News - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

May 14

Why people become more prone to distraction with age

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health

Changes to a brain network as we age may mean older adults have greater difficulty ignoring distractions while under stress, compared to younger adults.

May 14

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

By Orli Belman Events, Featured, Honors and Awards, School Culture, Students

The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology celebrated the achievements of its largest graduating class ever during the school’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony on May 11 in Tutor Hall on the USC campus.

May 14

USC Professors Receive One of France’s Highest Honors

By Orli Belman Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards

USC Professors Kelvin J. A. Davies and Enrique Cadenas have been named officers of France’s National Order of Merit — a prestigious award and honor bestowed by the President of France (Grand Master of the Order).

May 08

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$20 million gift creates research center on longevity and aging at USC

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Giving, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Research

A new center dedicated to research on longevity and healthy aging has been established at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology with a $20 million gift from Mei-Lee Ney.

May 03

Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Featured, Research, Students

Recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Youthcare offers affordable respite care for unpaid family caregivers caring for someone with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Apr 30

University of Southern California joins the Age-Friendly University Global Network

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Demography, Featured, School Culture, Students

USC is the first university in California to endorse the 10 principles of the international Age-Friendly University Initiative, which highlights how higher education can respond to the challenges and opportunities of an aging population.

Apr 27

Accounting for diversity—and addressing disparities—in aging

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Mitochondria

Moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach is critical for addressing health and social disparities in aging and age-related disease, say USC experts.

Apr 26

Searching for a nursing home? Check multiple review sources, study suggests

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

USC Leonard Davis School study concludes that consumers searching for a nursing home should consider the ratings from Yelp and government sites such as Nursing Home Compare to get a complete picture of a home’s quality and care.