Intergenerational Archives

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. Continue Reading Ageism Awareness Day: Debunking the myths of aging

Aug 16

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

Oct 30

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. Continue Reading What Will Older Adults’ Lives Be Like in the Future?

Oct 26

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. Continue Reading USC Chapter of Dialogue Society Focuses on Outreach to Older Adults

Oct 15

Sandwich generation caregiver illustration by Keith Negley

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

May 20

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. Continue Reading USC Gerontology Students Help Older Adults Navigate Technology, Fight Isolation

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

Nov 19

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

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. Continue Reading USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

Jun 29

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Intergenerational, Student Profile

With a rapidly aging population in need of support, "professionals who can develop sound solutions and policies will be critical and in demand," says Sahar Edalati MS '13, associate executive director for The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights in New York. Continue Reading Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior…

Intergenerational

Ageism Awareness Day: Debunking the myths of aging

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

What Will Older Adults’ Lives Be Like in the Future?

USC Chapter of Dialogue Society Focuses on Outreach to Older Adults

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

USC Gerontology Students Help Older Adults Navigate Technology, Fight Isolation

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

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

USC Gerontology Experts and Students Promote Intergenerational Understanding

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior Living Leadership

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