Mercedes Bern-Klug

Professor Bern Klug in polka dot sweater and glasses
Professor; Director, Aging & Longevity Studies Program; Hartford Faculty Scholar

mercedes-bern-klug@uiowa.edu

Education: 
2003, PhD in Social Welfare, University of Kansas; 1991, MA in Applied Demography, Georgetown University; 1984, MSW (Administration), The University of Iowa
Office: 
308 NH
Phone: 
319-335-1265
Office Hours: 
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Curriculum Vitae: 
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Research Interests: 
Gerontology, demography; long-term care; psychosocial issues in advanced chronic illness; nursing home social work; end-of-life issues; funeral arrangements; creative writing for social workers
Teaching Areas: 

Introduction to Nursing Homes; Global Aging; Research Methods

Work Experience : 

Administration in the field of aging; community organizing and education

Research Areas: 
Aging and End of Life Care