Pop Culture Archives

Oct 09

Cover for what is ageism video interview with Paul Nash

Ageism Awareness Day: Challenging Ageism

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Pop Culture, Q&A

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we’re sharing insights from Instructional Professor Paul Nash who recently joined us and the American Society on Aging to explain the AIR Model of ageism, and how we can challenge and prevent the perpetuation of different forms of ageism.

Oct 07

Justine Bateman, Caroline Cicero and the GESM 131g class

Justine Bateman Speaks With Students About Aging, Fear, and the Future of Art

By Beth Newcomb Courses, Featured, Pop Culture, Students

“Most of what I’ve accomplished, I’ve accomplished after 50,” says the actor, filmmaker, writer, and advocate.

Jan 11

Magazine cover of Vitality with Marilou and Mark Hamill sitting side by side smiling with their daughter and dogs

Role Models: Marilou and Mark Hamill on Healthy Aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Giving, Lifespan Health, Pop Culture

USC Leonard Davis supporters Marilou and Mark Hamill share their thoughts on aging well, their advice to younger people, and why “there’s no greater gift than education.”

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.

Jan 13

Still of Olivia Coleman and Anthony Hopkins in "The Father"

Where are all the older adults? Starring in movies

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture

Led by octogenarians Sophia Loren, Anthony Hopkins and Bruce Dern, several new movies feature familiar older faces and tackle aging-related topics, from caregiving to living with dementia.

Nov 25

Breaking generational barriers during the holiday season

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational, Nutrition, Pop Culture, Research

Intergenerational gatherings can provide learning opportunities for all.

Jul 10

Resilient people have lessons to offer, and USC researchers are listening

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Pop Culture, Research

We have different capacities for facing trauma and adversity, and USC researchers are exploring why.

Feb 14

Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart

By Orli Belman Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Events, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture, School Culture

The USC Age-Friendly University Initiative hosts a campus screening of Care to Laugh, which follows stand-up comedian Jesus Trejo as he serves as the sole caregiver for his parents.

Jul 24

The Summer of Stan Lee: Why older superheroes are all the rage

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Pop Culture

“Stan Lee’s delightful cameo appearances add a human touch to these big-budget franchises while also reminding us that older adults remain relevant,” says assistant professor Caroline Cicero

Jul 17