2011 PhD in Gerontology graduate will research the role of social workers in evaluating older adults’ capacity to make decisions.
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Category: Elder Abuse
Aging as a Global Issue
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for international collaboration and effective solutions for challenges posed by aging populations.
Shining a Light on Elder Abuse
One in six older adults worldwide is believed to be a victim of some form of abuse.
Empowering Professionals and the Public to Spot Elder Abuse
Dr. Laura Mosqueda, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine and Professor of Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Gerontology, is shaping how elder abuse is addressed in medical schools, clinics and the national conversation.
PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact
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.
Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation
2019 USC Senior Living Executive Course emphasizes the need to address affordability and better serve people of all cognitive abilities.
Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart
The USC Age-Friendly University Initiative hosts a campus screening of Care to Laugh, which follows stand-up comedian Jesus Trejo as he serves as the sole caregiver for his parents.
Creating a more age-friendly campus
Think beyond the stereotypes to help Trojans of all ages feel welcome in classrooms and on campus, say USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts.
Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos
Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues.