Uncovering the secrets of the ‘SuperAgers’
A new effort from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology aims to glean life lessons from people who are redefining what old age looks like.
New research focuses on cells’ building blocks, aging and stress
Foundation grants support newly published research at the intersection of stress responses, aging and cellular structure and function.
USC chapter of Dialogue Society focuses on outreach to older adults
Joining forces with existing chapters at UCLA and UCI, the USC chapter focuses on student outreach to older adults, including those living in senior communities.
Disadvantaged workers face more challenges in retirement, too
As Healthy Aging Month winds down, research from USC Price’s Emma Aguila documents the varied work pathways of America’s increasingly diverse older workforce.
Some forms of elder abuse worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC — the first direct comparison of elder abuse data before and during the pandemic — found increased reports of physical and emotional abuse.
California millionaire’s tax that funds mental health programs prevented 5,500 suicides, study shows
Reductions in suicide were greatest among older adults, raising questions about how to better serve younger people with mental health challenges, a USC Price study finds.
Stress accelerates aging of immune system, study finds
Everyday stressors, traumatic events, job strain and discrimination prematurely weaken the body’s mix of immune cells, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disease.
USC scientists identify genetic variants linked to mobility changes in aging
Study suggests changes in strength and mobility may depend on genetic variations in a critical mitochondrial enzyme and provides a new biomarker linked to age-related muscle health.
Keeping the planet healthy could help people have healthier lifespans, too
EARTH WEEK: Experts at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology share why caring for the environment can help people as they age.
Winning collaboration makes homes safer for aging Angelenos
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology joins forces with Rebuilding Together to help those in need and teach professionals how to help older adults age safely at home.
Social workers produce first study investigating forgotten HIV population
The first generation of people with hemophilia to live past 50 are aging in a world that doesn’t know what to do with them.
What if doctors could stop arthritis before it starts?
A novel off-the-shelf bio-implant containing embryonic stem cells has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of cartilage injuries.
Medicaid expansion linked to reductions in mortality
Expanding Medicaid may result in an overall drop in adult deaths of nearly 4% each year, a study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds.
USC researcher envisions Siri-like assistants and VR travel for older people and their caregivers
Professor Skip Rizzo’s 89-year-old mother test-drives his innovations.
Immigration boosts U.S. life expectancy, according to USC/Princeton study
Life expectancy for immigrants increased while that of the U.S.-born population declined between 2010 and 2017. The mix of immigrants and an increase in American-born overdose deaths each played a role.
Former rock star seeks master’s to address addiction in older adults
As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.
7 tips about Alzheimer’s and brain health, from reducing risk to supporting caregivers
Experts from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology share what they’ve learned from years of studying Alzheimer’s disease.
Keck School of Medicine awarded $2 million to help identify if financial vulnerability is risk factor for Alzheimer’s
A grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow the Han Research Lab to study the link between financial decision-making and Alzheimer’s disease.
Amazon indigenous group’s lifestyle may hold a key to slowing aging
Despite high levels of inflammation, the Tsimane people in Bolivia are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly, a USC study finds.
When Grandpa can’t figure out FaceTime: Students teach tech to connect to older adults
Smartphone support and health advice helped seniors and USC students from seven health-related disciplines get through the pandemic.
COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers
The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.
‘It was just the right thing to do’: USC geriatrics physician brings vaccines to the most vulnerable
Laura Mosqueda knows that many of her older patients can’t make the trek to mass vaccination sites. That’s why she’s administering at-home COVID-19 vaccines.
Beyond genes and environment, random variations play important role in longevity
The USC-UCLA paper introducing a new conceptual model notes that only about 10 to 35% of longevity can be traced to genes inherited from our parents.
Master’s student and aspiring dietitian aims to promote healthy habits
Alicia Miller plans on working with women and children in underserved communities after completing her master’s program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology