The USC Leonard Davis School professor makes Time's first annual list of the most influential people in health care.
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Category: Aging is Happening
Investing in health
Meet Mei-Lee Ney, the trailblazer behind the school's transformative $20 million gift.
New research reveals a mitochondrial gene that protects against dementia and other diseases of aging
New research from USC has uncovered a previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
In the business of caring
Meet alumna Jodi Olshevski MSG '91, and learn how a corporate-academic collaboration helps older adults age safely at home.
Home safe home
Grab bars. No-skid bathtub strips. Brighter lighting. Ramps instead of stairs. These aren’t the items on a typical home improvement checklist. But for older adults, they can literally be lifesaving additions to a house.
Fall prevention tips for all ages
When you are out and about — be it for exercise or an errand — it is important to be aware of your surroundings.
Disasters and older adults: three ways we can help
In honor of National Preparedness Month, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts offer age-friendly advice on how to better prepare for these life-threatening situations.
USC-led taskforce recommends increased caregiver services and supports promoting policies for change
The California Task Force on Family Caregiving recommend better services and supports for family caregivers.
$11 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on air pollution and Alzheimer’s
A new NIA program grant awarded to USC researchers focuses on understanding air pollution’s effects on the brain.
The Summer of Stan Lee: Why older superheroes are all the rage
“Stan Lee’s delightful cameo appearances add a human touch to these big-budget franchises while also reminding us that older adults remain relevant,” says assistant professor Caroline Cicero