The course, which will start in May and be taught by USC psychology of aging expert Mara Mather, is the first of a set of programs created by the Davis School and IDC Herzliya.
Next semester, new sections of Special Topics in Gerontology (GERO 499) allow students to explore the intersections of aging with the media, spirituality, innovation, and more.
PhD in Gerontology student Jeanine Yonashiro-Cho honored by the Gerontological Society of America for her presentation on forensic characteristics of intentional injuries in older adults.
USC Leonard Davis study proposes a new explanation of why experiencing shocking or exciting moments can either improve or impair the memories surrounding them.
Research cooperation between USC, the American Geriatrics Society, and the SCAN Foundation highlights that “well-being” is about more than just the absence of disease; it’s also about letting personal values and preferences drive health and care.