The daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities closely resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.
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Irma Gonzalez found mentors who believed in her. They helped her find the dual master’s program in gerontology and social work and her ideal career path.
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The National Council on Aging partnered with the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to develop a series of resources that feature home modification and home safety programs, assessment tools, and funding sources for families and professionals.
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Shannon became a gerontology educator and researcher at age 64 following an acting career that spanned 30 years.
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The Statesman featured a study led by postdoctoral researcher Eric Klopack on how social stressors can contribute to immune systems appearing to be older.
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Yahoo News quoted Valter Longo from an interview with LA Times on how dry fasting could have long-term health consequences.
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Woman’s World featured Valter Longo on the benefits of intermittent fasting.
To celebrate Black History Month and National Caregivers Day, Donna Benton joined legal advocacy group, Justice in Aging to discuss her work supporting Black caregivers, the importance of caregiving in the Black community, and strategies for advocates who wish to better support their Black older adult clients.
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After earning a bachelor's in human development and aging and a master's in aging services management at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Somkene Okwuego is now pursuing a dentistry degree at the USC Ostrow School and looks forward to combining her gerontology and dentistry expertise to meet the…
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KPCC-FM spoke with Caroline Cicero of USC Leonard Davis on how we make sure streets and freeways stay safe as our population gets older.
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