PhD Students

Khunza Asma

Khunza Asma

Ph.D Student
Office: MHC 1307
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EDUCATION:

2022 - 2024 : MS in Aging Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA.
2019 - 2021 : MS in Medical Psychology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India.
2012 - 2018 : Bachelor's in medicine from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, AP, India.

Research Interests

  • Psychological aspects of caregiving for family caregivers of Alzheimer's and cancer patients. 

  • Cognitive decline, depression, grief, dementia, marital stress and related neurological conditions in older adults.

Publications

Asma, K., & Beimers, D. (2023, March). Senior nutrition - Meeting an essential Minnesota need. The Chesley Center on Aging Policy Brief, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Asma, K. (2024). How marital stress may affect the onset of dementia in older adults [Master’s alternative plan paper, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Research Reports

Beimers, D., & Asma, K. (2024, July). Evaluation for Mankato and North Mankato Age Friendly Community Initiative: Community focus group report. VINE Faith in Action.

Beimers, D., & Asma, K. (2024, June). Report on Age-Friendly Community Survey Results for VINE Faith in Action (Adult Community Center).