Elder Abuse Archives

Apr 05

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Elder Abuse, School Culture, Student Profile

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. Continue Reading PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

Feb 28

Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Featured

2019 USC Senior Living Executive Course emphasizes the need to address affordability and better serve people of all cognitive abilities. Continue Reading Senior living professionals embrace change and innovation

Feb 14

Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart

By Orli Belman Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Events, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture, School Culture

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. Continue Reading Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart

Jan 24

Creating a more age-friendly campus

By Beth Newcomb Diversity, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, School Culture, Students

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. Continue Reading Creating a more age-friendly campus

Dec 12

Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos

By Beth Newcomb Diversity, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues. Continue Reading Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos

Oct 31

Caregiver support conference at USC this weekend

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Events, Media Advisory

The 18th Annual CALM (Caregivers are Learning More) Conference will take place on Saturday, November 3 and will feature expert speakers, onsite health screenings and a resource fair. Continue Reading Caregiver support conference at USC this weekend

Jun 15

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 5 things everyone should know about elder abuse

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Featured, Health and Wellness

USC experts provide insights about this important issue. Continue Reading On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 5 things everyone should know about elder abuse