Featured Archives

Nov 05

Aging as a Global Issue

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for international collaboration and effective solutions for challenges posed by aging populations.

Oct 14

Student Pursues Master’s to Expand Senior Care in Black Communities

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, Caregiving, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Health and Wellness, Student Profile, Students

Kris Brannon wants to level the playing field in long-term care in Black communities. Her experience in women’s tackle football is going to help her do that.

Oct 14

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Cycles of a Fasting-Mimicking Diet Help Mice Live Longer, Healthier

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

While many diets have been studied for effectiveness in preventing obesity and heart disease in both mice and humans, research on the effects and benefits of short, periodic cycles of fasting on obesity and heart health are lacking. 

Oct 13

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Gift Supports Senior Living Students

By Orli Belman Featured, Giving, Students

Donations provide scholarship support for students pursuing the first-of-its-kind Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality, which is designed to prepare senior living professionals to address a growing population and changing consumer demands.

Oct 12

USC Leonard Davis Assistant Professor Receives Prestigious Investigator-Focused Grant

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award directly supports scientists, providing stability, flexibility and more opportunities for breakthroughs.

Oct 08

Clean Air Matters for a Healthy Brain

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

USC researchers say their studies on air pollution and cognitive decline — one involving humans and one with mice — provide evidence that cleaner air may reduce risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Oct 07

Master’s Student Embraces Hospitality as the Future of Senior Care

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Careers in Aging, Courses, Featured, Housing, Student Profile, Students

Baby boomers expect amenities in their senior care environments. USC Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality student and senior living executive Mariele Soriano is embracing this reality.

Sep 30

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Immigration boosts U.S. life expectancy, according to USC/Princeton study

By Orli Belman Demography, Featured

The study finds that immigrants are responsible for approximately half of recent U.S. life expectancy gains.

Sep 22

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Spanish-language Videos Use First-Person Stories to Increase Awareness of Palliative Care Among Latinx Communities

By Orli Belman Caregiving, Community Service, Cultural Affairs, Featured

A video series produced by the Enguídanos Lab offers structured accounts of how a range of individuals have benefited from palliative care.

Sep 15

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New Book Provides Lessons in Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Featured, Housing

Inspired by a popular class, Paths to Leadership in the Senior Living Industry, edited by Edward Schneider and Matthew Lifschultz MAASM '18, collects the wisdom of top senior living leaders.