News - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

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.

Apr 10

Woman with silver hair and red coat smiling in front of red wall

#NoFilter

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Careers in Aging, Health and Wellness

How social media influencers are challenging misconceptions and celebrating real aging online.

Apr 10

Colorful artwork depicting a group of individuals standing around a central figure's head

Life Courses

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Students

A multifaceted curriculum provides students with an expanding set of entry points for understanding all aspects of aging, including their own.

Apr 10

People at exhibit looking at a scenic painting and a DNA statue

The Big Picture

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Environment, Research

The “Alzheimer’s Exposome” framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact to more fully illustrate disease risk.

Apr 05

Master’s student Kayee Liu connects with his community through nutrition education and filmmaking

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Student Profile

Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MSNHL) student Kayee Liu enjoys sitting down with patients and helping them develop healthy eating plans.

Apr 03

COVID-19: Why it’s time to talk about advance directives

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness

The coronavirus pandemic and the threat of serious illness should encourage conversation about care preferences and end-of-life wishes, says Associate Professor Susan Enguídanos.

Mar 25

Gerontology students connect online

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, School Culture, Students

Following spring break, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students returned to class this week, convening online over the videoconferencing app Zoom.

Mar 25

Bridging Generational Divides

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19

Much of the media narratives about COVID-19 have stated that those at risk of catching the virus are older adults and that young people are not obeying quarantine guidelines; “This is essentially pitting the generations against each other rather than encouraging us to work together," says Paul Nash.