Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes Blog Post
What you and your family can learn from the rock legend’s death.
PhD in Biology of Aging Student Handbook Page
The nation’s first formal PhD Program in the Biology of Aging offers graduates unprecedented opportunities to learn from world leaders in the field of aging research – both at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in Los Angeles, California and at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, in...
Advance Directives Associated With Lower Out-of-Pocket Hospital Costs Blog Post
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 Blog Post
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 Blog Post
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 Blog Post
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 Page
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 supervisor may be right for you. As the Alzheimer’s Association points out, a geriatric…
Accounting for diversity—and addressing disparities—in aging Blog Post
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 Blog Post
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 Blog Post
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.
