University Professor Caleb Finch is helping us understand the relationships between aging, our genes and our environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.
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This Tiny Fish Could Unlock Mysteries About Growing Old
The killifish have come to USC, and they might just have the answers to holding back aging.
American Drug Overdose Death Rates the Highest Among Wealthy Nations
The study by Assistant Professor Jessica Ho is the first to demonstrate that the drug overdose epidemic is contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy between the United States and other high-income countries.
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.
Designing homes and communities to promote independence for older adults
Professor of Architecture and Gerontology Victor Regnier's new book, "Housing Design for an Increasingly Older Population," offers relevant aging research and examples of age-friendly living environments.
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.
How to transform homes and communities to support healthy aging
Experts at the 2018 Morton Kesten Summit explain what works, what needs improvement, and what’s next.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology receives $750,000 federal aging in place grant
Funding will promote access to home modification and includes a focus on tribal and rural communities.
Widespread declines in life expectancy across high-income countries, including US, study finds
Declines in Americans’ life expectancy warrants thorough examination of possible systemic causes, says USC Leonard Davis Assistant Professor Jessica Ho.
Home safe home
Grab bars. No-skid bathtub strips. Brighter lighting. Ramps instead of stairs. These aren’t the items on a typical home improvement checklist. But for older adults, they can literally be lifesaving additions to a house.