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Gov. Newsom Announces Major Milestones for Alzheimer’s Task Force
Announcement from the California governor’s office, featuring comment from María P. Aranda, member of the Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Preparedness Task Force led by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
María P. Aranda receives research recognition award from National Hispanic Council on Aging
María P. Aranda, the Margaret W. Driscoll/Louise M. Clevenger professor in Social Policy and Administration and executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, is named the 2024 recipient of the Research Recognition Award from the National Hispanic
Professors selected as 2024 Fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Two distinguished faculty members of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are selected for induction into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) for 2024. María P. Aranda, the Margaret W. Driscoll/Louise M. Clevenger Professor
Key USC Researchers’ Dementia Cost Model Aims to Help Patients, Families
An A-list of researchers from across USC is building a dementia cost model that will generate comprehensive national, annual estimates of the cost of dementia that could benefit patients and their families, thanks to a five-year, $8.2 million federal grant
Research of Professor Yuri Jang Dispels “Model Minority” Myth
The Asian-American population is often referred to as the “model minority” – well-educated, healthy, self-sufficient and problem-free. The work of Yuri Jang, professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, has uncovered a very different scenario, particularly among
Aranda Earns 2022 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award from the Gerontological Society of America
María P. Aranda, professor and executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, has been selected to receive the 2022 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award by the Gerontological Society of America. This honor is presented in recognition
Research Spotlight
Positive Mood and Active Life Program to Reduce Depression Study
Testing the effectiveness of a 12-week intervention with long-term care facility (LTCF) residents with high depression rates.
Text-Messaging Intervention for Physical Activity in Permanent Supportive Housing
Testing the feasibility and acceptability of a pilot study with the goal of instilling personal goal setting and self-regulation in persons living in supportive housing through text messaging.
Social Support for Latino Diabetics with Text Messaging
A randomized clinical controlled trial to test the effect of social support training with friends and family of diabetes patients in increasing patient motivation and healthier behaviors.