Caregiving Archives

Aug 07

Providing Care for Latino Caregivers in Los Angeles

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Community Service, Featured

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center, AARP, and 211 LA collaborate to give Latino caregivers in Los Angeles County the support they need.

Apr 08

For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Research

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.

Feb 28

Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Featured

2019 USC Senior Living Executive Course emphasizes the need to address affordability and better serve people of all cognitive abilities.

Feb 14

Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart

By Orli Belman Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Events, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture, School Culture

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.

Jan 28

How do mobile apps help caregivers?

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

USC Leonard Davis study analyzes what kinds of applications are available for users caring for loved ones.

Dec 19

Designing homes and communities to promote independence for older adults

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Community Service, Environment, Featured

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.

Nov 25

How to transform homes and communities to support healthy aging

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health

Experts at the 2018 Morton Kesten Summit explain what works, what needs improvement, and what’s next.

Oct 31

Caregiver support conference at USC this weekend

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Events

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.

Oct 25

Caregivers not taking full advantage of California’s Paid Family Leave

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

New report examines how policymakers and workplaces might better support caregivers, who are impacted both personally and professionally while providing care.

Sep 26