In memoriam: Vern Bengtson, professor of gerontology, social work and sociology
In a USC career that spanned over 50 years, Bengtson explored the roles of faith and family across generations. To read more click here.
NIH Awards Grant for Conference Series on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disparities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is supporting a two-installment conference series starting in 2019 that will be organized and hosted by USC Roybal Institute, which will bring together emerging and senior scholars to address health disparities that influence health
Aranda Testifies on Making Los Angeles More Age Friendly
By Vincent Lim
María Aranda, executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, gave expert testimony before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors during one of its standing meetings, as the board discussed approving a motion
Aranda Named New Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Education Core of USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Roybal Executive Director María P. Aranda is the new director of the Outreach, Recruitment and Education (ORE) Core of the USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC).
Aranda is an associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work with
Chi and Bengtson Ranked Among the Most Influential Social Work Faculty
USC Roybal Institute Senior Scientists Iris Chi and Vern Bengtson were listed among the top 100 most influential contemporary social work faculty determined using the H-Index, according an article published in the Journal of Social Service Research. Bengston was ranked
STAT Op-Ed: HHS must act boldly to help African-Americans fight Alzheimer’s disease
By Karen D. Lincoln
Former model and restaurateur B. Smith is a likely representation of life with Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond the gasps over Smith’s home life — she lives with her husband and his live-in girlfriend — her situation points