Intergenerational Archives

Sep 10

Photo of kimono show participants from September 6

Kimono Show Recognizes Japanese Cultural Traditions and Collaboration Between USC Leonard Davis School and Yamano Beauty College

By Orli Belman Events, Featured, Intergenerational, Lifespan Health, School Culture

The USC Leonard Davis School hosted a kimono fashion show from the Yamano Beauty College in Japan that celebrated the over-decade-long partnership between the two schools and the symbolism that the Japanese kimono represents across the lifespan.

Oct 07

Ageism Awareness Day: Debunking the myths of aging

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

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we are highlighting some insights from a recent presentation by Instructional Professor Paul Nash to the Los Angeles County Commission on Older Adults.

Aug 16

Portrait of Everett Kalin and family atop Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Everett Kalin has long been an inspiration to his granddaughter Sidney, a sophomore human development and aging major at the USC Leonard Davis School and an avid hiker and adventurer.

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 15

Sandwich generation caregiver illustration showing woman balancing on the noses of a boy and old man

Labor of Love: COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Demography, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.

May 20

Illustration of people of all ages being connected by technology

USC Gerontology Students Help Older Adults Navigate Technology, Fight Isolation

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Students serve their local communities and empower older adults via virtual communication.

Apr 14

What’s in a Name? Boomers and Zoomers can define age groups yet defy stereotypes

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational, Pop Culture

Labels present challenges to fighting ageism and promoting intergenerational understanding, say USC experts.

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 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.