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Advance Directives Associated With Lower Out-of-Pocket Hospital Costs
Patients with advance directives more likely to choose comfort over aggressive care at end of life, according to new USC study.
Associate Professor Jennifer Ailshire: the impacts of air pollution, location and education on the way we age
Associate Professor of Gerontology and Sociology Jennifer Ailshire joins Professor George Shannon to discuss the impacts of air pollution, global aging and how factors like location and education can influence the way we age.
Form, function, and fighting disease in senior living
More important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, USC experts teach students how to design and operate senior living facilities that promote public health.
COVID-19: Why it’s time to talk about advance directives
The coronavirus pandemic and the threat of serious illness should encourage conversation about care preferences and end-of-life wishes, says Associate Professor Susan Enguídanos.
Understanding the Role of a Geriatric Care Management Supervisor
Understanding the Role of a Geriatric Care Management Supervisor If you are interested in a profession that enables you to make a positive difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens in the country, then a career as a geriatric care management
Accounting for diversity—and addressing disparities—in aging
Moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach is critical for addressing health and social disparities in aging and age-related disease, say USC experts.
What Moms Really Need This Mother’s Day
Ensuring that every mother has the five types of social support that she needs to flourish makes every day Mother’s Day, says Assistant Professor Cleopatra Abdou.
Take time for important conversations during National Health Care Decisions Day April 16
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.
Air pollution may lead to dementia in older women
USC-led study suggests that tiny, dirty airborne particles known as PM2.5 invade the brain.