The Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation acknowledged Dr. Charness for his impact on the community. The Silver Stars is an annual premiere event that has continued for 24 years. Dr. Charness was recognized for his volunteer activities in technology support at the Tallahassee Senior Center. With his life-long experience in aging and technology research, he has offered solutions and understanding to community older adults who are not confident with their technology skills. The event took place on May 7th, 2026, and the full recording of the event is available through this YouTube video. In Dr. Charness’ section, he is interviewed by children about his life and work.
To learn more about this event, please visit their website. There is also a webpage available to read about Dr. Charness’ accomplishments.