Community Service Archives

Apr 15

Grandma on her laptop doing a Zoom call with her granddaughter, both of them making hearts with their hands

Thinking Creatively in the Age of COVID-19: Solutions for Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Viewpoints

Instructional Associate Professor Caroline Cicero, director of the USC Age-Friendly University Initiative, encourages everyone to determine how communities can foster connections with sequestered residents who may be overlooked by mainstream service providers.

Apr 05

Master’s student Kayee Liu connects with his community through nutrition education and filmmaking

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Student Profile

Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MSNHL) student Kayee Liu enjoys sitting down with patients and helping them develop healthy eating plans.

Feb 19

Student GlamourGals volunteer painting nails of Belmont Village resident

USC Chapter of GlamourGals Shows the Beauty of Intergenerational Friendship

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Featured, Health and Wellness, Students

Volunteer opportunity provides senior living residents with manicures, makeovers, and companionship and inspires a gerontology student to do more.

Oct 09

USC celebrates International Day of Older Persons

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Community Service, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational, Lifespan Health, School Culture, Students

To mark the United Nations-created holiday, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology led campus-wide events raising awareness of the opportunities and challenges related to our aging society.

Sep 03

Donna Benton Named to California’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, Demography, Diversity, Featured

Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, joins a group of civic leaders who will help to develop components of California's Master Plan for Aging.

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 05

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Elder Abuse, School Culture, Student Profile

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent is devoting her doctoral program to investigating the important but overlooked topic of intimate partner violence in older adults.

Apr 05

Master of Science in Gerontology student Stephanie Bolton makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, School Culture, Student Profile

Even with her busy academic schedule, Master of Science in Gerontology student Stephanie Bolton has taken on several extraordinary roles both within and outside of USC.

Apr 05

Gerontology students making an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Featured, School Culture, Student Profile, Students

Beyond their classwork, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students are a force for change in their communities and their professions.

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.