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Aging studies expert presents at Ƶon assisted living facilities

Debra Dobbs and Paula Carder

School of Aging Studies Interim Director Debra Dobbs presents Carder with a plaque.

Paula Carder, PhD, from Portland State University's School of Public Health, was presented with a plaque of appreciation for her outstanding leadership and scholarship benefiting older adults.

Paula Carder speaks

Carder presents at USF.

Carder visited Ƶto present “Doing Qualitative Research in Assisted Living: Ethnography, Shadowing, and Walking Interviews” as part of the School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy and Exchange Center on Aging Distinguished Lecture Series.

Carder has published close to 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and policy reports on her research that largely focuses on housing policy and long-term care for older persons and adults with disabilities. Her research explores the relationship between state regulatory requirements and quality of care outcomes for residents in assisted living communities.

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