Department of Psychology

Pearl Mosher-Ashley, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Office: Sullivan 241H

Email: pmosherashley@worcester.edu

Education

PhD - University of Massachusetts

MA - Mount Holyoke College

BA - Mount Holyoke College

Area of Specialization

Dr. Mosher-Ashley's area of specialization is aging with special emphasis on clinical issues, attitudes toward aging and educational aspects. Other scholarly activities include:

-Editor of the journal, Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

-Faculty representative to the Consortium Gerontology Studies Program

-Consultant to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

Representative Scholarly Activity

Mosher-Ashley, P. M., & Barrett, P. (1997).  A life worth living: Practical strategies for reducing depression in older adults. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press.

Trombley***, J., Thomas****, B., & Mosher-Ashley, P. M. (2003) Massage therapy for Elders with Alzheimer’s Disease. Nursing Homes. 52(10), 92-98.

Mosher-Ashley, P. M., Futterman, A., & French**, E. M. (2002). Facilitating research and publications in aging at the undergraduate level through advanced research courses. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 22 (3), 47-57.

Mosher-Ashley, P. M. & Lemay**, E. (2001). Suggestions to improve residents' life satisfaction. Nursing Homes, 50 (5), 50-54.