Viewpoints Archives

Apr 13

Column: I See Caregivers … When Will I See Policymakers?

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Viewpoints

Family caregivers are often invisible because of who they are, where they provide care, how the work is valued and a lack of data, which policymakers can change, says Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center.

Jan 17

Boomers in the next decade: Working longer, living better

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, In the News, Viewpoints

During the next decade, “advances in genetic research and big data analytics will enable more personalized — and effective — prescriptions” for disease prevention, says USC Leonard Davis Dean Pinchas Cohen.

Nov 24

Taking Steps in the Right Direction Can Reduce Fall Risk

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Viewpoints

Home is where the heart is — and where the heart often wishes to grow old. But homes are not always the most well-equipped setting, and that can impact an older adult’s chances of growing older safely.

Apr 11

Aging Fiction Versus Fact

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research, School Culture, Viewpoints

Experts from across USC present the latest science while addressing harmful myths during the 10th annual What’s Hot in Aging Research event.

Sep 26

In the business of caring

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness, Viewpoints

Meet alumna Jodi Olshevski MSG '91, and learn how a corporate-academic collaboration helps older adults age safely at home.

Jul 09

From General Hospital to teaching gerontology: Soap star finds meaning as professor

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

After a successful acting career, George Shannon found purpose teaching gerontology

Mar 19

Caregiver shares her experience, gives support to others

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness, Viewpoints

With help from the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, a community leader spearheads a support group for caregivers at First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles.

Oct 25

Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Viewpoints

What you and your family can learn from the rock legend's death.

Jul 24

7 Things Pediatrics Can Teach Us About Aging Well

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Viewpoints

Older adults can benefit from following the advice we give to kids, says USC Davis School Professor Edward Schneider.

Jun 22

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Cities Must Tackle Longevity Inequality

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Viewpoints

Cities can take concrete steps to address disparities in how safely and healthfully its residents age, writes USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence and Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging Chair Paul Irving in a column for Forbes/Next Avenue.