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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.
Documentary discusses caregiving issues with humor and heart
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.
The Summer of Stan Lee: Why older superheroes are all the rage
“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
New grey-haired emojis make World Emoji Day worth celebrating
Older adults will be better represented in the digital realm with the emoticons
Hollywood takes on aging
USC Leonard Davis School Professor George Shannon took part in a California Commission on Aging panel that brought experts together to strategize ways to improve the portrayals of older adults and the aging experience in film and on television.
From General Hospital to teaching gerontology: Soap star finds meaning as professor
After a successful acting career, George Shannon found purpose teaching gerontology