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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.

Sep 07

Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.

Sep 03

World Alzheimer’s Month: Andrei Irimia discusses brain health and the relationship between concussions and Alzheimer’s

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Podcast

Assistant Professor of Gerontology Andrei Irimia discusses the impacts of brain injury in the most recent episode of the Lessons in Lifespan Health podcast.

Aug 30

Associate Professor John Walsh leads his Gerontology 310 class in a yoga and core strength routine in front of the Andrus Gerontology Center

A Healthy Start for the Fall Semester

By Beth Newcomb Courses, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Students

To help students stay active and relieve stress, Associate Professor John Walsh brings the exercise routine he led during online lectures to campus.

Aug 20

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The USC Leonard Davis School welcomes new and returning students

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Careers in Aging, Featured, School Culture, Students

Fall 2021 classes will begin on Monday, August 23 for students attending online or in person.

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