Allison R. Heid, Ph.D., has her doctoral training in Human Development and Family Studies with specializations in Adult Development and Aging and Intervention Science. She currently works as an Independent Research Consultant contributing to course development materials, evaluating service programs for individuals with dementia and their care partners, and supporting research project management tasks and manuscript development. She also teaches as an adjunct faculty member, specializing in courses on Adult Development and Aging. Dr. Heid’s research focuses on issues surrounding ethical care decision-making, person-centered care processes, and successful aging.