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By Karen Lincoln
California’s population is aging. By 2030, 18 percent of the state will be 65 or older. More significantly, this population will be increasingly racially and ethnically diverse. Current projections suggest that 52% of these older adults will

By Vincent Lim
With Americans living longer than ever, an increasing number of older adults will face the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s, most significantly the aging Latino population, which is anticipated to grow 224 percent by 2030.
A new

María Aranda, an associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work a senior scientist at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, was named to the board of directors of St. Barnabas Senior Services (SBSS).
SBSS

By William Vega
NYU clinical professor Yvonne Latty never expected the hardships faced as a caregiver for her mother living with Alzheimer’s. From the 24/7 care to the rising medical bills, the experience has been overwhelming. Her attempts to access

The demand for family caregivers for adults who are 65 or older is increasing significantly, and family caregivers need more recognition, information and support to fulfill their responsibilities and maintain their own health, financial security and well-being, says a new

By Vincent Lim
Many family caregivers report positive benefits from their efforts, including developing a greater sense of purpose in one’s life, but caregiving can also be a source of physical and emotional stress.
Findings from several studies suggest that

By Jason Resendez
Unless a medical breakthrough is discovered that prevents, cures or slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the incidence and cost of Alzheimer’s on U.S. Latinos will grow exponentially by 2060, according to a report released today by

By Lynn Lipinski
Social work pioneer Suzanne Dworak-Peck ’65, MSW ’67 has donated a historic $60 million to endow and name the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, cementing its standing as one of the world’s most innovative institutions

About the USC School of Social Work
The USC School of Social Work is recognized as one of the most innovative in the nation. Our research environment is vibrant, interdisciplinary, and highly supported. We provide intellectual leadership in the areas

Ann Nguyen, a postdoctoral scholar at the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, was recognized with the Award for Early Career Excellence in Research by the Program for Research on Black Americans at the University of Michigan’s Institute for