During National Suicide Prevention Week, Professor Elizabeth Zelinski discusses the need for better mental health supports for older adults.
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Category: Lifespan Health
Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact.
Tiny region of the brainstem has big effects on brain aging
Study of the locus coeruleus – the “blue spot” – has helped researchers know more about learning, memory and Alzheimer’s disease, says Professor Mara Mather.
Older Adults Pay Less Attention to Negative Information
Researchers have found that, even when quickly processing a series of images, older adults prioritize positive information.
Investing in Health
USC economist Dana Goldman wants to improve health and aging by promoting prevention.
Resilient people have lessons to offer, and USC researchers are listening
We have different capacities for facing trauma and adversity, and USC researchers are exploring why.
Empowering Professionals and the Public to Spot Elder Abuse
Dr. Laura Mosqueda, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine and Professor of Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Gerontology, is shaping how elder abuse is addressed in medical schools, clinics and the national conversation.
This Tiny Fish Could Unlock Mysteries About Growing Old
The killifish have come to USC, and they might just have the answers to holding back aging.
For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues, say USC architecture and gerontology experts.
Podcast: U.S. life expectancies falling behind other nations
The inaugural episode of the USC Lessons in Lifespan Health podcast features celebrated demographer and USC University Professor Eileen Crimmins, who discusses trends in the average American life expectancy.