Evan Plys, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Evan Plys (he/him) is a clinical psychologist board-certified geropsychology at MGH CHOIR and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has served as a Faculty Scholar with the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory Engaging Partners Team and Ethics and Regulation Core. Evan’s research primarily focuses on developing and testing feasible psychosocial interventions among high-need older adults and families in residential post-acute and long-term care (e.g., skilled nursing facilities). His research also seeks solutions to psychosocial challenges within the context of dementia, caregiving, and palliative care. Evan has extensive clinical experience providing psychological services with older adults, family caregivers, and in residential care settings. He is frequently called upon to give talks within the community on topics related to aging, caregiving, and long-term care. Outside of work, Evan enjoys volunteering, music, and comedy.