Community Partnerships
The Roybal Institute builds community-university coalitions that advance the quality of life of low-income, multiethnic elders.
Events
Sep 11
2012 International Conference on Aging in the Americas
The USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin, will be hosting the 2012 International Conference on Aging in the Americas at USC.
Dates: 09/11/2012, 09/12/2012, 09/13/2012: All day
University Park Campus Davidson Conference Center (DCC)
News & Announcements
Current Conditions Among Older Latinos and African Americans in Low- and Middle-Income Los Angeles Neighborhoods
The USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging conducted a community survey to learn—in the wake of the recent economic crisis—about the living situations and social relationships, patterns of activity limitation and health/mental health of older residents of East and South Los Angeles.
To read the full report, click here (PDF).
To read a summary of findings from the report, click here (PDF).
Para leer este informe en español, clic aquí (PDF).
Daily News Briefings
News Briefs for May 16
- "You Need a Song to Bring You Through": The Use of Religious Songs to Manage Stressful Life Events
Researchers explore how religious songs are used to help African American older adults cope with stressful life events. - Emotional Labour and Successful Ageing in the Workplace among Older Chinese Employees
The study finds that employees who can better regulate both their internal feelings and external expressions are more likely to successfully age in the workplace.
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Contact Us
USC Roybal Institute on AgingSchool of Social Work
Montgomery Ross Fisher Building (MRF)
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411
Phone: (213) 740-1887
Fax: (213) 740-7735
Email: uscroybal@usc.edu