Caregiving Archives

Mar 05

Portrait of Francesca Falzarano with her title beside it, Assistance Professor of Gerontology

Assistant Professor Francesca Falzarano: Improving the health and well-being of family caregivers

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Podcast

Francesca Falzarano is an assistant professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School. Her research is inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver to her parents and explores how to improve the mental health and well-being of family caregivers, including through the use of technology.

Feb 16

Fifth Avenue Entertainment performing Gospel music during lunch

USC Leonard Davis School Black History Month Event Features Traditions Passed Down from Generations Before

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Nutrition, School Culture

Event celebrates the power of Black music, food and family ties.

Jan 08

Illustration of team work for progress, with various figures helping other ones get up on different levels

Crafting a Caregiving Safety Net

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Cultural Affairs, Elder Abuse, Featured, Research

USC Leonard Davis School researchers advocate for caregivers and new policies to support them.

Nov 22

Two pairs of hands holding onto each other

USC-Led Study Shows Elder Abuse Can Be Prevented

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Featured, Research

New caregiver intervention program found to lower rates of abuse.

Jul 26

Wooden thermometer showing high temperature on sunny day

Helping Older Adults in Times of Extreme Heat

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

Donna Benton discusses how caregivers can help older adults stay healthy during heatwaves.

Jul 20

Vector illustration of home with older person sitting on a couch, speaking to a standing doctor. One person is taking out the trash, another person is putting up a lightbulb, and the other is painting the walls.

Fixing Palliative Care’s Image Problem Can Boost its Use

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

Often confused with hospice, palliative care has a champion in USC gerontologist Susan Enguídanos, who has dedicated herself to expanding access to this beneficial resource.

Mar 10

Older woman holding the handrails and walking up the stairs

Home Modification Tools and Tips to Help Prevent Falls

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Featured, Housing

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.

Feb 24

Donna Benton Discusses How to Better Support Black Caregivers

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Cultural Affairs, Faculty, Featured, Research

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.

Nov 19

Older woman creating ceramic art with a pottery wheel. Another older woman is sculpting on a table in the back.

Caregiver Life Hacks

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center is releasing a series of caregiver support tips throughout the month of November.

Aug 09

A pair of young hands holding an older person's hand

Family Caregiver Support Center Receives Renewal Grant, Innovation Award

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Featured, Honors and Awards

$8.5 million renewal supports the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, and program for Persian/Farsi-speaking caregivers is recognized by Los Angeles Alliance for Community Health and Aging.