How AI and Advanced Computing are Accelerating Alzheimer’s Research
How AI and Advanced Computing are Accelerating Alzheimer’s Research
New Podcast Shares Practical Approaches to Family Caregiving and Financial Well-Being
New Podcast Shares Practical Approaches to Family Caregiving and Financial Well-Being
For the First Time, Scientists Have Mapped the Genetics of How the Brain Ages, Region by Region
For the First Time, Scientists Have Mapped the Genetics of How the Brain Ages, Region by Region
To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, Focus on Overall Health
To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, Focus on Overall Health
First-Ever USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium Emphasizes Innovation, Care and Community Partnership
First-Ever USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium Emphasizes Innovation, Care and Community Partnership
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Mitochondrial Signals Linked to Heart and Brain Health
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Mitochondrial Signals Linked to Heart and Brain Health
2026 BS in Human Development and Aging Grad Finds Belonging, Embraces Research and Leadership
2026 BS in Human Development and Aging Grad Finds Belonging, Embraces Research and Leadership
Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s
Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s
Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers
Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers
The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy
The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy
USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School
A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School
Digital Reminiscence App Could Reduce Grief and Improve Relationships Between Dementia Patients and Caregivers
Digital Reminiscence App Could Reduce Grief and Improve Relationships Between Dementia Patients and Caregivers
New Podcast Shares Practical Approaches to Family Caregiving and Financial Well-Being
New Podcast Shares Practical Approaches to Family Caregiving and Financial Well-Being
As a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Beverly Gianna Helps Nursing Home Residents Find Their Voice and Spirit
As a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Beverly Gianna Helps Nursing Home Residents Find Their Voice and Spirit
“Achieving Abundance in Eldercare” Report Maps Challenges and Opportunities in Ensuring Care for California’s Older Adults
“Achieving Abundance in Eldercare” Report Maps Challenges and Opportunities in Ensuring Care for California’s Older Adults
Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers
Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers
USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
USC Leonard Davis Study of Alzheimer’s Screening Measures Featured as Editor’s Choice
USC Leonard Davis Study of Alzheimer’s Screening Measures Featured as Editor’s Choice
Double Trojan and Celebrated Teaching Assistant Aims to Help People Age in Place Safely
Double Trojan and Celebrated Teaching Assistant Aims to Help People Age in Place Safely
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Biology of Aging PhD Grad Appreciates Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community
Biology of Aging PhD Grad Appreciates Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community
2026 PhD in Gerontology Grad Works to Improve Care and Safety for Older Adults
2026 PhD in Gerontology Grad Works to Improve Care and Safety for Older Adults
2026 BS in Human Development and Aging Grad Finds Belonging, Embraces Research and Leadership
2026 BS in Human Development and Aging Grad Finds Belonging, Embraces Research and Leadership
Under FDA, Unapproved Peptides Likely to Become More Widely Available (JAMA News)
Under FDA, Unapproved Peptides Likely to Become More Widely Available (JAMA News)
Normal Aging or Dementia? How to Tell the Difference (Being Patient)
Normal Aging or Dementia? How to Tell the Difference (Being Patient)
What a Loss of Appetite Means for Your Health (AARP Bulletin)
What a Loss of Appetite Means for Your Health (AARP Bulletin)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed on campus (Daily Trojan)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed on campus (Daily Trojan)
Gray Market Peptides: So Much Hype, So Little Data (Medscape)
Gray Market Peptides: So Much Hype, So Little Data (Medscape)
3 FDA-approved drugs tested in new longevity trial: Inside the clinical debate (MDLinx)
3 FDA-approved drugs tested in new longevity trial: Inside the clinical debate (MDLinx)
Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here’s a guide to making the right choice (Los Angeles Times)
Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here’s a guide to making the right choice (Los Angeles Times)
Tiny mitochondrial proteins may explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet (PsyPost)
Tiny mitochondrial proteins may explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet (PsyPost)
Lessons in Lifespan Health
Lessons in Lifespan Health is a podcast about the science — and scientists — improving how we live and age.
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Wayne Lehrer on conscious aging, redefining yourself and finding fulfillment as you age
Wayne Lehrer on conscious aging, redefining yourself and finding fulfillment as you age
Professor Dan Nation: Studying how the brain’s blood vessels affect cognitive health
Professor Dan Nation: Studying how the brain’s blood vessels affect cognitive health
Assistant Professor Michelle Keller: Deprescribing and medication management for older adults
Assistant Professor Michelle Keller: Deprescribing and medication management for older adults
Assistant Professor Francesca Falzarano: Improving the health and well-being of family caregivers
Assistant Professor Francesca Falzarano: Improving the health and well-being of family caregivers
Assistant Professor Lauren Brown: Understanding and Improving Aging among Black Americans though Data Science and Storytelling
Assistant Professor Lauren Brown: Understanding and Improving Aging among Black Americans though Data Science and Storytelling
Associate Professor Patrick Corbin: Using dance to ease Parkinson’s symptoms and create intergenerational bonds
Associate Professor Patrick Corbin: Using dance to ease Parkinson’s symptoms and create intergenerational bonds
Vitality Magazine
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