Viewpoints Archives

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.

May 13

What Moms Really Need This Mother’s Day

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Viewpoints

Ensuring that every mother has the five types of social support that she needs to flourish makes every day Mother’s Day, says Assistant Professor Cleopatra Abdou.

Mar 10

Is It Time to Put the Brakes on Older Drivers?

By Orli Belman Featured, Viewpoints

When it comes to older drivers, a closer look at current practices and emerging options provides guidance, as well as a glimpse of a future that can focus on ensuring public safety while allowing older adults as much independence as possible.

Nov 28

How the Driverless Car Could Transform Older Adults’ Lives

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Viewpoints

With populations aging across the world and 10,000 U.S. baby boomers turning 65 every day, maximizing the potential of driverless technology for older adults should be an obvious priority, says USC Davis Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving.

Nov 21

Whether Near or Far, Give Thanks for All that Caregivers Do

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

Dr. Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, shares tips on how to show appreciation for friends and family members who care for others.

Oct 19

Viewpoints: What All Mayors Must Do Now To Help Their Cities’ Older Residents

By Beth Newcomb Health and Wellness, Viewpoints

USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving explains the need for America's mayors to lead the movement to make cities age-friendly.

Oct 04

Viewpoints: Age Has Nothing to Do With a Job Well Done

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Featured, Viewpoints

USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving coauthors a column on why employers need to look beyond negative stereotypes regarding older employees and utilize older workers’ talents.