Engaging Communities, Advancing Research
Teresa Ying, Maria Carr, and Kexin Yu completed internships at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging this past academic year. They each received their MSW degree at the 2018 USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work commencement ceremony
An aging American population poses new health and social concerns as well as economic challenges. Could an innovative, cross-disciplinary approach be key to addressing these issues?
The population of the United States is not as young as it used to
More than 280,000 Americans currently live in permanent supportive housing (PSH), and nearly half of those residents are over 50. As more Americans move into PSH, there is an increasing need to address aging in place. The study, funded by
By Vincent Lim
Many in the baby-boomer generation—known for ushering in an era of protests that brought about transformative change in American society—are increasingly turning to churches, temples and mosques to find meaning in their later years of life.
This
By Zen Vuong
Seeing the personality and whole being erased in loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease can be a heart-wrenching experience.
Mental health expert María Aranda, executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, doesn’t want you to
By Vincent Lim
Carl Hill, director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Office of Special Populations, spoke about the impact of mentorship on his research career and efforts to address health disparities at the 2018 Edward R. Roybal Memorial
By Zen Vuong
Retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by following five simple rules. Some of the tips are scientifically proven, while others show promise but require further investigation…
4. Connect with others —
Diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease are rising in tandem with the aging population in the United States, but the disease isn’t spreading evenly across racial and ethnic groups, according to a collaborative report from the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on
Trying to keep your mind in tip-top shape? An expert tells us how you can fight brain decline by living an active and engaged life.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than five million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s.
By Vincent Lim
María Aranda, one of the nation’s leading experts in the study of adults living with medical, functional and psychiatric illnesses, has been appointed the executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging. Named for
