Featured Archives

Dec 07

New Research on Cells’ Building Blocks, Aging and Stress

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

Foundation grants support newly published research at the intersection of stress responses, aging and cellular structure and function.

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 19

Older woman creating ceramic art with a pottery wheel. Another older woman is sculpting on a table in the back.

Caregiver Life Hacks

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

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center is releasing a series of caregiver support tips throughout the month of November.

Nov 15

MASLH Program Helps Student Rise to Executive Director During Pandemic

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Student Profile

New senior living executive Tom Whitaker credits MASLH program with helping him navigate COVID-19 and accelerating his development as a leader.

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.

Oct 30

Vector illustration of two older adults in their living room

What Will Older Adults’ Lives Be Like in the Future?

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational, Nutrition, Q&A, Technology

USC Leonard Davis experts share their ideas of what the coming years may bring.

Oct 26

Student wearing a face mask smiles with two seniors who are also wearing face masks

USC Chapter of Dialogue Society Focuses on Outreach to Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Featured, Intergenerational, School Culture, Students

Joining forces with existing chapters at UCLA and UCI, the USC chapter focuses on student outreach to older adults, including those living in senior communities.

Oct 13