An imbalance in social support—whether someone provides more support than they receive or vice versa—is associated with worse psychological health, according to a study led by Gerontology PhD candidate Diana Wang.
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STAT featured a program by the USC Leonard Davis School and Kingsley Manor – a Hollywood area retirement home – that allows select gerontology students to benefit from free rent and food in exchange for living at the Manor.
Journalist Peter Bowes interviewed USC Leonard Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving for his Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) Podcast. In the interview, Irving explains why he considers aging, along with climate change, to be the “great challenge of the 21st century”. He also discusses the Milken Institute’s upcoming global conference, ‘Building Meaningful Lives,’ taking place in Los Angeles from April 30-May 3, 2017.
University Professor and AARP Professor in Gerontology Eileen Crimmins, elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2016, will be introduced to her colleagues in the Academy and sign the Registry of Membership on Saturday, April 29, with the ceremony streaming live beginning at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern.
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Annual symposium on aging research hosted by the USC Davis School showcases how physical and social environments impact aging in Los Angeles and beyond.
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SGA’s Research Forum recognized for contributions to campus life by the USC Campus Activities department.
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Research shows that where we live affects how we age, including age-related diseases and overall well-being. On Wednesday, April 19, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology will host a series of discussions about the intersection of aging and the environment for its annual symposium, “What’s Hot In Aging Research.”
Contact: Emily Gersema, (213) 740-0252 or gersema@usc.edu
WHAT: The annual USC Leonard Davis School symposium, “What’s Hot In Aging”
Experts from USC and Los Angeles agencies will discuss issues such as:
· Population aging and the changing U.S. landscape
· Aging services in the Los Angeles area
· Racial and ethnic differences in aging
· Planning and zoning issues for senior housing, communities
· Shingles vaccine
· Health effects of air pollution on the aging brain
*RSVP by contacting Emily Gersema, (213) 740-0252 or gersema@usc.edu or Orli Belman, (213) 821-9852 or obelman@usc.edu*
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, 3715 McClintock Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90089
WHO: USC Leonard Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen will give an introduction. The other speakers are:
· Jennifer Ailshire, USC Leonard Davis School and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
· Mafalda Cacciottolo, USC Leonard Davis School
· Caroline Cicero, USC Leonard Davis School
· Caleb Finch, USC Leonard Davis School and the USC Dornsife College
· Henry Forman, USC Leonard Davis School
· Stephen Frochen, USC Leonard Davis School
· Scott Fruin, Keck School of Medicine of USC
· Geraldine Knatz, USC Price School of Public Policy and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
· Donald A. Lloyd, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
· Catherine Perez, USC Leonard Davis School
· Joseph Saenz, USC Leonard Davis School
· Laura Trejo, Los Angeles Department of Aging
More information about the symposium is here.
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The Wall Street Journal interviewed Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School about the benefits of a “fasting mimicking diet” on the body’s response to diseases.
Journalist Peter Bowes interviewed Caroline Cicero for an episode of his Live Well and Master Aging podcast featuring a program where senior citizen reenact iconic scenes from famous movies. Dr.Cicero explained why this could promote longevity by focussing on aspects of life such as socialization, participation and inclusion.
On National Health Care Decisions Day April 16, take the opportunity to talk to family members about discuss living wills and end-of-life preferences in a comfortable, loving setting, says Associate Professor Susan Enguidanos.
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