The program has more than doubled in size under her leadership. She has a master’s and PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State University, and has been published in research journals such as the Journal of Poverty, Journal of Community Health Nursing, Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, and the Journal of Community Psychology. Dr. Eshbaugh has more than 25 research publications in empirical journals. She teaches courses such as Research Methods, Psychology of Aging, and Families, Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias. She has collaborated with various continuing care communities, adult day services, and hospices.