The USC Family Caregiver Support Center, AARP, and 211 LA collaborate to give Latino caregivers in Los Angeles County the support they need.
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Category: Caregiving
For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues, say USC architecture and gerontology experts.
Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation
2019 USC Senior Living Executive Course emphasizes the need to address affordability and better serve people of all cognitive abilities.
Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart
The USC Age-Friendly University Initiative hosts a campus screening of Care to Laugh, which follows stand-up comedian Jesus Trejo as he serves as the sole caregiver for his parents.
How do mobile apps help caregivers?
USC Leonard Davis study analyzes what kinds of applications are available for users caring for loved ones.
Designing homes and communities to promote independence for older adults
Professor of Architecture and Gerontology Victor Regnier's new book, "Housing Design for an Increasingly Older Population," offers relevant aging research and examples of age-friendly living environments.
How to transform homes and communities to support healthy aging
Experts at the 2018 Morton Kesten Summit explain what works, what needs improvement, and what’s next.
Caregiver support conference at USC this weekend
The 18th Annual CALM (Caregivers are Learning More) Conference will take place on Saturday, November 3 and will feature expert speakers, onsite health screenings and a resource fair.
Caregivers not taking full advantage of California’s Paid Family Leave
New report examines how policymakers and workplaces might better support caregivers, who are impacted both personally and professionally while providing care.
In the business of caring
Meet alumna Jodi Olshevski MSG '91, and learn how a corporate-academic collaboration helps older adults age safely at home.