Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MSNHL) student Kayee Liu enjoys sitting down with patients and helping them develop healthy eating plans.
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Gerontology students making an impact
Beyond their classwork, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students are a force for change in their communities and their professions.
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.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology receives $750,000 federal aging in place grant
Funding will promote access to home modification and includes a focus on tribal and rural communities.
Home safe home
Grab bars. No-skid bathtub strips. Brighter lighting. Ramps instead of stairs. These aren’t the items on a typical home improvement checklist. But for older adults, they can literally be lifesaving additions to a house.
Cultural understanding through crayons: art brings Jewish generations together
Dor Vador, a program funded by the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, aims to encourage understanding and enhance communication between children and the elderly in Los Angeles’ Jewish community.
Student designers make everyday items and spaces safer and easier to use for all
The Morton Kesten Universal Design Competition recognizes extraordinary designs for products and spaces that make life easier for everyone, including older or disabled individuals.
USC Leonard Davis alumna Laura Trejo reaches out and builds bridges
Laura Trejo '82, MSG/MPA '86 listens and communicates across disciplines and cultures as general manager of the L.A. Department of Aging.
Giving back “comes naturally” for USC Leonard Davis supporter Keith Renken
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has been a recipient of Keith Renken's support through the establishment of a scholarship fund, the Renken Family Scholarship, as well as his leadership as former chair of the school’s Board of Councilors.
Students take steps to make Los Angeles more livable for older adults
From keeping pedestrians safe in Glendale to connecting people to social opportunities in Cudahy, USC students developed interactive tools to help improve quality of life for seniors across the Los Angeles region.