Briller, Sherylyn H.

Sherylyn H. Briller, PhD, is an assistant professor of Anthropology and faculty associate in the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. A medical anthropologist who specializes in aging, Dr. Briller has a long standing interest in cross-cultural gerontology and has conducted research in Asia and the United States. Her research program focuses on old-age support mechanisms, long-term care, innovative dementia care, and end-of-life issues. She is one of the authors of the four-volume series "Creating Successful Dementia Care Settings".