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Gerson Galdamez, PhD, presents “Elder Abuse and COVID-19: The Latinx Perspective”
Gerson Galdamez, PhD, program associate at Fundamental Inc. and alumni of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, presents “Elder Abuse and COVID-19: The Latinx Perspective” for the 4th Biennial Virtual Family Violence Prevention Symposium hosted by Kaiser Permanente. The Symposium presentation took place virtually on March 5, 2021.
Recent Articles
- Podcast: Working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable older adultsby USC Leonard Davis Communications on June 7, 2022 at 9:37 pm
Mary Pickford Chair in Gerontology Kate Wilber discusses her work exploring ways to provide long-term care services and supports that allow older adults to be as independent as possible and the challenges and opportunities that technology provides in this area. The post Podcast: Working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable older adults appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- USC Family Caregiver Support Center Wins Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awardby Beth Newcomb on March 4, 2021 at 9:39 pm
Honor recognizes impactful public policy work. The post USC Family Caregiver Support Center Wins Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyondby Beth Newcomb on May 21, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Galdamez says his years at the Leonard Davis School have provided him with many incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to travel and engage in policymaking and foundation work. The post Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Older Workers Face A Tough Decision: Stay Inside… Or Earn A Paycheck? (LAist)by Beth Newcomb on March 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm
LAist quoted Kate Wilber of the USC Leonard Davis School on whether older workers should continue working or follow public health recommendations and stay home. The post Older Workers Face A Tough Decision: Stay Inside… Or Earn A Paycheck? (LAist) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Older workers deciding to work or stay home (KPCC-FM)by Beth Newcomb on March 17, 2020 at 7:51 pm
KPCC-FM interviewed Kathleen Wilber of the USC Leonard Davis School on how older workers must choose to either continue to work or follow public health recommendations to stay home. The post Older workers deciding to work or stay home (KPCC-FM) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Addressing Social Isolationby Orli Belman on March 11, 2020 at 6:54 pm
USC gerontology experts have tips for how you can help older adults practice social distancing but still feel in touch. The post Addressing Social Isolation appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it (Houston Chronicle)by Beth Newcomb on December 16, 2019 at 6:43 pm
The Houston Chronicle (via The Conversation) featured a column by Kathleen Wilber on why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse and scams. The post Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it (Houston Chronicle) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- Shining a Light on Elder Abuseby Orli Belman on December 11, 2019 at 10:42 pm
One in six older adults worldwide is believed to be a victim of some form of abuse. The post Shining a Light on Elder Abuse appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019by USC Leonard Davis Communications on November 11, 2019 at 11:41 pm
The 2019 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting will feature symposia, posters and papers led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers. The post USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019 appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impactby Beth Newcomb on April 6, 2019 at 2:15 am
PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent is devoting her doctoral program to investigating the important but overlooked topic of intimate partner violence in older adults. The post PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
News Archive
June 2017: 6 Myths About Elder Abuse
PBS’ “Next Avenue” quoted Kathleen Wilber of the USC Leonard Davis School on how the signs of elder abuse are not always apparent.
Feb 2017: Why More Firms Should Adopt the Facebook Bereavement Policy
PBS’ “NextAvenue” quoted Kate Wilber of the USC Leonard Davis School of the positive impact extended paid bereavement time can have on an employee’s relationship with an employer.
Sep 2016: How Can Health Care Professionals Protect Seniors from Elder Abuse?
Doctors, first responders and other health care professionals can use techniques inspired by law enforcement to better identify and address cases of elder abuse, according to a clinical case study led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology researchers. Marti DeLiema PhD ’15 is first author of the case study…
Nov 2015: Representing USC Leonard Davis School at GSA 2015
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Conference provides a platform for showcasing research and establishing professional academic connections across the U.S. and abroad. The Secure Old Age Lab had a considerable presence at the 2015 GSA Conference in Florida, representing some of the social aging research being conducted at…
June 2014: New Study Reveals Tactics Used For Training Sales Associates to Deceive Older Adults
Why do telemarketers and other sales persons seem to have no moral qualms peddling bogus products and services to consumers? Do they know that they are actively participating in a scam? Do they care? A new study from the USC Davis School of Gerontology helps answer these questions.
July 2012: USC Study Examines Abuse of Low-Income Latino Elders
A sobering new study by researchers from the USC Davis School of Gerontology finds that elder abuse in low-income Latino communities goes largely unreported. More than 40 percent of Latino elders told Spanish-speaking interviewers that they had been abused or neglected in the last year — yet only 1.5 percent of…
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