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The mission of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging is to provide timely, high-quality research and policy analysis to public officials, program administrators, and other stakeholders concerned with Florida鈥檚 aging population; specifically assessing the health and well-being of older adults. As part of the School of Aging Studies at the 小黄鸭视频, it brings together faculty and students on projects that promote age-friendly principles, engage the community and further the research and education mission of 小黄鸭视频.

News

  1. Lindsay Peterson, PhD, and Debra Dobbs, PhD, of the 小黄鸭视频 School of Aging Studies, collaborated with Senior Connection Center to produce a sweeping review of the needs of older adults (age 65 +) in the center鈥檚 five-county service area. The synthesis of demographic and key informant data will guide planning for this burgeoning west-central Florida region with nearly 600,000 older adults.

  2. Center for Excellence in Assisted Living Advises Congress on Improving Assisted Living Options

  3. Natalia Babenko, MPH, a PhD student in the School of Aging Studies, has been awarded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Law Fellowship for the spring of 2024.

  4. Every 3 years, AARP ranks all U.S. states on their services and supports for older adults, people with physical disabilities, and caregivers. See how Florida measured up.

ASSISTED LIVING IN FL

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Consumers can learn about assisted living communities across Florida through this web page and search tool created by 小黄鸭视频 students and faculty