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Archive: May 2019
Age Old Story (The Point magazine)
The Point quoted Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving in an article on the benefits of an intergenerational workforce. “Senior executives need to recognise the potential in their ageing workforce, challenge the assumption that older workers are less productive and refrain from putting only younger

Unraveling the Origins of Heart Disease
University Professor Caleb Finch is helping us understand the relationships between aging, our genes and our environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.
How Prepared Is California For The Booming Senior Population? (KPBS)
KPBS interviewed Donna Benton of the USC Leonard Davis School as part of a live forum on the challenges and opportunities facing seniors, their families and advocates in California.
Loneliness And High Rent Prompt California Seniors To Look For Roommates (KPCC-FM)
KPCC-FM quoted Caroline Cicero of the USC Leonard Davis School on the higher risk of depression for older adults living alone.
Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally (Seattle Weekly)
Seattle Weekly featured research by Jessica Ho on the rise in opioid overdoses in the U.S.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology celebrates the largest graduating class in its history on May 10.
Loneliness And High Rent Prompt California Seniors To Look For Roommates (Capital Public Radio)
Capital Public Radio quoted Caroline Cicero of the USC Leonard Davis School about the risks older adults face when living alone.
The Evidence Is Strong: Air Pollution Seems To Cause Dementia (Wired)
Wired highlighted research by Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School about the connection between exposure to air pollution and dementia symptoms. “I have no hesitation whatsoever to say that air pollution causes dementia,” said Finch, who also stated air pollution is just as
A former corn-syrup lobbyist is drafting new federal dietary rules (Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Times quoted Cary Kreutzer in a column on the involvement of food industry lobbyists in the creation of official nutrition guidelines.