Professional Background:

Chairperson, Department of Gerontology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, (2007)
Professor, Department of Gerontology, University of Nebraska at Omaha (1997 - present)
Associate Professor, Gerontology Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha (1994 - 1997)
Graduate Faculty Fellow, University of Nebraska
Associate Scientist, Gerontology Center, University of Kansas, and Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center (1992 - 1994)
Assistant Professor, Wayne State University (1987 - 1992)
Assistant Professor, College of St. Scholastica (1986 - 1987)
Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Washington (1984 - 1986)
Instructor, Western Nevada Community College (Spring, 1984)
Instructor, Chapman College, Herlong, CA (1978 - 1979)
Instructor, University of Nevada, Reno (Summer, 1977)
Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada (1975 - 1976)

Education:

B.A., University of Minnesota, 1973
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1975
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, 1984
Post-Doctoral Training, Institute on Aging, University of Washington (Sept., 1984 - March, 1986). NIMH-sponsored training program in Mental Health and Aging.

Editorial Activities:

• Editorial Board
  • Research on Aging (1986-present)
  • Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs (1999-present)
  • The Journal of Genetic Psychology (1999-present)
  • Encyclopedia of Sociology (Macmillan, 1992)
  • Evaluation Review (1985-1988)
• Ad hoc reviewer
  • Journal of Aging and Health, Medical Care, The Gerontologist, Educational Gerontology, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Science Quarterly, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Archives of General Psychiatry, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, Experimental Aging Research, Social Science & Medicine

Awards:

Elected Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (June, 2003)
Award for Distinquished Research or Creative Activity, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2002)
Reynolds Professor of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2001 - 2011)

"Disentangling the Caregiver Support Process." Co-PI with Baila Miller and Donald Stull. National Institute on Aging, 9/1/98 - 8/30/00, $648,956.

"Changing Decisions and Plans for Retirement." Co-PI with David Ekerdt and Stan DeViney. National Institute on Aging, 7/1/97 - 6/30/00, $415,068.

"Evaluation of a Special Care Unit for Alzheimer's Patients" at Grandvue Medical Care Facility, East Jordan, Michigan. PI with Alicia Clair and Mark Mathews, 5 years, 12/96 - 9/01, $152,370.

"Evaluation of the SRS Income Eligible Home Care Program--Kansas 1993." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services, 6/30/93 - 5/30/94, $55,000.

"Navajo Nation Long-Term Care Study." Co-Investigator with Robert John. Funded by NIA, 9/30/92, 4 years, $722,974.

"Targeting Respite to Promote Mental Health of Alzheimer's Families." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by NIMH, 2/1/91, 4 years, $426,000.

"Cultural Impact on Caregiving Outcomes: Alzheimer's Patients." Co-PI with Rosalie Young and Rhonda Montgomery (RO1 AG09791-02). Funded by NIA, 2/1/92, 4 years, $811,888.

"Investigating Utilization of Respite Services by Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by Michigan Health Care and Research Foundation, 4/1/90 - 4/1/92, $50,000.

"Secondary Analysis of Effects of Intervention on Family Caregivers." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by the Health Care Financing Administration (#HCFA-90-0435), 2/1/90 - 2/1/92, $25,000.

"Evaluation of the Model Projects - Specialized Respite Care." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by the Michigan Department of Mental Health, 8/1/88 - 6/1/90, $25,000.

"Factors Influencing the Decision to Institutionalize Alzheimer's Victims." Co-PI with Rhonda Montgomery. Funded by the Detroit Area Alzheimer's Disease Association, 8/1/88 - 7/31/89, $3,240.

"Interventions Designed to Reduce Household Accidents among the Elderly." Co-PI with Cynthia Creighton. Funded by the Metro Foundation, 7/1/89 - 6/30/90, $10,000.

Consultant to the League of Experienced Family Caregiver's research program conducted by the Gerontology Center at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2005 - present).

Consultant to the University of Kansas Gerontology Center in the national evaluation of the managed care and minority service use components of the Alzheimer's Demonstration Grants to States Program. Funded by the U. S. Administration on Aging, 7/1/99 - 2003.

Consultant to the University of Kansas Gerontology Center in the national evaluation of the "Alzheimer's Demonstration Grant to States Program." Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS) and U. S. Administration on Aging, 1992 - 2003.

Evaluation of the Special Care Unit, Resthaven Patrons, Inc. of Holland, MI, in collaboration with Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 7/96 - 6/97.

"Targeting Support Services to Markers in Caregiving Careers." Rhonda Montgomery and Lisa Gwyther (PIs). Funded by the National Alzheimer's Association, 8/1/96 - 7/31/99.

Evaluation of Special Services for Alzheimer's Patients, Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, in collaboration with Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 1/96 - 12/96.

"Family Involvement in Institutional Care: Predictors and Effects." Marie L. Friedemann (P.I.). Funded by the National Alzheimer's Association, 7/1/91 - 7/1/94.

"The 'Homecare Suite' Evaluation Study: A Homecare Alternative for Elders." University of Kansas and Mobile Care, Inc. April, 1994. Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research Program, National Institute on Aging (1 R43 AG11517).

"Special Care Units: Impact on Family, Residents, and Staff." Rhonda Montgomery (P.I.). Funded by the National Institute on Aging, 9/30/91 - 9/30/95.

Regional needs assessment survey for Moose Lake State Hospital (Mooselake, Minnesota) (1986 -1987).

Regents College, Albany, NY, Examination Development Committee: Psychology of Aging, 1995 - 1997.

Montgomery, R., Rowe, J., & Kosloski, K. (in press-a). Family caregiving. In J. Blackburn & C. Dumas (Eds.), Handbook of gerontology: Evidence-based approaches to theory, practice, and policy. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Montgomery, R.J.V., & Kosloski, K. (in press-b). Pathways to a caregiver identity for older adults. In R. Tally & R. Montgomery (Eds.), Caregiving across the life span. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

Pepin, K., Holley, L., Moore, C., & Kosloski, K. (2006). Evaluating the effectiveness of arts activities for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease. Activity Director's Quarterly for Alzheimer's & Other Dementia Patients, 7, 31-39.

Kosloski, K., Stull, D., Kercher, K., & Van Dussen, D. (2005). A longitudinal analysis of the reciprocal effects of self-assessed global health and depressive symptoms. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B, P296-P312.

Montgomery, R., Holley, L., Deichert, J., & Kosloski, K. (2005). A profile of homecare workers: from the 2000 census: How it changes what we know. The Gerontologist, 45, 593-600.

Clair, A., Mathews, M., & Kosloski, K. (2005). Assessment of active music participation as an indication of subsequent music making engagement for persons with midstage dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 20, 37-40.

Clair, A., Mathews, M., & Kosloski, K. (2005). Assessing active music participation of persons with midstage dementia. Activity Director's Quarterly for Alzheimer's & Other Dementia Patients, 6, 15-26.

Montoro-Rodriguez, J., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. (2003). Evaluating a practice-oriented service model to increase the use of respite services among minorities and rural caregivers. The Gerontologist,43, 916-924.

Altus, D. E., Xaverius, P. K., Mathews, R. M., & Kosloski, K. D. (2002). Evaluating the impact of elder cottage housing on residents and their hosts. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology, 8, 117-137.

Montgomery, R., Karner, T., & Kosloski, K. (2002). Weighing the success of a national Alzheimer's disease service demonstration. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 14, 119-139. [Reprinted in: F. Caro & R. Morris (Eds.), Devolution and Aging Policy. New York: Haworth, (2002)].

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., Karner, T., & Schaefer, J. (2002). Initial findings from the evaluation of the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 21, 5-32. [Reprinted in: R. Montgomery (Ed.), A new look at community-based respite programs: Utilization, satisfaction, and development. New York: Haworth Press (2003)].

Kosloski, K., Schaefer, J., Allwardt, D., Montgomery, R., & Karner, T. (2002). The role of cultural factors on clients' attitudes toward caregiving, perceptions of service delivery, and service utilization. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 21, 65-88. [Reprinted in: R. Montgomery (Ed.), A new look at community-based respite programs: Utilization, satisfaction, and development. New York: Haworth Press (2003)].

Montgomery, R., Marquis, J., Schaefer, J., & Kosloski, K. (2002). Profiles of respite use. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 21, 33-64. [Reprinted in: R. Montgomery (Ed.), A new look at community-based respite programs: Utilization, satisfaction, and development. New York: Haworth Press (2003)].

Townsend, D., & Kosloski, K. (2002). Factors related to client satisfaction with community-based respite services. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 21, 89-106. [Reprinted in: R. Montgomery (Ed.), A new look at community-based respite programs: Utilization, satisfaction, and development. New York: Haworth Press (2003)].

Mathews, M., Clair, A., & Kosloski, K. (2001). Keeping the beat: Use of rhythmic music during exercise activities for elderly with dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 16, 377-380. A non-technical version of this paper will be reprinted in Activity Directors Quarterly.

Kolotkin, R., Crosby, R., Kosloski, K., & Williams, G. (2001). Development of a brief measure to assess quality of life in obesity. Obesity Research, 9, 102-111.

Ekerdt, D., Hackney, J., Kosloski, K., & DeViney, S. (2001). Eddies in the stream: The prevalence of uncertain plans for retirement. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 56B, S162-170.

Kosloski, K., Ekerdt, D., & DeViney, S. (2001). The role of job-related rewards in retirement planning. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 56B, P160-169.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., & Youngbauer, J. (2001). Utilization of respite services: A comparison of users, seekers, and non-seekers. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 20, 111-132.

Kercher, K., & Kosloski, K. (2000). Quasi-experimental research design. In E. Borgatta & R. Montgomery (Eds.), Encyclopedia of sociology (pp.2309-2328). Second Edition. New York: Macmillan.

Kosloski, K. (2000). Evaluation research. In E. Borgatta & R. Montgomery (Eds.) Encyclopedia of sociology (pp.861-869). Second Edition. New York: Macmillan.

Ekerdt, D., Kosloski, K., & DeViney, S. (2000). The normative anticipation of retirement by older workers. Research on Aging, 22, 3-22.

Mathews, M., Clair, A., & Kosloski, K. (2000). Brief in-service training in music therapy for activity aides: Increasing engagement of persons with dementia in rhythm activities. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 24, 41-49.

Montgomery, R. J. V., & Kosloski, K. (2000). Family caregiving: Change, continuity and diversity. In M. P. Lawton & R. Rubinstein (Eds.), Interventions in dementia care: Toward improving quality of life (pp. 143-172). New York: Springer.

Kosloski, K., Young, R., & Montgomery, R. (1999). A new direction for intervention with depressed caregivers to Alzheimer's patients. Family Relations, 48, 373-379.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., & Karner, T. (1999). Differences in the perceived need for assistive services by culturally diverse caregivers of dementia patients. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 18, 239-256.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. (1998). Psychosocial factors in institutionalization of Alzheimer's patients. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology, 4, 241-251.

Montoro-Rodriguez, J., & Kosloski, K. (1998). The impact of acculturation on attitudinal familism in a community of Puerto Rican Americans. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 20, 376-390.

Kosloski, K., Kercher, K., & Redford, L. (1998). The effect of cognitive impairment on measures of ADL/IADL. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology, 4, 169-180.

Altus, D. E., Mathews, R. M., & Kosloski, K. D. (1997). Examining attitudes toward the Homecare Suite: A new housing alternative for elders. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 16, 459-476.

Montoro-Rodriguez, J., Kosloski, K., Sastre-Garcia, V., & Colmenero-Navajas, E. (1996). Los cuidadores familiares y el uso de servicios asistenciales. Revista de Gerontologia, 6, 174-180. (Family caregivers and the use of assistive services. Gerontology Review, Spain).

Ekerdt, D., Deviney, S., & Kosloski, K. (1996). Profiling plans for retirement. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 51B, S140-S149.

Stull, D., Kercher, K., & Kosloski, K. (1996). Physical health and long term care: A multidimensional approach. American Behavioral Scientist, 39, 317-335.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1995). The impact of respite use on nursing home placement. The Gerontologist, 35, 67-74.

Montgomery, R. J. V., & Kosloski, K. (1995). Respite revisited: Re-assessing the impact. In P. Katz, R. Kane, & M. Mezey (Eds.), Quality care in geriatric settings (pp. 47-67). New York: Springer.

Kosloski, K. (1995). Health services utilization among the elderly. In A. Romaine-Davis, A. Lenihan, & J. Boondas (Eds.), Encyclopedia of home care for the elderly. Bethesda, MD: Greenwood.

Kosloski, K., Datwyler, M., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1994). Evaluating retrospective measures in gerontological research. Research on Aging, 16, 389-400.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1994). Service use by family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Seminars in Speech and Language, 15, 226-235.

Stull, D., Kosloski, K., & Kercher, K. (1994). Caregiver burden and generic well-being: Opposite sides of the same coin? The Gerontologist, 34, 88-94.

Montgomery, R. J. V., & Kosloski, K. (1994). A longitudinal analysis of nursing home placement for dependent elders cared for by spouses vs. adult children. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 49, S62-S74.

Montgomery, R. J. V., & Kosloski, K. (1994). Outcomes of family caregiving: Lessons from the past and challenges for the future. In M. Cantor (Ed.), Family caregiving: Agenda for the future. San Francisco: American Society on Aging.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1994). Investigating patterns of service use by families providing care for dependent elders. Journal of Aging and Health, 6, 17-37.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1993). Perceptions of respite service as predictors of utilization. Research on Aging, 15, 399-413.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. J. V. (1993). The effects of respite on caregivers of Alzheimer's patients: One year evaluation of the Michigan model respite programs. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 12, 4-17.

Kosloski, K. (1992). Cognitive consistency theories. In E. Borgatta & M. Borgatta (Eds.), Encyclopedia of sociology. New York: Macmillan.

Kosloski, K. (1992). Aggression. In E. Borgatta & M. Borgatta (Eds.), Encyclopedia of sociology. New York: Macmillan.

Kosloski, K. (1992). Social imitation. In E. Borgatta & M. Borgatta (Eds.), Encyclopedia of sociology. New York: Macmillan.

Kosloski, K. (1992). Decision making theory and research. In E. Borgatta & M. Borgatta (Eds.), Encyclopedia of sociology. New York: Macmillan.

Mehrotra, C., & Kosloski, K. (1991). Foster care for older adults: Issues and evaluation. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 12, 115-136.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R. J. V., & Borgatta, E. (1990). Predicting nursing home utilization: Is this the best we can do? In S. Stahl (Ed.), The legacy of longevity (pp. 186-200). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Montgomery, R. J. V., Borgatta, E. F., & Kosloski, K. (1990). Social policy toward the older worker: Assumptions, values, and implications. In I. Bluestone, R. Montgomery, & J. Owen (Eds.), The aging worker in the American workforce (pp. 19-30). Detroit, MI: Wayne University Press. (Reprinted in Aging: Concepts and controversies, pp. 320-328, by H. R. Moody, Ed., Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press)

Montgomery, R. J. V., Kosloski, K., & Borgatta, E. (1989). Service use and the caregiving experience: Does Alzheimer's disease make a difference? In D. Biegel & A. Blum (Eds.), Aging and caregiving: Theory, research and policy, Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.

Montgomery, R. J. V., Kosloski, K., & Borgatta, E. (1988). The influence of cognitive impairment on service use and caregiver response. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 13, 142-169.

Kercher, K., Kosloski, K., & Normoyle, J. (1988). Reconsideration of fear of personal aging and subjective well-being in later life. Journal of Gerontology, 43, 170-172.

Kosloski, K., Austin, C., & Borgatta, E. (1987). Determinants of VA utilization: The 1983 survey of aging veterans. Medical Care, 25, 830-846.

Kosloski, K. (1986). Isolating age, period, and cohort effects in developmental research: A critical review. Research on Aging, 8, 460-479.

Kosloski, K. D., Ginsburg, G. P., & Backman, C. W. (1984). Retirement as a process of active role transition. In V. Allen & E. van de Vliert (Eds.), Role transitions. New York: Plenum.

Littlepage, G. E., & Kosloski, K. D. (1981). Newspaper publicity, enforcement and published enforcement as interventions for control of residential speeding. Crime and Justice, 4, 175-186.

Kosloski, K. D., Schnelle, J. F., & Littlepage, G. E. (1977). Relationships between descriptive client characteristics and absenteeism from a mental health center. Journal of Community Psychology, 5, 238-240.

Littlepage, G., Kosloski, K. D., Schnelle, J. F., McNees, M. P., & Gendrich, J. C. (1976). The problem of early outpatient terminations from community mental health centers: A problem for whom? Journal of Community Psychology, 4, 164-167.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., Holley, L., & Deichert, J. Addressing the Shortage of Dementia Capable Workers: Insights and Strategies from the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grant to States Program. Final Report to the Administration on Aging, 2004.

Montgomery, R., Karner, T., Schaeffer, J., Hupp, K., Klaus, S., Schleyer, M. & Kosloski, K. (2001). Further Analysis and Evaluation of the Administration on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program.

Montgomery, R., Karner, T., Schaeffer, J., Cox, L., & Kosloski, K. (1997). Final Report: Alzheimer's Demonstration Grants to States Program. Division of Special Populations, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., & Montoro, J. Evaluation of the Income Eligible and Home and Community Based Services Program. Final Report to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, 1994.

Borgatta, E., Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., & Datwyler, M. Factors defining caregivers. Final Report to the National Institute on Aging (Grant # RO1 AG05702), 1993.

Montgomery, R.J.V., & Kosloski, K. Secondary Analyses of Effects of Intervention on Family Caregivers. Final Report to the Health Care Financing Administration (Contract # HCFA-90-0435), 1992.

Montgomery, R.J.V., & Kosloski, K. Model Projects Specialized Respite Care for Persons in Moderate to Late Stages of Disability Associated with Dementia: One Year Outcome Evaluation. Final Report to the Michigan Department of Mental Health, 1990.

Kosloski, K., Stull, D., Kercher, K., & Van Dussen, D. A longitudinal analysis of the relationship between self-assessed health and depression. Presented at the 57th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC, Nov. 19-23, 2004.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., Holley, L., & Deichert, J. A profile of homecare workers: New insights from the 2000 census. Presented at the 57th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC, Nov. 19-23, 2004.

Holley, L., Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Innovations in 33 states to promote recruitment and retention of respite workers: Lessons from the ADDGS program. Presented at the 57th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC, Nov. 19-23, 2004.

Allwardt, D., Kosloski, K., & Mongomery, R. Coping with stressors of caregiving. Presented at the 56th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 21-25, 2003.

Van Dusen, D., Stull, D., & Kosloski, K. Racial disparities in ADL change and the impact on hospitalization: A latent growth model. Presented at the 56th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 21-25, 2003.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Montoro-Rodriguez, J., & Karner, T. The role of familial esteem in depression among caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the 56th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 21-25, 2003.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Schaefer, J., & Starns, M. The impact of AoA's Alzheimer's disease demonstration grants to states (ADDGS) program on satisfaction with managed care organizations in five states. Presented at the Joint Conference of The National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging, Chicago, March 13-16, 2003.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., & Starns, M. Effective targeting of respite services. Presented at the Fourth International Respite Conference of ARCH National Respite Network, Orlando, Sept. 16-19, 2003.

Montgomery, R., Montoro-Rodriguez, J., Kosloski, K., & Karner, T. The effect of familial esteem on depression in caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Paper presented at the 5th European Congress of Gerontology, Barcelona, July 2-5, 2003.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Schaefer, J., & Starns, M. The impact of AoA's Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States (ADDGS) program on satisfaction with managed care. Paper presented at the 55th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 12-26, 2002.

Stull, D., Kosloski, K., & Kercher, K. Comparing patient and physician assessments of health as predictors of hospitalization for heart failure: A latent growth model. Paper presented at the 55th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 12-26, 2002.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., & Gwyther, L. Timing and dosing caregiver education. Paper presented at the 55th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 12-26, 2002.

Montoro-Rodriguez, J., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Evaluating the practice-oriented model to increase respite use. Paper presented at the 55th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, Nov. 12-26, 2002.

DeViney, S., Kosloski, K., & Ekerdt, D. (2001). The influence of family context on retirement anticipation of older workers. Paper presented at the 54th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, Nov. 15-18, 2001.

Schaefer, J., Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Identifying programmatic factors related to brief use of respite services. Paper presented at the 54th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, Nov. 15-18, 2001.

Mathews, M., Clair, A., & Kosloski, K. Keeping the beat: Use of rhythmic music during exercise activities for elders with dementia. Paper presented at the 27th annual meetings of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, May 25-29, 2001.

Ekerdt, D., DeViney, S., & Kosloski, K. Eddies in the stream: The prevalence of uncertain plans for retirement. Paper presented at the 53rd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, Nov. 17-21, 2000.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Issues in the measurement of client satisfaction. Paper presented at the 53rd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, Nov. 17-21, 2000.

Townsend, D., Montgomery, R., Karner, T., Schaefer, J., & Kosloski, K. Factors related to client satisfaction with community-based respite services. Paper presented at the 53rd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, Nov. 17-21, 2000.

Kolotkin, R. L., Crosby, R. D., Kosloski, K. D., & Williams, G. R. Assessing the impact of weight on quality of life: The development of a brief measure. Paper presented at the 10th European Congress on Obesity, Antwerp, Belgium, May 24-27, 2000.

Montoro, J., Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Wykle, M., Young, R., Townsend, A., & Miller, B. Predicting patterns of attrition in caregiving research: A multi-sample analysis. Paper presented at the 52nd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 19-23, 1999.

Ekerdt, D., Kosloski, K., & DeViney, S. Do good jobs make good planners? The role of job-related rewards in retirement planning. Paper presented at the 52nd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 19-23, 1999.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Nursing home intentions of Alzheimer's caregivers: Roles of health, psychosocial, and demographic predictors. Paper presented at the 52nd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 19-23, 1999.

DeViney, S., Ekerdt, D., & Kosloski, K. Retirement plans and retirement behavior: Evidence from the first two HRS waves. Presented at the Fourth Global Conference of the International Federation on Ageing, Montreal, Sept., 1999.

DeViney, S., Ekerdt, D., & Kosloski, K. Agreement and disagreement between spouse retirement plans: An analysis using the first wave of the Health and Retirement Survey. Presented at the 94th annual meetings of the American Sociological Association, Aug. 6-10, 1999.

Kosloski, K., Thorson, J., & Montoro, J. Conceptualization and measurement of quality of care for older adults. Presented at the 4th European Congress of Gerontology, Berlin, July 7-11, 1999.

Young, R., & Kosloski, K. Use and avoidance of long-term institutional care by African-Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Paper presented at the 45th annual meetings of the American Society on Aging, Orlando, March 4-7, 1999.

Kosloski, K., Young, R., & Montgomery, R. Predictors of depression in caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Paper presented at the 51st annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, Nov. 20-24, 1998.

Montoro, J., & Kosloski, K. Differences in service use: Inequity, access, or culture? Paper presented at the 51st annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, Nov. 20-24, 1998.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Biopsychosocial aspects of depression in Alzheimer's disease. Paper presented at the 51st annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, Nov. 20-24, 1998.

Mathews, M., Xaverius, P., Kosloski, K., & Altus, D. Home care suites: Evaluation of an alternative residential care option. Paper presented at the 51st annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, Nov. 20-24, 1998.

Mathews, M., Clair, A., & Kosloski, K. Brief in-service training in music therapy for activity aides: Increasing engagement of persons with dementia in rhythm activities. Paper presented at the 24th annual meetings of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Orlando, FL, May 22-26, 1998.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. How perceptions of access, quality, and utility affect the use of respite services. Paper presented at the 50th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati, Nov. 14-18, 1997.

Stull, D., Miller, B., & Kosloski, K. Disentangling the caregiver support process. Paper presented at the 50th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati, Nov. 14-18, 1997.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Effects of ethnically-based factors on nursing home admission and death of Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the 50th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati, Nov. 14-18, 1997.

Ekerdt, D., Kosloski, K., & DeViney, S. The normative anticipation of retirement. Presented at the 92nd annual meetings of the American Sociological Association, Toronto, Aug. 9-13, 1997.

Montoro-Rodriguez, J., & Kosloski, K. Influence of acculturation on familism among Puerto Rican families in the USA. Presented at the 92nd annual meetings of the American Sociological Association, Toronto, Aug. 9-13, 1997.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Karner, T., & Hall, L. Ethnic differences in satisfaction with respite services. Presented at the 43rd annual meetings of the American Society on Aging, Nashville, March 23-26, 1997.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Utilization of respite services: A comparison of users, seekers, and non-seekers. Presented at the 49th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17-21, 1996.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Medical encounters of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Presented at the 49th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17-21, 1996.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., Sherman, C., & Karner, T. Differences in the perceived need for assistive services by culturally diverse caregivers of dementia patients. Presented at the annual meetings of the American Society on Aging, Anaheim, March 16-19, 1996.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Ethnicity, cultural expectations, and institutional placement of Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the 48th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Los Angeles, Nov. 15-19, 1995.

Ekerdt, D., DeViney, S., & Kosloski, K. Stability and change in retirement plans. Presented at the Health and Retirement Study - Early Results Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 20-21, 1995.

Young, R., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Cultural and ethnic influences on nursing home placement. Presented at the International Federation on Ageing, Second Global Conference, Jerusalem, Sept. 17-21, 1995.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R., & Sherman, C. Differences in service use by culturally diverse caregivers of dementia patients. Presented at the 32nd Congress of the International Institute of Sociology, Trieste, Italy, July 3-7, 1995.

Ekerdt, D., DeViney, S., & Kosloski, K. The heterogeneity of work and retirement plans. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Kosloski, K., Kercher, K., & Redford, L. The effect of cognitive impairment on measures of ADL/IADL. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Deimling, G., Kercher, K., Kahana, E., Stull, D., & Kosloski, K. Global and caregiving-specific measures of well-being and stress. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Mathews, R. M., Altus, D., & Kosloski, K. Market analysis of an accessible housing option for disabled elders. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Young, R., Montgomery, K., & Kosloski, K. Cultural and personal expectations for providing care in Caucasian and African American caregivers. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Stull, D., Kosloski, K., & Mone, C. Respite care as social support: New approaches to assessing effectiveness of respite care. Presented at the 47th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Nov. 18-22, 1994.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Charting the caregiving career: A unified framework for interpreting caregiving processes and outcomes. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Minneapolis, July 29-Aug. 3, 1994.

Kercher, K., Kosloski, K., & Stull, D. Spurious factors in ADL/IADL Scales: Evidence for a single dimension of functional limitations. Presented at the 46th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, Nov. 19-23, 1993.

Montgomery, R., Kosloski, K., & Datwyler, M. Evaluating the use of retrospective data in gerontological research. Presented at the 46th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, Nov. 19-23, 1993.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Investigating utilization of respite services by caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the 46th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, Nov. 19-23, 1993.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. The negotiation of parent care roles among adult siblings. Presented at the 55th annual meetings of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, Nov. 10-15, 1993.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Caregiving career lines: Markers and determinants. Presented at the 31st Congress of the International Institute of Sociology, Paris, June 21-25, 1993.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Outcomes of family caregiving: Lessons from the past and challenges for the future. Presented at the annual meetings of the American Society on Aging: Pre-conference Critical Issues Forum on Family Caregiving, Chicago, March 26, 1993.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Understanding service use differentials among minority elders. Presented at the 45th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., Nov. 18-22, 1992.

Kosloski, K. The impact of respite use on nursing home placement. Presented at the 45th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., Nov. 18-22, 1992.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Understanding patterns of support service utilization by family caregivers. Presented at the 22nd annual meetings of the National Council on Family Relations, Theory Construction and Research Methodology Workshop, Orlando, Nov. 5-6, 1992.

Kercher, K., Stull, D., & Kosloski, K. Caregiver strain and subjective well-being: Different sides of the same coin? Presented at the 44th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 22-26, 1991.

Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. Incorporating the nature of the informal caregiving relationship into models of formal service use. Presented at the 44th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 22-26, 1991.

Kazieczko, I., Kosloski, K., & Montgomery, R. The effects of respite on caregivers of person's with Alzheimer's disease: One year evaluation of the Michigan Model Respite Programs. Presented at the 44th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 22-26, 1991.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. A longitudinal study of nursing home placement by family caregivers. Presented at the 44th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, Nov. 22-26, 1991.

Kosloski, K. A social gerontological perspective of handicap. Presented at the 67th annual meetings of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Phoenix, Oct. 21-26, 1990.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Adult children and the nursing home decision. Presented at the annual meetings of the National Council on Family Relations, Seattle, Nov. 9-14, 1990.

Kosloski, K. Where have we been and where are we going: Investigations in progress at the Institute of Gerontology. Presentation at the 33rd annual meetings of the Michigan Society of Gerontology, Michigan State Univ., Oct. 19, 1990.

Montgomery, R., & Kosloski, K. Evaluation of six model respite projects designed to assist caregivers of Alzheimer's victims. Presented at the 2nd annual Family Care Conference, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI March 25-26, 1990.

Hirshorn, B., & Kosloski, K. Predicting VA medical service use: Are civilian models viable? Presented at the 42nd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Minneapolis, Nov. 17-21, 1989.

Kercher, K., Stull, D., Kosloski, K., & Bowman, K. Health and impairment among older adults: Measurement and outcome. Presented at the 42nd annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Minneapolis, Nov. 17-21, 1989.

Montgomery, R. J. V., & Kosloski, K. Factors associated with institutionalization of elderly family members. Presented at the 29th annual meetings of the International Institute of Sociology, Rome, June 12-16, 1989.

Mehrotra, C., & Kosloski, K. Foster care for older adults: Issues and evaluations. Presented at the annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, November 18-22, 1988.

Kosloski, K., Montgomery, R.J.V., & Borgatta, E. Factors influencing nursing home placement of the elderly. Presented at the GSA annual meetings, Nov. 18-22, 1988.

Olson, E., & Kosloski, K. Retirement planning programs: Are they still relevant? Presented at the GSA annual meetings, Nov. 18-22, 1988.

Montgomery, R.J.V., Kosloski, K., & Borgatta, E. Type of impairment, service use, and caregiver response: Does Alzheimer's make a difference? Meetings of the North Central Sociological Association, Pittsburgh, April, 1988.

Kercher, K., Kosloski, K., & Normoyle, J. Fear of aging: A second look. Presented at the 40th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., Nov., 1987.

Normoyle, J., Kercher, K., & Kosloski, K. The elderly as a stabilizing force in public housing. Presented at the 40th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., November, 1987.

Austin, C., & Kosloski, K. Advocacy and gatekeeping: Case Managers' views. Presented at the 39th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, November, 1986.

Stull, D. E., Montgomery, R. J., & Kosloski, K. D. Factors affecting well-being of elderly care recipients: A family-based analysis. Presented at the 39th annual meetings of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, November, 1986.

Stull, D. E., Kosloski, K. D., & Montgomery, R. J. V. Predictors of well-being among caregivers of the elderly. Presented at the 57th annual meetings of the Pacific Sociological Association, Denver, April, 1986.

Kosloski, K., Austin, C., & Borgatta, E. Determinants of VA utilization: The 1983 survey of aging veterans. Presented at the 38th annual meetings of The Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, November, 1985.

Littlepage, G. E., & Kosloski, K. D. Comparison of newspaper publicity, enforcement, and publicity of enforcement for the reduction of residential speeding. Presented at the 3rd annual meetings of the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology, Nashville, 1977.

Littlepage, G. E., & Kosloski, K. D. Impact of newspaper publicity and increased enforcement on residential speeding. Southwestern Psychological Association Meetings, Albuquerque, 1976.

McNees, M. P., Gendrich, J. C., Kosloski, K. D., & Schnelle, J. F. Environmental design in shoplifting prevention: Inaccessibility of merchandise as a deterrent. Presented at the meetings of the Midwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, 1976.