Claudia Oakes

Claudia Oakes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Hartford, affiliated with the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. She holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (Gerontology Concentration) from the University of Connecticut, an MS in Allied Health Education, and a BS in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University.

Her teaching focuses on gerontology and aging-related topics such as Introduction to Gerontology and Dementia and Aging, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to dispel myths and stereotypes about aging. She advocates for leveraging opportunities arising from global demographic shifts toward an aging population.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her research and teaching activities center on educational strategies to address societal challenges associated with aging populations.