Secure Old Age News Archives

Jun 07

Podcast: Working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable older adults

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Podcast

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.

Mar 04

Group of individuals standing together in front of a screen for the California Task Force on Family Caregiving

USC Family Caregiver Support Center Wins Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Honors and Awards

Honor recognizes impactful public policy work.

May 21

Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Events, Featured, Students

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.

Mar 18

Older Workers Face A Tough Decision: Stay Inside… Or Earn A Paycheck? (LAist)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

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.

Mar 17

Older workers deciding to work or stay home (KPCC-FM)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

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.

Mar 11

Addressing Social Isolation

By Orli Belman Featured

USC gerontology experts have tips for how you can help older adults practice social distancing but still feel in touch.

Dec 16

Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it (Houston Chronicle)

By Beth Newcomb In the News

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.

Dec 11

Shining a Light on Elder Abuse

By Orli Belman Elder Abuse, Featured

One in six older adults worldwide is believed to be a victim of some form of abuse.

Nov 11

USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019

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

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.

Apr 05

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Elder Abuse, School Culture, Student Profile

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.

Secure Old Age News

Podcast: Working to improve health outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable older adults

USC Family Caregiver Support Center Wins Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award

Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond

Older Workers Face A Tough Decision: Stay Inside… Or Earn A Paycheck? (LAist)

Older workers deciding to work or stay home (KPCC-FM)

Addressing Social Isolation

Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it (Houston Chronicle)

Shining a Light on Elder Abuse

USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

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