Viewpoints Archives

Feb 01

“How Much Time Do You Want for Your ‘Progress’?” Inequitable Aging for Diverse Sexual and Gender Minorities

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Research, Viewpoints

Given the increasing diversity of our aging society, it is imperative that we begin to address the aging and health needs of older sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults of color, say PhD student Mekiayla Singleton, Catherine García PhD '20 and Lauren Brown PhD '18.

Nov 30

World AIDS Day: supporting older adults with HIV

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Viewpoints

Over half of the people living with HIV in the USA are older adults, which brings a new set of challenges to fighting AIDS, says Paul Nash.

Sep 28

Illustration of older adults coping at home during COVID-19

Column: Surviving the New Normal

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Viewpoints

We need to acknowledge that we are all susceptible to environmental and situational stressors, identify coping strategies, and care for one another, writes Caroline Cicero in a column for the American Society on Aging.

Apr 15

Grandma on her laptop doing a Zoom call with her granddaughter, both of them making hearts with their hands

Thinking Creatively in the Age of COVID-19: Solutions for Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Viewpoints

Instructional Associate Professor Caroline Cicero, director of the USC Age-Friendly University Initiative, encourages everyone to determine how communities can foster connections with sequestered residents who may be overlooked by mainstream service providers.

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

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