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Dr.Giyeon Kim
Congratulations to Dr. Giyeon Kim
Congratulations to Dr. Giyeon Kim, a Research Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Aging and Mental Health on being selected to receive The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2008 BSS Dissertation Student Research Award. This distinction carries with it a monetary prize, and a certificate, both of which will be presented to Dr. Kim at the GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting. At the BSS Section Business Meeting on Sunday, November 23, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm in the Maryland Ballroom D.
Drs. Brent Small, William Haley and graduate of the Ph.D. in Aging Studies program Dr. Claire Robb
have a recently published article in ‘Aging and Mental Health’ to read the article go to …. Robb, Claire, Small, Brent and Haley, William E.(2008)'Gender differences in coping with functional disability in older married couples: The role of personality and social resources', Aging & Mental Health,12:4,423 — 433 To link to this Article: DOI: 10.1080/13607860802224326 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860802224326
Senior Drivers Gain InSight From Tests
By SHERRI ACKERMAN
The Tampa Tribune
Published: September 21, 2008
Updated: 09/21/2008 12:12 am
TAMPA - Tiny diagonal lines squiggle across a computer screen, where 80-year-old Larry Martin sits at the ready. His assignment: Determine if the lines are moving in or out. If he's right, he gets a green light. If he's wrong, it turns pink. Either way, Martin, a jazz teacher in the University of South Florida's continuing education program, reaps the benefits.
By using the computer program, known as InSight, twice a week for 14 weeks, he can improve such cognitive skills as memory and mental quickness, with results that can last up to three years.
Researchers at USF's School of Aging Studies says the program gives users - primarily seniors - a chance at remaining independent and, ultimately, living longer. The program is particularly useful for helping participants exercise and monitor the skills necessary to drive, said Jerri D. Edwards, an assistant professor at USF who is leading research on brain fitness from inside the school's Cognitive Aging Laboratory.read full article…..
Dr. Jerri Edwards
Improving Driving Skills and Brain Functioning: An interview with Dr. Jerri Edwards
Sharpbrain E-Newsletter
Dr. Jerri Edwards, an Associate Professor at University of South Florida's School of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influential ACTIVE study. read full text……
Welcome Back Kickoff
The USF School of Aging Studies celebrated its annual “ Welcome Back Kickoff – New Student Reception on August 28th 2008 in the SAS lobby. Dr. Cathy McEvoy, Director of the School of Aging Studies welcomed everyone back for another year and gave the “State-of-the-Schools Annual Report.
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Thursday July 17, 2008
Southwest Florida Herald Tribune
Seniors’ facility up for auction
Southwest Florida Herald Tribune – 7-16-2008, 6:18am
A former assisted living facility near the city’s airport will be auctioned off next month, paving the way for a new owner to revive the facility or turn it into apartments or a motel. … Polivka, director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging at the University of South Florida. ‘There is probably an adequate demand for assisted….
Seniors facility up for auction
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Bergman
Dr. Elizabeth Bergman
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Bergman for successfully defending her Ph.D. in Aging Studies doctoral dissertation “SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG BEREAVED SPOUSES AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS,” on Friday July 11, 2008, at 10:00am, In Florida Mental Health Institute, Rm # MHC 1329.
Dr. Bergman has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Gerontology in the Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY.
Congratulations to Dr. Tiffany F. Hughes
Dr. Tiffany F. Hugues
Congratulations to Dr. Tiffany F. Hughes for successfully defending her Ph.D in Aging Studies doctoral dissertation “THE ROLE OF LIFESTYLE FACTORS IN COGNITIVE AGING AND DEMENTIA on Tuesday June 24, 2008, at 10:00am, In Rm #MHC 1329.
Dr. Brent Small
Congratulations to Dr. Brent Small
Congratulations to Dr. Brent Small in being promoted to Full Professor. Dr. Small
has an incredible record of scholarly publications and grant activity, outstanding
teaching and mentoring, and an immense amount of service to the School, College,
University, and profession. Dr. Small’s research interest are: memory and cognitive
performance in normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). He also has special interest in the early detection of individuals who are at risk of developing AD. In addition, Dr. Small’s research has focused on specialized statistical techniques for measuring change.
Dr. Larry Polivka
Congratulations to Dr. Larry Polivka
Larry Polivka has received the 2009 Clark Tibbitts Award, which the Association
for Gerontology in Higher Education presents to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gerontology and geriatrics education. As Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging and Associate Director of the School of Aging Studies, Larry has made many important contributions to gerontology education at USF and throughout the nation. His enduring commitment to educating students,
researchers, policy makers and the public about the critical issues of long-term
care, affordable health care, and economic security for America's older adults are
recognized by the Clark Tibbitts Award. Larry joins a distinguished list of Tibbitts
recipients, including James Birren who is universally recognized as one of the distinguished founders of the field of gerontology. The award will be presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Association.
Elizabeth Perkins
USF Magazine
Global Learning
By Ann Carney
Elizabeth Perkins, RNMH, a Doctoral Candidate in the School of Aging Studies Program,
is one of the featured International students in the Fall issue of USF Magazine.
To read the full Global Learning article
Congratulations to Dr. Giyeon Kim
Dr. Giyeon Kim
Congratulations to Dr. Giyeon Kim for successfully defending her Ph.D in Aging Studies
doctoral dissertation "Measurement Equivalence of the Center for Epidemiological
Studies Depression Scale in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Older Adults" on Monday,
September 10, 2007, 10:00am, in Rm #MHC 1430.
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