For Master’s student Andrea Voras, aging policy must change to meet the needs of the growing population of older adults.
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Doctor Builds Upon Medical Training with MA in Medical Gerontology
Indonesian physician, Janice Emmanuella, loves caring for older adults. She’s pursuing a MA in Medical Gerontology and her U.S. medical license.
Personal Trainer and MA Student Sees Fitness as Key to Healthy Aging
Victor Wilson helps older adults improve their strength, flexibility and balance. With a Master of Arts in Gerontology, he’ll take his mission of healthy aging through fitness to a new level.
Student Pursues Master’s to Expand Senior Care in Black Communities
Kris Brannon wants to level the playing field in long-term care in Black communities. Her experience in women’s tackle football is going to help her do that.
Knowledge and Service
Three students share how their gerontology education empowers them to help older adults become healthier and happier.
Master’s Student Embraces Hospitality as the Future of Senior Care
Baby boomers expect amenities in their senior care environments. USC Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality student and senior living executive Mariele Soriano is embracing this reality.
Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults
As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.
Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology
Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset.
PhD Candidate Aims to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Health care and support services fail to accommodate needs of many older LGBTQ+ individuals, says PhD in Gerontology candidate Meki Singleton.
Master’s Student Discovers Passion For Nutrition At USC Leonard Davis
“Now, I feel like I’m on the right direction,” student Shauna Davis says of the online Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program.