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Authors: Ulstad, Karen

Research Associate

Karen offers assistance with the design, review, and testing of survey questions and instruments as well as arrangements for translation into languages other than English. She also coordinates focus group discussions, including logistics, review of questions, and the recruitment of facilitators, recorders, and participants.

New interviewers receive their basic training from Karen, who brings 15 years of experience in data collection methods and quality assurance. She also is available to provide training, coaching, and other support to organizations that are doing their own data collection.

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Wilder Reports

2020

Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota: Key Characteristics of Adults Age 55 and Older from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2017

A Review and Assessment of Advanced In-Home Activity-Monitoring Systems for Older Adults

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In-Home Activity-Monitoring Systems for Older Adults

Wilder Reports

2017

Homeless Older Adults in Minnesota: Key Characteristics of Adults Age 55 and Older from the 2015 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2015 Study

Wilder Reports

2016

Creating A Dementia Capable Health Care Home: An Evaluation of An Essentia Health Initiative

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Essentia Health

Wilder Reports

2015

Living Well Replication Manual: A Description of A Pilot Program for People With Early Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Care Partners

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Wilder Reports

2014

Considering Future Directions for St. Anthony Park Area Seniors: Results from Focus Groups, a Community Forum, and a Literature Scan Designed to Inform Planning and Service Efforts

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St. Anthony Park Area Seniors

Wilder Reports

2014

Integrated Systems Grant: Results of A Pilot Test of a Consumer Experience Survey

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Minnesota Board on Aging – Integrated Systems Grant

Wilder Reports

2014

Living At Home Network Programs and Funding: A Plan for Assessing Outcomes, Costs, and Benefits Associated With Service Delivery

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Living at Home Network

Wilder Reports

2013

Homeless Veterans in Minnesota 2012: Statewide Survey of Veterans Without Permanent Shelter

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2012 Study

Wilder Reports

2013

Using Powerful Tools for Caregivers in the Hmong Community: Lessons from A Demonstration Project

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Wilder Reports

2013

Caregivers to Older Adults: How They Connect to Services and How Connections Can Be Encouraged and Strengthened

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Trellis, the Area Agency on Aging for the Twin Cities Metro Area – Caregivers to Older Adults

Wilder Reports

2013

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul: Depression Assessment Project for Seniors (DAPS): Mid-Program Assessment of Progress

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Jewish Family Service of St. Paul

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