Demography Archives

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 09

Three-Nation Research to Examine Relationships Between Social Factors and Epigenetics

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured, Research

$2.9 million National Institute on Aging grant to Eileen Crimmins supports collaboration of large studies to answer questions about how life circumstances affect gene expression and health. Continue Reading Three-Nation Research to Examine Relationships Between Social Factors and Epigenetics

Oct 08

media trust COVID-19 prevention TV news mask

Media trust correlated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors

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

Whether someone takes proper precautions to fight COVID-19 may be linked to whether they trust right- or left-leaning media outlets, according to a new USC Leonard Davis study. Continue Reading Media trust correlated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors

Oct 01

USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health Receives $4.4 Million Renewal

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured

National Institute on Aging-funded center has been a pioneering force for integrating biological data into population studies for more than 20 years. Continue Reading USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health Receives $4.4 Million Renewal

Aug 24

Dementia-related deaths in the U.S. may be higher than reported

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

U.S. death certificate data appears to vastly underestimate the true mortality burden of dementia and other cognitive impairment, according to a USC-led study. Continue Reading Dementia-related deaths in the U.S. may be higher than reported

Oct 29

Resident Lorraine Beckenstein and Larissa Stepanians MS '01 embrace on a bench in a courtyard of the LA Jewish Home

Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness

Three USC Leonard Davis alumni discuss upcoming trends and challenges for their communities and the senior living industry. Continue Reading Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

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. Continue Reading USC celebrates International Day of Older Persons

Sep 19

Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Courses, Demography, Featured, School Culture, Student Profile, Students

Rahil Khasgiwale chose a Master of Science degree program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology before pursuing his medical degree so that he would be prepared to tackle cutting-edge issues related to aging. Continue Reading Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School

Sep 13

National Suicide Prevention Week: Social connectedness makes a difference at all ages

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

During National Suicide Prevention Week, Professor Elizabeth Zelinski discusses the need for better mental health supports for older adults. Continue Reading National Suicide Prevention Week: Social connectedness makes a difference at all ages

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

Demography

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

Three-Nation Research to Examine Relationships Between Social Factors and Epigenetics

Media trust correlated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors

USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health Receives $4.4 Million Renewal

Dementia-related deaths in the U.S. may be higher than reported

Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

USC celebrates International Day of Older Persons

Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School

National Suicide Prevention Week: Social connectedness makes a difference at all ages

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

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