COVID-19 Archives

Jan 13

the father movie olivia coleman anthony hopkins

Where are all the older adults? Starring in movies

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture

Led by octogenarians Sophia Loren, Anthony Hopkins and Bruce Dern, several new movies feature familiar older faces and tackle aging-related topics, from caregiving to living with dementia. Continue Reading Where are all the older adults? Starring in movies

Jan 08

New findings help explain how COVID-19 overpowers the immune system

By Orli Belman COVID-19, Featured, Mitochondria, Research

Discovery of unique virus traits offer possible explanations as to why older adults and people with diabetes or heart disease can have more severe responses to COVID-19 than others, say USC researchers. Continue Reading New findings help explain how COVID-19 overpowers the immune system

Dec 08

A century of COVID-19: what history tells us about the long-term effects of a pandemic

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

USC research showed that people born during or just after the 1918 flu pandemic faced increased heart disease risk more than 60 years later. The legacy of the novel coronavirus could be worse. Continue Reading A century of COVID-19: what history tells us about the long-term effects of a pandemic

Nov 30

Ærtebjerghaven, a senior living community in Odense, Denmark, includes health-promoting design features, including decentralized residential clusters; atriums that provide light, fresh air and safe outdoor access; single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms; and large, open common spaces that can be reconfigured for physical distancing (photo: Victor Regnier).

Form, function, and fighting disease in senior living

By Beth Newcomb Academics, COVID-19, Featured, Housing

More important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, USC experts teach students how to design and operate senior living facilities that promote public health. Continue Reading Form, function, and fighting disease in senior living

Nov 19

Giving back and staying connected can benefit older adults this holiday season, say USC experts in aging

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

Even small gestures like sharing recipes or making cards can help combat COVID-19-related loneliness and isolation over the holidays. Continue Reading Giving back and staying connected can benefit older adults this holiday season, say USC experts in aging

Nov 18

Caring for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness

Amid challenges posed by COVID-19, recent national attention on the needs of caregivers is long overdue, says Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center. Continue Reading Caring for Caregivers

Nov 12

Pregnant African American mother and daughter smiling at home.

How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

In-utero exposure to the coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead, say USC researchers. Continue Reading How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?

Nov 11

Female walking with face mask. Coronavirus concept.

Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

USC study also reveals differences in preventive behavior based on gender, race, education, state of residence, health condition, and trusted news source. Continue Reading Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed

Nov 06

concept illustration of caring for lonely older adult

The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Media Advisory

Using technology and engaging the senses can help us tackle loneliness among older adults, say USC experts. Continue Reading The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19

Nov 04

Having tough intergenerational conversations - illustration by Brian Stauffer 2020

USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

During a tumultuous year full of fear and conflict — from an unprecedented pandemic to a bitter election fight — conversations between younger and older people can produce mutual benefit and meaningful change. Continue Reading USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

COVID-19

Where are all the older adults? Starring in movies

New findings help explain how COVID-19 overpowers the immune system

A century of COVID-19: what history tells us about the long-term effects of a pandemic

Form, function, and fighting disease in senior living

Giving back and staying connected can benefit older adults this holiday season, say USC experts in aging

Caring for Caregivers

How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?

Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed

The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19

USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

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