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Nov 19

Illustration of older couple using technology to talk to family

Giving back and staying connected can benefit older adults this holiday season, say USC experts in aging

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

Even small gestures like sharing recipes or making cards can help combat COVID-19-related loneliness and isolation over the holidays.

Nov 18

Caring for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness

Amid challenges posed by COVID-19, recent national attention on the needs of caregivers is long overdue, says Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center.

Nov 17

Caenorhabditis elegans, a free-living transparent nematode (roundworm), about 1 mm in length. Fluorescence micrograph.

Newly published studies explore factors affecting lifespan and reproduction

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research

Two USC studies on diet and sperm quality in C. elegans illustrate how changes in the tiny worms could lay the groundwork for further research in humans.

Nov 13

USC study: Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don’t receive structured cognitive assessments at wellness visits

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

Results reinforce need to evaluate policies and practices around detecting impairment, according to researchers.

Nov 12

Pregnant African American mother and daughter smiling at home.

How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

In-utero exposure to the coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead, say USC researchers.

Nov 11

Female walking with face mask. Coronavirus concept.

Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

USC study also reveals differences in preventive behavior based on gender, race, education, state of residence, health condition, and trusted news source.

Nov 09

A maze with people navigating it and a DNA strand in the center

Three-Nation Research to Examine Relationships Between Social Factors and Epigenetics

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured, Research

$2.9 million National Institute on Aging grant to Eileen Crimmins supports collaboration of large studies to answer questions about how life circumstances affect gene expression and health.

Nov 06

Professor keeps his students on their toes, especially when they’re learning at home

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Faculty, Featured

At age 64, John “Old Doc” Walsh of the USC Leonard Davis School recognizes the need to stay limber — especially in the middle of a two-hour online class.

Nov 06

Concept illustration of caring for lonely older adult

The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness

Using technology and engaging the senses can help us tackle loneliness among older adults, say USC experts.

Nov 04

Having tough intergenerational conversations - illustration by Brian Stauffer 2020

USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

During a tumultuous year full of fear and conflict — from an unprecedented pandemic to a bitter election fight — conversations between younger and older people can produce mutual benefit and meaningful change.

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