News - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Dec 12

Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues.

Dec 12

Think you’re getting less sleep? You’re not alone

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Research, School Culture

A new study finds more Americans are getting less sleep; find out what you can do about it.

Nov 25

How to transform homes and communities to support healthy aging

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health

Experts at the 2018 Morton Kesten Summit explain what works, what needs improvement, and what’s next.

Nov 16

This Thanksgiving, take time for togetherness

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition

USC Leonard Davis experts share thoughts on prioritizing connections to others, traveling safely to loved ones, and making the shared meal a healthier and happier occasion.

Nov 16

USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2018

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Faculty, Featured, Lifespan Health, Mitochondria, School Culture, Students

The 2018 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting will feature symposia, posters and papers led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers.

Nov 14

Reginald Tucker-Seeley puts policy research into practice during D.C. fellowship

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Tucker-Seeley, Edward L. Schneider Assistant Professor of Gerontology, spent the past year in Washington, D.C. as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow.

Nov 13

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology receives $750,000 federal aging in place grant

By Orli Belman Academics, Community Service, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Funding will promote access to home modification and includes a focus on tribal and rural communities.

Nov 01

Kesten Lecture spotlights research potential of widely available clinical information

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

Professor Vincent Mor of Brown University discusses the research potential of the Minimum Data Set clinical assessment tool.