Demography Archives

Sep 12

Two pairs of hands holding onto each other

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Research

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a five-year, $3.6 million grant to fund USC’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which supports junior scientists exploring health and economic disparities associated with dementia.

Sep 05

Graphic showing three older people atop 3D illustration, embossed mesh representing internet connections, cloud computing and neural network.

The Opportunity – and Necessity – of the “Longevity Economy”

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, Demography, Featured, Technology

Groundbreaking entrepreneurship event brings together experts from throughout USC to discuss meeting the emerging needs of an aging population.

Feb 20

Epigenetic and social factors both predict aging and health – but new research suggests one might be stronger

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, In the News

Can we objectively tell how fast we are aging? With a good measure, scientists might be able to change our rate of aging to live longer and healthier lives.

Nov 21

Thad Mosley holding his wooden sculpture in his art studio

Uncovering the Secrets of SuperAgers

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

A new USC Leonard Davis School project aims to provide life lessons from the people who are redefining old age.

Nov 14

Two-part image, with the left side showing the globe and the right side showing the coronavirus

The Pandemic’s Effects on Population Health

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

Addressing the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, which has lowered life expectancy and widened health disparities in the U.S., calls for preventive behaviors and policy change, say USC researchers.

Sep 01

Illustration of people in face masks and coronavirus

Covid-19: U.S. Life Expectancy Continued to Decrease in 2021, Study Finds

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

Despite vaccination rollout, 2021 reductions in life expectancy appear to exceed those in 2020, and racial disparities have persisted, say researchers.

Feb 07

USC Study: People of Color Live More Years with Dementia Diagnosis than Non-Hispanic Whites

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Research

The findings further reinforce the need for targeted support and resources for families and patients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Nov 16

Illustration of a woman throughout her lifetime, first as a baby and then ending as an old woman

Interventions to Improve Late-Life Health & Longevity Must Begin in Early Life, Says Noted Researcher

By Orli Belman Demography, Events, Featured, Health and Wellness, Honors and Awards

Terrie Moffitt of Duke University delivers the 2021 Esther and Isadore Kesten Memorial Lecture.

Nov 05

Aging as a Global Issue

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for international collaboration and effective solutions for challenges posed by aging populations.

Oct 15

Sandwich generation caregiver illustration showing woman balancing on the noses of a boy and old man

Labor of Love: COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Demography, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.

Demography

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

The Opportunity – and Necessity – of the “Longevity Economy”

Epigenetic and social factors both predict aging and health – but new research suggests one might be stronger

Uncovering the Secrets of SuperAgers

The Pandemic’s Effects on Population Health

Covid-19: U.S. Life Expectancy Continued to Decrease in 2021, Study Finds

USC Study: People of Color Live More Years with Dementia Diagnosis than Non-Hispanic Whites

Interventions to Improve Late-Life Health & Longevity Must Begin in Early Life, Says Noted Researcher

Aging as a Global Issue

Labor of Love: COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers

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