Dr. Sato Ashida, a member of the University of Iowa Center on Aging, delves into the topic of community-engaged research aimed at supporting healthy aging. She outlines various levels of community involvement in research, from minimal engagement to full partnership, and introduces the concept of community-based participatory research. Dr. Ashida shares insights from a particular project, Disaster P.R.E.P., designed to assist older adults in disaster preparedness through stakeholder engagement and effective program implementation. The webinar underlines the importance of community collaboration and co-learning in research processes.

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