Robert Rubero discusses the legacy of Senator Claude Pepper
Published: | 6:07 pm | Posted in: In the News
Robert Rubero discusses the Claude Pepper Library and Museum along with some of the artifacts and correspondence from the Senator and long-time Congressman.
Research Study Highlights Occupational Impact on Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Published: | 11:45 am | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, In the News, Miles Taylor, News, Research
Education is widely recognized as a strong predictor of cognitive health in aging. However, a recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences explores how occupational experiences before age 60 mediate the relationship between education and cognitive function in adults aged 65 and older.
FSU Claude Center Pepper director discusses the impact of volunteering in later life
Published: | 3:15 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, In the News
Dr. Dawn Carr, Director of the FSU Claude Pepper Center, recently highlighted the impact of the “Grandpas United” initiative. This program provides older men with a sense of meaning, purpose, and community by addressing local needs.
FSU Claude Pepper Center launches data platform to address aging challenges in Florida
Published: | 9:58 am | Posted in: Demography of Aging, In the News, News, Research
Florida State University’s Claude Pepper Center has launched the Translational Data Platform, an innovative digital tool designed to provide interactive maps and dashboards that integrate data on behavior, occupation, health and economy across Florida’s aging populations.
First Senate Aging Committee Hearing of New Congress Looks at Wellness
Published: | 10:42 am | Posted in: In the News, News
On Wednesday afternoon, on Jan. 15, 2025, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) chaired the first Senate Aging Committee hearing of the new Congress, entitled “Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream.” The hearing put the spotlight on America’s senior health, personal and community safety and the benefits of socializing and working […]
U.S. Senate: Improving Wellness Among Seniors
Published: | 10:35 am | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Events, In the News, News
Click here to visit the official webpage for this hearing. Click here to watch the full hearing on YouTube.
How to Stay Young as We Age
Published: | 12:00 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, In the News, News
We are all familiar with individuals who, despite their age, appear remarkably youthful. What is their secret? Is it a matter of fortunate genetics, or do their lifestyle choices serve as a modern-day fountain of youth? Dr. Dawn Carr, an expert in the field of aging, offers insightful answers.
Dr. Dawn Carr Interviewed on Podcast: 368 Healthy Aging: Keys to Longevity and Happiness in Your Third Age
Published: | 10:13 am | Posted in: In the News
On Podcast 368, Dr. Dawn Carr speaks about how people’s lives can truly transform for the better during the third age, and why we should make the most of it. To listen to the podcast, click here
Dr. Dawn Carr featured in USA TODAY article about Mitch McConnell’s retirement
Published: | 9:51 am | Posted in: In the News
Mitch McConnell’s retirement raises the question of, how does one determine when to retire from their career? Dr. Dawn Carr is cited, stating “When we see our future as a horizon and that is shortening, our goals shift away from money, power, accomplishments, influence. We focus more on emotions, on legacy, on not wasting time […]
Dr. Dawn Carr Featured in Wallet Hub Article: Best & Worst States for Doctors
Published: | 12:22 pm | Posted in: In the News, Uncategorized
Medicine is changing rapidly, and the way it is taught and practiced has to change too. The industry faces an aging population, new regulations and technological breakthroughs. Dr. Dawn Carr was interviewed on how policy affects medical practice, issues facing doctors today, and more. Visit the article here
FSU-OMA Featured on WTXL Tallahassee News
Published: | 11:29 am | Posted in: In the News, OMA News and Events
Watch the broadcast here: https://www.wtxl.com/college-town/watch-florida-state-opening-minds-through-art-combats-dementia-with-weekly-art-classes
2023 Cottrell Award presented to Dawn Carr ’09
Published: | 9:44 am | Posted in: In the News
The W. Fred Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Miami University gerontology graduate student alumni for outstanding leadership in the field of aging. Dawn Carr, who holds a doctorate in social gerontology from Miami University came back to Ohio to accept the Cottrell Award on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was kind enough to answer the […]
FSU researchers use AI to prompt older adults’ participation in research
Published: | 10:31 am | Posted in: In the News
In a new study, Florida State University researchers explore the challenges of recruiting and retaining older adults to participate in research. The study also marks the first step of a broad, interdisciplinary FSU effort to increasingly use artificial intelligence in research. In the study, published in The Gerontologist, Associate Professor of Sociology Dawn Carr identified core “motivation clusters” […]
Dr. Dawn Carr featured on Caregiver SOS podcast – The Ingredients to Healthy Aging
Published: | 12:48 pm | Posted in: In the News
Dr. Dawn Carr, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Claude Pepper Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, on the ingredients to healthy aging. Listen here
Remembering Senator Pepper’s legacy in the Tallahassee Democrat
Published: | 12:40 pm | Posted in: In the News
President of Claude Pepper Foundation, Thomas J. Spulak authored an op-ed remembering Senator Pepper’s legacy: “Senator Claude Pepper dedicated his life to helping those in need. Several of the partisan, progressive battles he fought during his career have made it easier for this country to come to a consensus on many prominent issues.” Read More
Dr. Dawn Carr featured on Stats + Stories: The Third Thirty Years of Life
Published: | 12:25 pm | Posted in: In the News
Retirement is a threshold – crossing a finish line of sorts. Dr. Dawn Carr, Director of the Claude Pepper Center and an associate professor at Florida State University in the Department of Sociology discusses the third age of life with Dr. John Bailer, Dr. John Bailer, emeritus professor of statistics at Miami University and Dr. […]
Director of the Claude Pepper Center featured on Stats + Stories: A Dog’s Impact on Loneliness
Published: | 12:11 pm | Posted in: In the News
At the COVID pandemic’s seeming height, social media were filled with images and stories of people adopting pets. Individuals who might not have had time for a dog or a cat before lockdown suddenly did. Needing to walk a dog also gave people a reason to leave their homes at regular intervals. For some older […]
Dr. Dawn Carr featured on the Retirement Wisdom Podcast – Is Working Into Retirement Good for Your Brain?
Published: | 11:33 am | Posted in: In the News
We all want to stay sharp. Cognitive functioning is a key part of healthy aging. But is working longer helpful or harmful to your brain health? Well, it depends. In this episode of our retirement podcast, Dawn Carr of Florida State University discusses her insights from new research on the impact of working into retirement […]
Dawn Carr, Ph.D., cited in TIME article about the effects of losing a spouse on men
Published: | 9:31 am | Posted in: In the News
The widowhood effect is a phenomenon “in which both halves of a couple die in short succession.” This article features a recent study that looks into which groups are more at risk for this phenomenon, finding that men are more susceptible to dying after losing a spouse. Dr. Carr is cited to provide insight on […]