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Dr. Kerry Burnight - MEDIA

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Dr. Kerry Burnight’s Bios

Long Bio

Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist on a mission to make older better. She served as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California, Irvine for 17 years. Dr. Burnight is the co-founder of the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center, where her team of law enforcement officers, physicians, attorneys, and social workers have served over 2000 older adults. Her research focuses on the two ends of the spectrum of the aging experience: wellness, purpose, dignity, connection, and joy in longevity at the one end and loneliness, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the other end. As a society, and as individuals, there is so much we can do to improve older lives. Burnight founded the national non-profit Ageless Alliance and serves on executive advisory boards for companies innovating in the aging space. She is currently writing a book, A Short Guide to a Long Life. Dr. Burnight was recognized for her work by the U.S. Department of Justice and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Money Matters, and Headline News.


Medium Bio

Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist on a mission to make older better. She served as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine for 17 years. Dr. Burnight is the co-founder of the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center. Her research focuses on the two ends of the spectrum of the aging experience: wellness, purpose, dignity, connection, and joy in longevity at the one end and loneliness, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the other end. As a society, and as individuals, there is so much we can do to improve older lives. She is writing a book, A Short Guide to a Long Life. Dr. Burnight was recognized for her work by the U.S. Department of Justice and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Money Matters, and Headline News.


Mini Bio

Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist on a mission to make older better. She served as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine for 17 years. Dr. Burnight is the co-founder of the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center. Her research focuses on the two ends of the spectrum of the aging experience: wellness, purpose, dignity, connection, and joy in longevity at the one end and loneliness, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the other end. As a society, and as individuals, there is so much we can do to improve older lives. She is writing a book, A Short Guide to a Long Life. Dr. Burnight was recognized for her work by the U.S. Department of Justice and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Money Matters, and Headline News.

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Accolades and Awards

  • OC Register’s 100 Most Influential Person in Orange County
  • OC Senior Service’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Senior Care Humanitarian Award
  • Us Dept. of Justice United States Crime Victims Service Innovation Award
  • Us Dept. of Justice Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services
  • WomanSage Rising Star of Medicine Award