NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV featured research by Jung Ki Kim and Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School on pandemic fatigue among people of all ages. “It is concerning that people increased risky social behaviors over time, particularly older people, who could have more adverse consequences from meeting with family and friends,” Kim said. Additional coverage was found on Spectrum News 1, KCRW-FM and KNX 1070 AM.
KCET featured a study by Jung Ki Kim and Eileen Crimmins on how people of all ages grew tired of complying with such rules as early as two months into the pandemic. “It is encouraging to observe older people taking more preventive personal behaviors as the pandemic progressed as this may have alleviated their risk of infection,” Kim said. “However, at the same time, it is concerning that people increased risky social behaviors over time, particularly older people, who could have more adverse consequences from meeting with family and friends.”
The Wall Street Journal featured Pinchas Cohen, dean of the USC Leonard Davis School, on how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact aging, retirement and lifestyle choices. “Age is the No. 1 cause of risk for mortality from COVID, but it’s not chronological age, it’s biological age,” he said.
Results reinforce need to evaluate policies and practices around detecting impairment, according to researchers. Continue Reading USC study: Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don’t receive structured cognitive assessments at wellness visits
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In-utero exposure to the coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead, say USC researchers. Continue Reading How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?
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USC study also reveals differences in preventive behavior based on gender, race, education, state of residence, health condition, and trusted news source. Continue Reading Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed
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$2.9 million National Institute on Aging grant to Eileen Crimmins supports collaboration of large studies to answer questions about how life circumstances affect gene expression and health. Continue Reading Three-Nation Research to Examine Relationships Between Social Factors and Epigenetics
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At age 64, John “Old Doc” Walsh of the USC Leonard Davis School recognizes the need to stay limber — especially in the middle of a two-hour online class. Continue Reading Professor keeps his students on their toes, especially when they’re learning at home
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Using technology and engaging the senses can help us tackle loneliness among older adults, say USC experts. Continue Reading The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19
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During a tumultuous year full of fear and conflict — from an unprecedented pandemic to a bitter election fight — conversations between younger and older people can produce mutual benefit and meaningful change. Continue Reading USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding
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