
Mary Beth Ofstedal
Research Scientist Emeritus, Population Studies Center.
Ph.D., Sociology, University of Michigan
Research Interests: Dr. Ofstedal's research interests include transitions in physical and cognitive functioning in old-age, issues relating to access and utilization of health and long-term care services, intergenerational relations and support, methodological issues in survey research, longitudinal survey design and analysis, and comparative research.
TRENDS - Evaluating Trends in Old-Age Disability
Rapid Demographic Change and the Welfare of the Elderly
Comparative Study of Aging and Health in Asia
Select Publications
Select Projects
Enhancing Retrospective Life History Data in the Health and Retirement Study (NIA)
How does health interface with living arrangements? (NIA)
Linking 1940 U.S. Census Data for Five Modern Surveys on Health and Aging (NIA)
Health and Retirement Study Yrs 23-28 (NIA)
Health and Retirement Study Yrs 23-28 (NIA)
Health and Retirement Study: Yrs 23-28: 2016 New Cohort Revision (NIA)