News - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Mar 20

Giving back “comes naturally” for USC Leonard Davis supporter Keith Renken

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Community Service, Featured, Giving

The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has been a recipient of Keith Renken's support through the establishment of a scholarship fund, the Renken Family Scholarship, as well as his leadership as former chair of the school’s Board of Councilors.

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.

Mar 14

Older adults are experiencing “delayed aging,” better health

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

Study reveals some good news, especially for men, say USC and Yale researchers.

Mar 14

Students take steps to make Los Angeles more livable for older adults

By Orli Belman Alumni, Caregiving, Community Service, Demography, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, School Culture, Students

From keeping pedestrians safe in Glendale to connecting people to social opportunities in Cudahy, USC students developed interactive tools to help improve quality of life for seniors across the Los Angeles region.

Mar 14

Research that reflects the community

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Demography, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

The Healthy Minds Research Volunteer Corps links scientists with potential research participants of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the greater Los Angeles area.

Mar 14

5 things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health

USC social work and gerontology faculty member Maria Aranda answers questions to help you succeed at caring for a family member with dementia.

Mar 12

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Why seniors are susceptible to phone scams and fraud, and how to stop them

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness

Changes in aging brains could make it harder to know when we’re being cheated, but prevention is possible, says Professor Laura Mosqueda.

Mar 07

Extraordinary undergraduate research focuses on cells’ ability to repair oxidative damage

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Lifespan Health, Research, Students

Two USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology undergraduate researchers earned prestigious awards for research focused on sex differences in cells’ ability to repair oxidative stress.