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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.

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 […]

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.

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 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 […]