A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is associated with Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment. Continue Reading Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk
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NIA grant promotes diversity and participation in the aging research workforce of the future. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Awarded $2M for Undergrad Research
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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. Continue Reading USC Launches Three New Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s…
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"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. Continue Reading 20th Annual Caregivers Are Learning More (CALM) Conference goes virtual
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Using technology and engaging the senses can help us tackle loneliness among older adults, say USC experts. Continue Reading The Loneliness Epidemic and COVID-19
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USC gerontology experts have tips for how you can help older adults practice social distancing but still feel in touch. Continue Reading Addressing Social Isolation
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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. Continue Reading COVID-19 and caring for older adults
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Events encouraged students, staff, faculty and community members to embrace ethnicity, gender, race, culture, age, career paths, and other factors that define diversity. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion
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Volunteer opportunity provides senior living residents with manicures, makeovers, and companionship and inspires a gerontology student to do more. Continue Reading USC Chapter of GlamourGals Shows the Beauty of Intergenerational Friendship
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One in six older adults worldwide is believed to be a victim of some form of abuse. Continue Reading Shining a Light on Elder Abuse
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