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.
Associations between pre-widowhood psychological resilience and subsequent depressive symptom recovery following spousal loss among men and women
Published: | 1:05 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Miles Taylor, Research, Shekhar Chauhan
Researchers with Claude Pepper Center and Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy examined how pre-widowhood psychological resilience (PR) affects depressive symptom recovery following spousal loss among older men and women. The team concluded that bolstering PR before spousal loss could provide protective effects against depressive symptoms.
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.
2025 OAGE Conference Keynote Speakers
Published: | 8:26 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Events
Bowling Green State University and the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education present the 2025 OAGE Conference. The conference theme is Relationships and Aging: Successes and Challenges with families, Caregivers, and the Workforce. Here are the Keynote speakers: Dawn C. Carr, PHD, MGS, FGSADirector of the Claude Pepper Center,Professor in the Department of Sociology,and Co-Director […]
Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition Welcome Reception
Published: | 8:24 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Events
FSU Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic is proud to present the Elder Law Moot Court Competition. The Clinic will host a welcome reception for all competitors on Thursday, November 7. This welcome reception will be attended by lawyers and policy specialists who focus on aging and elder law issues.
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.
Claude Pepper Center Annual Report 2024
Published: | 3:56 pm | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Reports
The Claude Pepper Center (CPC) is devoted to continuing the legacy of Senator Claude Pepper. Senator Pepper consistently pursues initiatives that seek to improve health, provide economic opportunity, and contribute to the social justice of all Americans, with a special emphasis on improving life for older people. To expand the reach and recognition of the […]
Claude Pepper Center Annual Report 2023
Published: | 11:16 am | Posted in: Dawn C. Carr, Reports
The Claude Pepper Center (CPC) is devoted to continuing the legacy of Senator Claude Pepper. Senator Pepper consistently pursues initiatives that seek to improve health, provide economic opportunity, and contribute to the social justice of all Americans, with a special emphasis on improving life for older people. To expand the reach and recognition of the […]