GERONTOLOGY INSTITUTE NEWS
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Recent News
Georgia State Researcher Examines Factors In Successful Black Marriages
Gerontology researcher Antonius Skipper hopes that better understanding successful married Black couples can help their younger counterparts in their quest for happy and lasting relationships. read more ❯
For Assisted Living Residents With Dementia, Quality Of Life Improves With Personalized, Mindful Care
The study offers initial findings as part of a five-year project being led by the Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University.read more ❯
Stereotypes Can Harm Performance Of Older Adults On Cognitive And Physical Tasks
When older adults are viewed as cognitively or physically impaired, they perform below their abilities on tasks, according to research from a Georgia State professor of psychology and gerontology. read more ❯
In The Classroom: Learning How Aging Works And What 'Successful Aging' Looks Like
Carol Jacobs' Psychology of Aging course provides an in-depth look at the physical, mental, and social changes people undergo as they age.read more ❯
The Problem We All Live With
As Black communities are being devastated by COVID-19, Georgia State researchers are working to illuminate the ways systemic racism drives health disparities, harming and even killing African Americans. read more ❯
2020 Barbara Payne Lectureship: Marie A. Bernard
Aging on My Mind: Real-world Implications of Aging Research.
The Gerontology Institute had the pleasure of having Marie A....read more ❯
2019 Barbara Payne Lectureship: Dr. Laura Gitlin
What is a "Good Life" with Dementia? Implications for Individuals, Families, Communities and Society
The Gerontology...read more ❯
Researcher Gets $3.37 Million Grant To Improve Quality Of Life For People With Dementia
The study will focus on how to help assisted-living residents with dementia remain as fully engaged in life as they can be, for as long as they can be. read more ❯
2017 Barbara Payne Lectureship: Bern Nadette Stanis
The Gerontology Institute was pleased to host Bern Nadette Stanis as our distinguished speaker for the 2017 Barbara Payne Lectureship in Gerontology. Bern...read more ❯
2016 Barbara Payne Lectureship: Dr. Graham Rowles
The Gerontology Institute was pleased to host Dr. Graham Rowles as our distinguished speaker for the 2016 Barbara Payne Lectureship in Gerontology. Dr....read more ❯
Upcoming Events
Be sure to join us Wednesday, March 23rd, as Dr. Dotson discusses her new book during our Payne Lecture. Her talk is entitled, "Live Well to Age Well: Lifestyle Strategies to Promote Healthy Brain Aging."
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Virtual: paynelecturevirtual.eventbrite.com
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