safety Needs and Problems." 10th Annual Conference, New York State Federation for Professional Health Educators, Albany, NY. November, 1985.

* Malfetti, J.L. and Yee, D. "Needs and Problems of the Older Driver: Survey Results and Recommendations." 35th NCOA Annual Conference, National Council on the Aging, San Francisco, CA. April, 1985.

* Yee, D. “How to Communicate Your Message to an Audience Effectively.” The Gerontological Society of America, Columbia University, New York, NY. April, 1985.

Professional Publications

(*=juried, $=invited)

*Yee-Melichar, D., Flores, C. and Boyle, A.R. (Publication Date: December 28, 2021). Assisted Living Administration and Management Review: Practice Questions for RC/AL Administrator Certification/Licensure. New York, Springer Publishing Company.

*Yee-Melichar, D., Flores, C. and Boyle, A.R. (2020). Assisted Living Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care. ISBN: 978-0-8261-6194-9. New York, Springer Publishing Company.

* Lui, K., Yee-Melichar, D., and Takagi, E. (2018) Engagement amd Utilization of Advanced Care Planning and Hospice in Different Older Asian American Populations. OBM Geriatrics (3)2.

* Yee-Melichar, D., Takagi, E., and Lui, K. (2018). Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives on Enhancing Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes. In: Resnick B., Gwyther L., and Roberto K. (eds) Resilience in Aging (pp. 151-170). ISBN: 978-3-030-04555-5

*Blanco, M. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2017). Elderly Health Disparities: Translating Research into Practice. Innovation in Aging 1(1), 481.

*Brennan, S., H. Osada, T. Doan, and Yee-Melichar, D. (2017). Environmental Design and QOL in Long-Term Care Facilities. Innovation in Aging: Volume 1, Issue suppl_1 (Session 3585).

*Flores, C., and Yee-Melichar, D. (2017). Review of Dementia beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being (Revised Edition) by G. Allen Power. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 43(9), 833-834. ISBN: 978-1-938870-69-9

*Tingley, D-W., and Yee-Melichar, D. (2015). Review of Dementia beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being by G. Allen Power. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 41(11), 841-843. ISBN: 978-1-938870-13-2

*Dudley, N. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2015). Review of Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling By Howard R. Winokuer & Darcy L. Harris. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 41(11): 839-840. ISBN: 978-0-8261-0872-2

*Cherney, C. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2015). Review of Nursing Home Federal Requirements: Guidelines to Surveyors and Survey Protocols by James E. Allen. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 41(9), 683-684. ISBN: 978-0-8261-7124-5

*Roh, Soonhee, Brown-Rice, K., Lee, K., Lee, Y.S. Yee-Melichar, D, and Talbot, E. et al. (2015). Attitudes Toward Mental Health Services Among American Indians by Two Age Groups. Community Mental Health Journal 51(8), 970-977. DOI: 10.1007/s10597-015-9859-3

*Yoo, G. J., Musselman, E., Lee, Y-S and Yee- Melichar, D. (2015). Addressing Health Disparities Among Older Asian Americans: Data and Diversity. Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging 38(4), 74-81

*Yee-Melichar, D., Renwanz-Boyle, A., Wanek, L, and Pawlowsky, S.P. (2014). Resilience in Geriatric Rehabilitation from a Cultural Perspective. Geriatric Nursing 14(9): 1-4. DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2014.08.010

*Brown, M. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2014) Review of Annual Editions: Aging 12/13 edited by Harold Cox. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 40(10), 783-784. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2013.860296

*Yee-Melichar, D., Flores, C.M., and Cabigao, E.P. (editors) (2014). Long-Term Care Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Quality Programs in Eldercare. New York, Springer Publishing Company.

*Miller, E. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2014). Review of Universal Design as a Rehabilitation Strategy: Design for the Ages by Jon A. Sanford. Educational Gerontology 40 (2), 154-156. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2013.838465

*Gupta, R. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2013). Review of Transforming Social Work Education: The First Decade of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative edited by Nancy R. Hooyman. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal (4), 281-283. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2012.703594

*Cabigao, E.P. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2013). Review of Quick Reference to Adult and Older Adult Forensics: A Guide for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals by Kathleen M. Brown and Mary E. Muscari. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 39 (4), 279-280. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2012.703591

*Flores, C.M. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2013). Review of Geriatric Mental Health Disaster and Emergency Preparedness edited by John A. Toner, Therese M. Mierswa, & Judith L. Howe. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 39 (3), 222-224.

*Hermoso, J. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2011). Review of Social Work Practice in Nursing Homes: Creativity, Leadership and Program Development by Julie Sahlins. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 37 (10), 942-943. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2010.487764

*Hines, L.D. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2011). Review of Nursing Homes and Assisted Living: The Family’s Guide to Making Decisions and Getting Good Care by Peter S. Silin. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 37 (9), 833-834. DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2010.487763

*Redman, D. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2011). Review of Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals by David Haber. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 37 (7), 651-652. DOI: 10.1080/03601271003761115

*Hanklotubbe, D. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2011). Review of Health Aspects of Aging: The Experience of Growing Old by Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 37 (2), 191-192. DOI: 10.1080/03601271003761107

*Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Resilience in Aging: Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives. In: Resilience in Aging. Edited by Barbara Resnick, Lisa Gwyther and Karen A. Roberts. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0232-0_9

*Yee-Melichar, D., Renwanz-Boyle, A. and Flores, C. (2010). Assisted Living Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care. ISBN: 978-082610466-3. New York, Springer Publishing Company.

*Chou, F-Y. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Review of Critical Care Nursing of Older Adults: Best Practices edited by Marquis D. Foreman, Koen Milisen and Terry T. Fulmer. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 36 (12), 1100-1101. DOI: 10.1080/03601271003761073

*Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Key Moment in History, 1987: GSA Launches Minority Issues Task Force. Gerontology News, 6 (1), 7.

*Madrigal, C. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Review of Human Behavior for Social Work Practice: A Developmental-Ecological Framework by Wendy L. Haight and Edward H. Taylor. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal, 36 (7), 638-639. DOI: 10.1080/03601271003709353

*Prive, A. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Review of Guided Care: A New Nurse-Physician Partnership in Chronic Care by Chad Boult, Jean Giddens, Katherine Frey, Lisa Reider, and Tracy Novak. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal, 36 (6), 545-546. DOI: 10.1080/03601271003609033,

*Yee-Melichar, D. (2010). Housing: Experts Corner, Assisted Living. The Aging Network: A Guide to Programs and Services for Older Americans. Edited by K. Niles-Yokum and D.L. WagnerNew York, Springer Publishing Company.

*Yee-Melichar, D. and Renwanz Boyle, A. (editors). (2007). Minority Womens’ Health: Current Issues in Research, Education and Practice.. ISBN: 1593992785. Copley Custom Textbooks, Ann Arbor, MI.

*Yee-Melichar, D. (2007). Review of Enhancing Mobility in Later Life edited by Heidrun Mollenkopf, Fiorella Marcellini, Isto Ruoppila, Zsuzsa Szeman and Mart Tacken. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 33 (7), 608-609.

*Parrott, T., Grabinski, J., Silverstein, N., Spencer, M., Takayanagi, P. and Yee-Melichar, D. (2007). Part-time and Adjunct Faculty in Gerontology: Challenges and Solutions. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. 27 (4): 69-83. DOI: 10.1300/J021v27n04_05

*Yee-Melichar, D. (2007). Review of Nursing Home Administration by James E. Allen. Educational Gerontology: An International Journal 33 (2), 165-166.

$ Yee-Melichar, D. and Renwanz-Boyle, A. (editors) (2005). “Aging in Contemporary Society: Translating Research into Practice.” XanEdu, Ann Arbor, MI.

* Yee-Melichar, D.(2005). “Aging Asian Americans and Health Disparities.” In Closing the Gap: Improving the Health of Minority Elders in the New Millennium. Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

* Markson, E. and Yee, D. (2004). The Older Woman. In AGHE brief bibliography: A selective annotated bibliography for gerontology instruction [CD-ROM]. Washington, DC: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

$ Yee, D. (2003). “Graduate Education after WASC: Some New Challenges and Opportunities.” In Perspectives on Assessment. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.

* Melichar, J.F. and Yee, D. (2003). “Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Driver Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults.” Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: Washington, DC.

* Yee, D. (2003). “Educational and Employment Opportunities in Long-Term Care Administration for New Professionals.” In Perspectives on Assessment. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.

* Markson, E. and Yee, D. (2002). “The Older Woman.” Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: Washington, DC.

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 26, Number 2, November /December 2002.

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 26, Number 1, /September/October 2002.

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 25, Number 4, April/May 2002

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 25, Number 3, January/February 2002

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 25, Number 2, October/November 2001

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 25, Number 1, August/September 2001

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 24, Number 4, April/May 2001

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 24, Number 3, January/February 2001

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 24, Number 2, October/November 2000

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 24, Number 1, August/September 2000

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 23, Number 4, April/May 2000

* Yee, D. “Resource Briefs.” AGHExchange, Volume 23, Number 3, January/February 2000

$ Richards, M., Yee, D. et al. (1999). “ Eldercare: The Best Resources to Help You Help Your Aging Relatives.” Issaquah, WA: Resource Pathways, Inc.

* Yee, D. et al. (1999). “Health Science Teacher Preparation in California: Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Subject Matter Programs.” Sacramento, CA: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

$ NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 1 – Agenda.for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” A Report of the Task Force on the NIH Women’s Health Research Agenda for the 21^st Century, Executive Summary; NIH Publication No. 99-4385, 1999.

$ NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 2 – Agenda for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” A Report of the Task Force on the NIH Women’s Health Research Agenda for the 21^st Century; NIH Publication No. 99-4386, 1999.

$ NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 3 – Agenda for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” Public Testimony; NIH Publication No. 99-4387, 1999.

$ NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 4 – Agenda for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” Influences of Sex and Gender on Health; NIH Publication No. 99-4388, 1999.

$ NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 5 – Agenda for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” Sex and Gender Perspectives for Women’s Health Research; NIH Publication No. 99-4389, 1999.

$NIH-ORWH et al. “Volume 6 – Agenda for Research on Women’s Health for the 21^st Century.” Differences Among Populations of Women; NIH Publication No. 99-439, 1999.

$ Yee, D. (1998). “Functional Independence: Older Women’s Health in the United States.” In Proceedings of the Bi-National Israel-USA Conference on Promoting Women’s Health Across Generations. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 3(3): 1-13.

$ Yee, D. (1998). “Overview of Older Adults As Research Subjects.” In Proceedings of the 1998 AAHSA Annual Meeting and Exposition. Washington, DC: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, 1(2):25-29.

$ Yee, D. (1998). “Overview of Asian American Women As Research Subjects.” In Proceedings of the First National Clinical Trials and Asian American Women Summit. Washington, DC: National Institutes of Health, 3(3):1-12.

* Yee, D. (1998). “The Development and Implementation of an Academic Emphasis in Long-Term Care Administration at San Francisco State University.” College of Education Review, 9(1): 29-34.

$ Yee, D. (1997). "Issues and Trends Affecting Asian Americans, Women and Aging." In Women and Aging: A Research Guide. Edited by Jean M. Coyle. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.

* Yee, D. (1996). Review of "Measurement and Evaluation of Health Education." Family and Community Health, 19(2): 83. Impact Factor: 0.99 · DOI: 10.1097/00003727-199607000-00024

$ Yee, D. (1995). *"Health Education and Promotion, Not Double Jeopardy, for Minority Elders." In The Rough: A Teaching Strategies Directory for Cultural Diversity in Health Education. Edited by Eva I. Doyle. Denton, TX: Texas Women's University.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. (1994). "The Health, Mobility, and Safety Laboratory at San Francisco State University." Resources in Education, 025320.

* Yee, D. and Pelham, A.O. (1994). "Long-Term Care Administration at San Francisco State University." Resources in Education, 025311.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. (1994). "Accident Prevention through Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Drivers: A Programmatic Research Project." Resources in Education, Ed 371 127, 279 pages.

* Yee, D. (1994). "Report on the Development and Evaluation of the Survey of Undergraduate Alumni and the Survey of Graduate Alumni in Health Education at San Francisco State University." Resources in Education, ED 372 102, 52 pages.

* Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. (1993). "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention." The Gerontologist, 33(3): 431-432.

$ Yee, D. and Melichar, J.F. (1992). "Final Report" on Accident Prevention Through Driving Skills Assessment and Interventions for Older Drivers: A Programmatic Research Project. AARP Andrus Foundation.

$ Yee, D. (1992). "Evaluation Report" on Manual for the Computer Implementation of the Young Driver Attitude Scale: An Instrument to Measure Young Driver Risk-Taking Attitudes. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

* Yee, D. (1992). Review of "Lifestyle Workshops." Journal of Health Education, 23(2): 120.

* Smith, D.L., Yee, D., Yee, B.W.K. and Fleishman, R. (1992). "Health Promotion and Older Adults: Developing Guidelines for Senior Centers." The Southwestern, 8(1): 18-27.

* Yee, D. (1992). Review of "Living Longer, Living Better: Adventures in Community Housing for Those in the Second Half of Life." Journal of Women and Aging, 4(1): 105-107.

* Yee, D. (1992). Review of "Creating Your Own Future: A Woman's Guide to Retirement Planning." Journal of Women and Aging, 4(1): 108-109.

* McIntyre, R.E. and Yee, D. (1991). "Development of a Leader's Guide to Community-Based Programs in Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults." Resources in Education, Ed 351 647, 26 pages.

* Yee, D. (1991). Review of "Eldercare: Positioning Your Hospital for the Future." Pride Institute Journal of Long Term Home Health Care, 10(3): 55.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. (1991). Review of "Growing Younger: Nutritional Rejuvenation for Longevity, Vitality and Health." Educational Gerontology, 17(5): 519-520.

$ Yee, D. and Baker, C. (1991). "Aging and Driving Successfully in Texas." Senior Health Breaks, American Cancer Society.

* Yee, D. (1991). Review of "Nutrition and Exercise for the Elderly." The Gerontologist, 31(4): 573-574. DOI: 10.1093/geront/31.4.573a ·

$ Yee, D. (1991). Review of "YMCA 3-Minute Step Test." In Kirby's Guide to Fitness and Motor Performance Tests, pages 188-189. Edited by Ronald F. Kirby. Cape Girardeau, MI: Ben Oak Publishing Company.

* Yee, D. (1991). Review of "Rationing of Medical Care for the Critically Ill." Family & Community Health, 14(1): 85-86. DOI: 10.1097/00003727-199104000-00020

$ Yee, D. and Baker, C. (1991). Aging and Driving Successfully in Texas. Texas Dept. of Health & State Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation.

* Yee, D. and Smith, D.L. (1990). "Developing an Educational Unit in Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults: A Collaborative Approach." The Gerontologist, 30:149A.

$ Yee, D. and McIntyre, R.E. (1990). Health Promotion and Aging: A Focus on Accident Prevention and Injury Control. Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers and Texas Department of Health.

$ Yee, D., Melichar, J.F., Smith, D.L., Strickland, L.R., Puccetti, D.D. and Ralston, J.S. (1990). Accident Prevention and Injury Control: Driver Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults. Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers and Texas Department of Health.

$ Yee, D., Dinuzzo, A.D., Melichar, J.F., Barley, L.R., Hasson, S. and Smith, D.L. (1990). Accident Prevention and Injury Control: Pedestrian Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults. Texas Consortium for Geriatric Education Centers and Texas Department of Health.

$ Fleishman, R., Smith, D.L. and Yee, D. (1990). A Guide to Community Health Resources and Services for Older Adults. Houston‑Harris County Area Agency on Aging.

* Yee, D. (1989). Community‑Based Programs in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Elderly. The Gerontologist, 29:52‑53A.

$ Smith, D.L., Yee, D. and Fleishman, R. (1989). Developing an Educational Unit in Health Education and Promotion for Older Adults: A Collaborative Approach. Texas Consortium on Geriatric Education Centers.

* Yee, D. (1989). Review of "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Elderly." Pride Institute Journal of Long Term Home Health Care, 8(3): 42‑43.

* Yee, D. (1989). Review of "Working Late." The Gerontologist, 29(4): 576‑577.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. (1989). "Evaluation of the Baccalaureate Program in Gerontological Studies and Services, the City University of New York, at York College." NYSAHPERD Journal, 39(2): 15‑18.

* Yee, D. (1989). Review of "Silver Into Gold." The Gerontologist, 29(1): 141‑142.

* Yee, D. (1988). "Current Trends in Mobility and Transportation for Aging Adults Living in the Community." The Gerontologist, 28: 159A.

* Yee, D. (1988). Consultant on Transportation in an Aging Society: Improving Mobility and Safety for Older Persons. Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences. Volume 1.

* Yee, D. (1988). Consultant on Transportation in an Aging Society: Improving Mobility and Safety for Older Persons. Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences. Volume 2.

* Yee, D. (1988). "Emerging Mobility and Safety Needs and Concerns of Older Drivers." In 38th NCOA Annual Conference Program. Washington, D.C.: The National Council on the Aging, Inc.

* Godwin, S.R. and Yee, D. (1988). "Improving Mobility and Safety for Older Persons: Colloquium Held at the National Academy of Sciences." Transportation Research News, 134: 8‑11.

$ Yee, D. (1988). Guide to Aging and Health Programs and Resources in the Community. Chase Manhattan Bank.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. (1987). "Gerontological Health Promotion." In 37th NCOA Annual Conference Program. Washington, D.C.: The National Council on the Aging, Inc.

* Yee, D. and Barley, L.R. (1987). "Gerontology and Health Education at the Baccalaureate Level." Resources in Education, Ed 285 073, 13 pages.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. (1986). Review of "Medicating the Elderly." The Gerontologist, 26(4): 456.

* Barley, L.R. and Yee, D. (1986). Review of "Drugs and the Older Person." The Gerontologist, 26(4): 456.

* Yee, D. (1985). "Assessing the Mobility and Safety Needs and Problems of Older Drivers." The Gerontologist, 25: 183‑184.

* Yee, D. (1985). "Correlations Between What Automobile Drivers Aged 55 and Over 'Say' and 'Feel' About Their Mobility and Safety Needs and Problems." Teachers College, Columbia University. Doctoral dissertation abstracted by International Dissertation Abstracts and published by University Microfilms International.

* Yee, D. (1985). "How To Communicate Your Message to an Audience Effectively." The Gerontologist, 25(2): 209. DOI: 10.1093/geront/25.2.209

* Malfetti, J.L. and Yee, D. (1985). "Needs and Problems of the Older Driver: Survey Results and Recommendations." In 35th NCOA Annual Conference Program, Aging in America: Achievement‑Promise, page 70. Washington, D.C.: The National Council on the Aging, Inc.

$ Yee, D. (1985). "A Survey of the Traffic Safety Needs and Problems of Drivers Age 55 and Over." In Proceedings of the Older Driver Colloquium, Needs and Problems of Older Drivers: Survey Results and Recommendations, pages 96‑128. Edited by James L. Malfetti. Falls Church, VA: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Professional Service

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

Department‑Level:

2009-present Coordinator, Gerontology Program

2016-present Faculty Advisor, Gerontology Alumni Affinity Group Subcommittee

2009-present Chair and Member, Gerontology Scholarship Committee

2009-2016 Faculty Advisor, Gerontology-Social Work Alumni Affinity Group

2000-2002 Faculty Liaison, Laguna Honda Program

2000-2005 Faculty Liaison, CAHSA Off-Site Program

2000-2002 Faculty Liaison, SFSC Apprentice Program

2000-2005 Faculty Liaison, UCSF Post-Baccalaureate Program

1997-present Faculty Advisor, Student Chapter of the Gerontological Society of America

1996-1998 Director, Gerontology Program

Coordinator, Graduate Program

1996-present Faculty Advisor, Student Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators

1995-1996 Chair and Member, GRN Leave-With-Pay Committee

Chair and Member, GRN Search Committee

1995-present Member, GRN Curriculum Committee

1995-present Member, GRN Admissions Committee

1995-present Director, Long-Term Care Administration

1992-1993 Coordinator, HED Department Alumni Surveys

1990‑1993 Member, HED Graduate Committee

1990‑1991 Member, HED Leave‑With‑Pay Committee

College‑Level:

2016-2017 Chair, CHSS Search Committee for PACE-GRN Program

2015-2016 Co-Chair, CHSS Search Committee for Dean

2009-2011 Co-Chair, CHHS Leave-With-Pay Committee

2006-2011 Member, CHHS Graduate Program Assessment Committee

2002-2006 Member, CHHS Research and Professional Development Committee

2002-2005 Member, CHHS Leave-with-Pay Committee

2001-2006 Member, CHHS-Eldercare Alliance Committee

1996-1998 Member, CHHS Council

1996-1997 Member, CHHS Strategic Planning Committee

1996-1997 Member, CHHS Search Committee for Director of Instructional Technology

1995-1997 Member, CHHS Leave-With-Pay Committee

1994 Member, CHHS Governance Committee

1992 Representative, Project DELTA

1992-1996 Director, Health, Mobility and Safety Laboratory

1991-1993 Member, Academic Senate (School of HPER-LS Representative)

1991-1994 Member, HPER-LS Computer Lab Committee

1991&1993 Faculty Marshal, June Commencement

1990‑1994 Member, HPER-LS Center for Health Promotion

Chair, Publications Committee

Campuswide-Level:

2021-2022 Member, SFSU Search Committee for VP of Academic Affairs & University Provost

2020-present Member, University Budget Committee

2020-present Member, SFSU Enrollment Management Committee

2020-2022 Member, SFSU Faculty and Staff Awards Committee

2020-2022 Member, SFSU Honorary Degrees Committee

2020-present Member, SFSU University Advancement Activities Committee

2020-2021 Member, SFSU Search Committee for VP of Administration and Finance & CFO

2019-2020 Member, SFSU Search Committee for VP of University Advancement

2016-2019 Member, SFSU BOLD Thinking Capital Campaign Cabinet

2015-2016 Member, SFSU Search Committee for Advancement

2014-2017 Member, University Budget Committee

2013 Member, SFSU ORSP Auxiliary Review Committee

2012-2013 Member, SFSU Search Committee for VP Administration & Finance

2011-2013 Member, SFSU Honorary Degrees Committee

2011-2013 Member, SFSU University Advancement Activities Committee

2006-2007 Co-Interim Director, Ed.D. In Educational Leadership

2006-2007 Member, Search Committee for Biology Health Equity Faculty

2005-2009 Member, Task Force on Independent Doctor of Education Degree

2005-2006 Member, Search Committee for Director of Health Equity Initiatives

2005 Faculty Marshal, SFSU Commencement

2004-2009 Member, Gerontology Interdisciplinary Faculty Council (GIFC)

2004-present Member, SFSU Academic Senate

2004-present Member, SFSU Academic Senate Executive Committee

2004 Faculty Marshal, SFSU Commencement

2004-2005 President, Board of Directors, University Club

2003 Faculty Marshal, SFSU Commencement

2003-2005 Member, All-University Enrollment Management Committee

2003-2005 Chair, All-University Enrollment Management Committee

2003-2005 Member, Presidential Enrollment Management Advisory Group

2003-2004 Member, Administrative Search Committee for Dean of Graduate Studies

2002-2006 Faculty Sponsor, California Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program

2001 Member, Retention Committee, Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies

2001 Member, Hiring Committee, Holistic Health

2001-2003 Member, SFSU University Sabbatical Committee

2000-2002 Member, SFSU University Promotions Committee

1998-2002 Coordinator, SFSU Commencement Faculty Marshals

1998-2002 Member, SFSU Advancement Committee

1997-1998 Member, Academic Senate Executive Committee (EXCOMM)

1997-1998 Chair and Member, Curriculum Review and Approval Committee (CRAC)

1995-1996 Member, Review Team for reorganization of Graduate Division and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

1995-1998 Chair and Member, Graduate Council (Academic Senate Representative)

1995-1997 Member, Retention Committee, Women's Studies

1995-2001 Member, Community Service Learning Steering Committee

1994 Chair, Student Grievance Committee

1993-2000 Member, Academic Senate (Senator-At-Large)

1993-1997 Member, Academic Policies Committee (APC)

1992-1993 Member, President's Task Force on Grants & Contracts Management

1991-2006 Coordinator, CSU/SFSU Annual Student Research Competition

Area Coordinator, Health, Nutrition and Clinical Sciences

1991-1993 Member, Graduate Council (EPC Representative)

1991-1998 Member, Educational Policies Committee (EPC)

1991-1993 Member, Curriculum Review and Approval Committee (CRAC)

1991-1993 Member, Academic Senate

1991-1993 Member, CSU Teacher/Scholar Faculty Summer Institute

1991-1996 Chair and Member, Committee for Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS)

1990-1995 Member, University Women's Club (UWC)

1990‑present President, SFSU Chapter of Sigma Xi (the scientific research society)

1990‑1995 Member, Gerontology Faculty Council (GFC)

1990-1995 Member, CSU-TechNet

1990-2000 Member, Chinese American Faculty Association (CAFA)

Systemwide-Level:

2020-2021 Member, CSU System Budget Advisory Committee

2020-2021 Member, CSU Honorary Degrees Committee

2019-2021 Member, Intersegmental Council of Academic Senates (ICAS)

2019-2021 Member, Academic Senate CSU Executive Committee

2017-2019 Chair and Member, Academic Senate CSU Academic Affairs Committee

2017-2020 Chair and Member, CSU Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award Selection Committee

2015-2017 Member, CSU Sustainability- Campus as Living Lab Committee

2015-2017 Member, CSU Institute for Teaching and Learning Advisory Board

2015-2016 Member, CSU Academic Conference Implementation Committee

2015-2016 Member, CSU Search Committee for Associate Vice Chancellor Research Initiatives and Partnerships

2014-2015 Member, CSU Search Committee for Vice Chancellor Human Resources

2013-2014 Member, CSU Search Committee for General Counsel

2009-2010 Member, CSU Director for Pre-Doctoral Programs Search Committee

2008-2009 Member, CSU Director for Institute for Teaching and Learning Search Committee

2008-2009 Member. CSU Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search Committee

2008-2010 Member, CSU Health Professions Pathways

2008-2009 Member, CSU Proficiency in the First Year at the University

2008-2009 Member, CSU Formative Review for Faculty Scholarship of Community Engagement

2007-2008 Member, Intersegmental Council of Academic Senates (ICAS)

2007-2011 Member, CSU-UC Joint Board on Graduate Education

2007-2011 Chair and Member, CSU Doctorate of Education Advisory Committee

2007-2008 Member, Academic Senate CSU Executive Committee

2006-2008 Member, CSU Campus Peer Review Team

2006-2011 Chair and Member, CSU EdD Faculty Consultation Group

2005-2006 Member, CSU Task Force on Independent Doctor of Education Degree

2004-present Member, Academic Senate CSU

2004-2006 Chair and Member, Academic Senate CSU Academic Affairs Committee

2005-2006 Member, Chancellor’s General Education Advisory Council

2005-2006 Member, CSU Lower Division Transfer Pattern

2004-2005 Member, CSU Student Research Competition Committee

2004-2005 Member, CSU Student Health Services Committee

2000-2002 Member, CSU Channel Islands University Planning Council

1999-2000 Member, Academic Senate CSU

1999-2000 Member, Academic Senate CSU Academic Affairs Committee

1999-2000 Member, Academic Senate CSU Academic Affairs Sub-Committee on Community Service and Service Learning

1999-2002 Member, CSU Financial Aid Advisory Council (FAAC)

Community Level:

2019-present Gerontological Society of America: Member, Public Policy Committee

2015-2016 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Program Committee: Chair for 2015 Annual Scientific Conference

2014-2019 U.S. Office on Minority Health, Region IX Regional Health Equity Council

2011-2015 U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Member, Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education

2007-2010 Journal of the National Medical Association: Manuscript Reviewer

2003-2005 DHHS-UCLA Heart Truth Campaign: Member, Professional Education and Dissemination Advisory Panels

2003-2010 Smart Silvers Alliance: Member, Board of Directors

2003-present California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform: Member, Board of Directors

2003-2010 City College of San Francisco: Guest Speaker, Health and Aging

2002-2010 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Member/Chair, Minority Women’s Health Panel of Experts; Chair, Professional Development Subcommittee

2002-2005 Hayes Valley Care and Pacific Institute: Guest Speaker, Healthy Aging

2001-2005 American Association for Health Education: Member, AAHE Multicultural Involvement Committee

2001-2003 Planning for Elders in the Central City: Member, Board of Directors; Member, Research and Evaluation Committee

2001-2003 Marin County Chapter of the Retired Officers Association: Guest Speaker, Driver Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults

2000-2003 Marin Commission on Aging: Guest Speaker, Driver Safety and Health Promotion for Older Adults

2000-2010 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: Member, Membership Committee; Member, Nominations Committee, Member, Program Committee, Member, Publications Committee; Member, Site Selection Committee

2000-2010 Gerontological Society of America: Co-Chair, Program Committee; Chair, Membership Committee; Member, Task Force on Women; Chair, Local Arrangements Committee; Chair, Task Force on Minority Issues in Gerontology; Member, Research, Education and Practice Committee

2000-2002 Laguna Honda Hospital: RCFE Program

2000-2002 California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: Off-Site Program

2000-2002 San Francisco Senior Center: Member, Advisory Council, Apprentice Program

2000-2005 University of California, San Francisco: Post-Baccalaureate Program

2000-2001 American College of Health Care Administrators: Member, Professional Certification Committee; Faculty Advisor, SFSU Chapter of ACHCA

1999-2004 National Institutes of Health (NIH): Member, Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health (ACRWH); Member, Task Force for the Conference on Recruitment, Retention, and Integrity of Clinical Studies: Good Science and Reality

1999-2003 University of California, San Francisco (UCSF): Faculty Liaison, CHAMPS Program

1999-2000 Gerontological Society of America (GSA): Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, 52^nd Annual Scientific Meeting; Member, Program Committee, 52^nd Annual Scientific Meeting

1998-2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Member, Special Emphasis Panel on Translating Research into Practice (TRIP); Member, Special Emphasis on Health Research Dissemination Implementation (HRDI)

1998-2002 San Francisco Senior Center (SFSC): Member, Board of Directors; Member, Technology Committee

1998-2003 National Institutes of Health (NIH): Member, Review Committee, and Research Enhancement Awards Program (REAP)

1998-2000 National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC): Member, Board of Commissioners; Member, Technology Committee

1996-2010 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE): Elected as Charter Fellow; Member, Executive Board; Chair, Membership Committee; Associate Editor, AGHExchange; Member, Publications Committee; Member, Site Selection Committee; Member, Program of Merit Review Committee

1996 National Institutes of Health (NIH): Member, Task Force for Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)

1996 National Institutes of Health (NIH): Consultant, Office for Protection from Research Risks

1996-2005 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC): Member, Board of Institutional Reviewers

1996-1998 Transamerica Retirement Management Corporation: Member, Curriculum and Program Development Committee

1996-2000 San Francisco Association of Residential Care Homes: Member, Curriculum and Program Development Committee

1996 CSU External Review: Member, Site Visit Review Team for B.S. In Health Science with options in Health Care Management, Community Health, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Radiologic Technology, and Physician Assistant In the Department of Health Science In the School of Health at California State University-Dominguez Hills

1995-2003 Salem Lutheran Home: Member, Resident Care Committee

1995-1998 Consortium for Learning and Research in Aging (CLARIA): Member, Board of Directors; Member, Program Development and Evaluation Committee; Member, Research Committee

1995-1999 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC): Member, Health Science Teacher Preparation and Assessment Advisory Panel

1995 AAHE-SOPHE Accreditation Review: Member, Site Visit Review Team for Health Promotion and Education Program in the Department of Public Health in the College of Health and Human Performance at Oregon State University-Corvallis

1994-2010 Journal of Gerontological Social Work: Member, Editorial Board and Manuscript Reviewer

1994 Elected as Fellow, Social Research, Policy and Practice Section, the Gerontological Society of America

1994-1995 Selected for inclusion In Who's who among Asian Americans for community and professional accomplishments

1993-1998 California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA): Member, Education Advisory Board; Member, Search Committee for Director of Education

1993-2010 American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA): Faculty Advisor, Student Chapter of ACHCA at San Francisco State University

1993-1995 Asian American and Pacific Islander Journal of Health: Manuscript Reviewer

1993-1998 The Gerontological Society of America: Manuscript reviewer, "Practice Concepts" section of The Gerontologist

1991-2003 American Society on Aging: Member, Awards Committee; Member, Research Committee; Member, Working Group on Disability, Rehabilitation and Aging

1991-1995 Barnard College: Director-At-Large, Board of Directors of the Associate Alumnae

1991-2000 California State Automobile Association: Member, Mature Operators Program Committee

1991-1995 Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto Area: Member, Research Guidelines Committee

1991-1995 University of California, Berkeley: Member, Transport Safety Forum

1991-1992 Selected for inclusion in Who's Who of American Women (17^th edition) for community and professional accomplishments

1990‑1993 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: Member, Publications Committee

1990‑1995 National Council on the Aging: Delegate‑At‑Large, Health Promotion Institute; Member, Conference Committee; Member, Membership Committee

1990 Elected to membership In Sigma Xi (national honor society in research), Chapter at the University of Texas Medical Branch

1990 Nominated to Board of Directors of Association for the Advancement of Health Education to represent community health education and promotion

1989‑1991 Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Texas Representative, Council on Adult Development and Aging Network Committee

1989‑1990 Texas Department of Human Services: Member, Program Committee

1989-1990 Veterans Administration Medical Center: Member, Rehabilitation Medicine Service Committee

1989 Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

1989 Recipient of International Travel Award to XIV World Congress of Gerontology, Gerontological Society of America through the National Institute on Aging

1989 Selected for membership In Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

1988‑1995 American Public Health Association: Member, Asian American Caucus; Member, Gerontological Health Section; Reviewer, Annual Program Abstracts

1988‑1990 American Heart Association (Texas Affiliate): Member, Speaker's Bureau

1988-1990 American Society of Allied Health Professions: Member, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions

1987‑1989 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Long Island Chapter: Member, Committee on Community Service

1987‑1988 Northeastern Gerontological Society: Member, Aging and Technology Committee; Member, Education Committee

1987‑1988 XIII World Conference on Health Education: Reviewer, Conference Program Abstracts; Moderator, Conference Program Sessions

1986‑1995 Gerontological Society of America: Reviewer, Social Research, Planning and Practice (SRPP) Annual Program Abstracts

1986‑2003 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD): Member, Editorial Board and Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Health Education

1986‑1995 Gerontological Society of America: Member, Social Research, Planning and Practice Task Force on Minority Issues

1986‑1988 New York State Association for Gerontological Educators: Member, Executive Board; Member, Membership Comm; Chair, Newsletter Comm; Member, Social Policy Comm

1986‑1987 St. John's Queens Hospital: Member, Committee on Drug Education

1986 Recipient of the North American Congress Scholarship, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Problems Association

1985‑1988 National Center on Health Education: Reviewer, Current Resources, Health Link

1985‑1988 New York State Federation for Professional Health Educators: Chair, Research Presentations/Workshops; Member, Annual Conference Planning Committee

1985‑1986 Central Queens YMCA of Greater New York: Member, Committee on Health Education

1985‑1986 Professional Staff Congress (PSC)/ CUNY Grants Program: Reviewer, Health Sciences Grant Proposals

1985‑1986 Gerontological Society of America: Member, Executive Council; Chair, New Professional Section

1985 Awarded (declined) National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship for postdoctoral study, Elderly Care Research Center, Case Western Reserve University

1985 Invited to People's Republic of China, U.S.‑China Conference on Gerontology, People to People Citizen Ambassador Program

1985 Recipient of the New Professional/Student Paper Award, Social Research, Planning and Practice Section, Gerontological Society of America

Websites of Interest

A. Academic
San Francisco State University	http://www.sfsu.edu/
College of Health and Social Sciences	https://chss.sfsu.edu/
School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement	https://pace.sfsu.edu/
Gerontology Program	https://pace.sfsu.edu/gerontology

B. Professional AARP This site is for people over 50: Your voice. Your choice. Your attitude. Access 2 Readiness Coalition The Access 2 Readiness Coalition was formed in response to the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers’ (CFILC) 2006 emergency preparedness summit. The website contains emergency preparedness planning resources for persons with disabilities and seniors, disaster preparedness tips, and state and national advocacy tools. Administration on Aging This site provides information from the Federal government on older persons and services for the elderly. AgeNet Eldercare Network This site is the national eldercare network: Its purpose is to meet the specific needs of the fast growing aging population and for their adult caregiving children. Aging Services of California Aging Services of California is a public-interest association representing providers of affordable housing, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home and community-based care. American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging AAHS represents 5600 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities and community service organizations. American Federation for Aging Research Since 1981 AFAR has helped scientists begin and further careers in aging research and geriatric medicine. American Foundation for the Blind Every seven minutes, someone in America will become blind or visually impaired. Since 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind to which Helen Keller devoted more than 40 years of her life has been eliminating barriers that prevent people who are blind or visually impaired from reaching their potential. The American Foundation for the Blind is dedicated to addressing the critical issues of literacy, independent living, employment, and access through technology for the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired. American Society on Aging American Society on Aging strides to Enhance the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Bureau of Census A bureau of the US Department of Commerce provides facts and information on the US population particularly Census 2000. California Association of Area Agencies on Aging The California Association of Area Agencies on Aging is a non-profit organization representing California’s Area Agencies on Aging. California Care Network This site is designed to help you find state-licensed health, social services, mental health , alcohol and other drug, disability, and elder care services and facilities for a loved one, a friend, or yourself. California Commission on Aging: http://www.ccoa.ca.gov/relatedlinks.htm The Commission serves as "the principal advocate in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and regulations made by state and federal departments and agencies relating to programs and services that affect older individuals." As such it is the principal advisory body to the Governor, State Legislature, and State, Federal and local departments and agencies on issues affecting older individuals in order to ensure a quality of life for older Californians so they may live with dignity in their chosen environment. California Department of Aging California Department of Aging administers a broad range of home and community-based services throughout California, working primarily with the 33 Area Agencies on Aging which serve seniors and adult with functional impairment. California Legislative Analyst Office California Legislative Analyst Office provides fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature and serves as the "eyes and ears" for the Legislature to ensure that the executive branch is implementing legislative policy in a cost efficient manner. California Senior Legislature This is the official website of the California Senior Legislature. The California Senior Legislature has 120 volunteer members (40 Senior Senators and 80 Senior Assemblymembers) who develop legislative proposals affecting seniors for presentation to the State Legislature for action. California Volunteers California Voluneteers is the state office that manages programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Californians engaged in service and volunteering. CalMedicare.org Of interest to California Medicare beneficiaries, their families and friends, this site provides information about the Medicare program in California, as well as the options for covering health costs not paid by Medicare. Careers in Aging The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) fosters research, institutional, and service programs to enhance the capacities of institutions of higher education in the field of aging. Caregiver's Bill of Rights Caregiver's Bill of Rights is a Canadian website where the Caregiver Bulletin Board enables you to talk to other caregivers to find help and answers to questions about the Canadian network. Carepathways This site, created by RNs, is dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information and creditable services. Center for Advanced Study of Aging Services This site includes reports of research and recent developments of the Family Caregiver Support Project funded by the California Department of Aging. Results of the 2002 California Statewide Survey of Caregivers are included plus numerous other caregiver and care management related reports. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serviceswww.cmms.gov This site provides information from the Federal government on older persons and services for the elderly. Commonwealth Fund This is a private foundation supporting independent research on health and social issues and issues grants to improve health care practices and policy. Congress of California Seniors (CCS) The Congress of California Seniors (CCS) is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization that devotes its primary efforts to legislative and consumer affairs that deal with issues concerning older adults. Elderhostel This site provides information from the world's largest educational and travel organization for adults 55+ and older. Eldersafety Information on traffic safety among Older Adults. Elderweb Includes thousands of reviewed links to Long term Care information, a searchable database of organizations, and a library of articles, reports, news and events. Families USA Foundation A voice for health care consumers. Family Caregiver Alliance Family Caregiver Alliance offers information, education, services, research and advocacy to support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic conditions. First Gov for Seniors FirstGov for Seniors is an internet website geared specifically toward seniors seeking information from Federal agencies. Generations United Generations United is a national coalition dedicated to intergenerational policy, programs and issues. Gerontological Society of America Promotes conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging and disseminates knowledge to researchers, practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers. Global Action on Aging Global Action on Aging is an international grassroots citizen group that works on issues of concern to older people. Images of Aging and Older Adults in the Media is a composite of websites dealing with images of aging as compiled by the CCoA Ageism Subcommittee. Kaiser Commission on the Future of Medicaid A website for the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation focusing on major health care issues. Link2Care A project of Family Caregiver Alliance, and California Caregiver Resource Centers, this site is an online information and support program for family caregivers in California. MyZiva.Net MyZiva.Net - The Complete Nursing Home Guide - is a completely free resource for healthcare professionals, caregivers and prospective residents and their loved ones to find, evaluate and compare Nursing Homes across the nation. National Arthritis Foundation A website for information on all aspects of arthritis. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging A website for the umbrella organization for Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American aging programs. National Association of Retired Federal Employees A legislative voice for retired Federal employees. National Association of State Units on Aging The website of the association of 57 state and territorial government agencies on aging. National Council on Aging A website for community organizations and professionals to help them enhance the lives of older persons. National Do Not Call Registry Most telemarketers cannot call your telephone number if it is in the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your home and mobile phone numbers for free. Your registration will be effective for five years. National Institute on Aging US Department of Health and Human Services website providing health information. National Osteoporosis Foundation Information promoting bone health and fighting osteoporosis. Nursing Home Guide This website is designed to help you in your search for a nursing home in California that best suits your family member's needs. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases The national resource center of the National Institute on Health regarding osteoporosis and related bone diseases. Retired Senior Volunteer Programs and other senior volunteer opportunities Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was established as a national philanthropy in 1972 and today it is the largest US foundation devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans. We concentrate our grantmaking in four areas. Senior Vital Connections Vital Connections is a Service Program of the Non-Profit organizations. SeniorNet Home Page SeniorNet is serving as the pilot site for a revolutionary system developed by IBM to make the World Wide Web accessible to everyone, including people who have visual limitations that make it difficult or impossible to see a Web page or motor impairments like tremors that make it difficult to type or use a mouse. This software is now available to all SeniorNet members. SeniorSites Senior Sites is the most comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 listed communities, Senior Sites is a valuable resource for seniors and their families interested in exploring the non-profit housing option. We invite you to search our database for non-profit housing communities in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico. Spectrum Online The official site of Spectrum newspaper, California's weekly senior news source for 32 years, includes samples of the news, features and columns that appear in the print version of the Sacramento-based publication. SPRY Foundation SPRY (Setting Priorities for Retirement Years) is a grass roots advocacy and education organization focusing on policy issues affecting older Americans. Triple-A Council of California This site includes background information, mission, members, and other information on the activities of the Triple-A Council of California (TACC). US Department of Veterans Affairs "Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less." US Housing and Urban Development, Housing for Seniors Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Then check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice. Talk to a HUD-approved housing counselor if you have questions about your situation. US Social Security Administration You can apply online for Social Security retirement, disability, or spouses' benefits. It`s quick and easy, and all the information you give us will be secure. USC Ageworks An informational website of the nation's leader in the field of gerontology, Leonard Davis School at USC, on aging and continuing educational models for professionals working in long term care. Wired Seniors This site provides a wide variety of seniors oriented information. C. Resources Submitted FYI Online Guide to Senior Care and Wellness https://www.edumed.org/resources/gerontology-and-long-term-care/ Guide to Online Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Programs https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/nurse-practitioner-programs/adult-gerontology/ Support for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/support-for-grandfamilies/