Experts Guide

Peterson's primary research interest is long-term care policy and practice and communication concerning decision-making, disaster planning and advance care planning for older adults.

Haley's research focuses on stress, coping and adaptation in older adults and their family members and caregivers. More recently his focus has examined the impact of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for poor mental and physical health, particularly after stressful events such as spousal bereavement and stroke.