Media Advisory Archives

Jun 20

USC Family Caregiver Support Center launches innovative caregiving educational program

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Community Service, Featured, Media Advisory

CalGrows grant-funded project focuses on the needs of care workers serving adults with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sep 20

Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk

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

A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is associated with Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment.

Jun 27

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Awarded $2M for Undergrad Research

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Media Advisory, Students

NIA grant promotes diversity and participation in the aging research workforce of the future.

Jun 24

A colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables neatly displayed on a rustic wooden table

USC Launches Three New Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s Degrees

By Orli Belman Academics, Careers in Aging, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Media Advisory, Nutrition

Beginning in the fall of 2021, these innovative programs, offered both online and on campus, will provide students with a flexible approach to gaining expertise for in-demand careers in areas of food service management, dietetics, and nutrition across the lifespan.

Nov 18

Two women with their backs turned to show their shirts, which say #caregiversfighton and raising their fists

20th Annual Caregivers Are Learning More (CALM) Conference goes virtual

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Media Advisory

"Project Reveal: Celebrating the Caregiver in You" will discuss issues facing caregivers and focus on how family caregivers can celebrate themselves by taking time for respite activities.

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, Media Advisory

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

Mar 11

Addressing Social Isolation

By Orli Belman Featured, Media Advisory

USC gerontology experts have tips for how you can help older adults practice social distancing but still feel in touch.

Mar 10

Video chat apps help older adults stay in touch while staying safe.

COVID-19 and caring for older adults

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness, Media Advisory

The coronavirus pandemic presents new challenges to senior care, but with some planning and determination, the risk can be mitigated, according to experts from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

Mar 06

Calina Clark leads diversity discussion Feb 26 2020

USC Leonard Davis School celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion

By Beth Newcomb Diversity, Featured, Media Advisory, School Culture, Students

Events encouraged students, staff, faculty and community members to embrace ethnicity, gender, race, culture, age, career paths, and other factors that define diversity.

Feb 19