USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging

In case you missed it, a conversation with faith two Faith Leaders with Pacific Islander and Asian Roots about History, Justice & Faith https://fb.watch/40Ugz7q0Mu/

Annual Alzheimer's Association facts and figures includes a special report on #race #ethnicity and #AlzheimersInAmerica. https://youtu.be/xjJRUNqr7sk

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Join Executive Director Dr. Maria P. Aranda and experts of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging for a virtual showcase highlighting the institute's mission of advancing research, policy, and practice to improve the lives of older adults and their families from diverse communities locally, regionally, and globally. Webinar Sign-Up: https://usc.zoom.us//27161229456/WN_0cvWVS2vSPiORiFsTKkL9g

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is in need of your financial support. https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/sw-students--usc

Are you a a caregiver for someone living with #dementia? @USCRoybal is recruiting family caregivers to join a research study. Caregivers will participate in free @AlzheimersLA online classes to learn to navigate challenges of caring for a family member with #memoryloss #Alzheimers

#DrMariaAranda recently funded #dementia #caregiving study is recruiting participants. We are thrilled to have as community partners Alzheimer's Los Angeles and St. Barnabas Senior Services. https://roybal.usc.edu/socalcaregiver/

Join me in congratulating our colleague, Iris Aguilar, MSPA in successfully passing her doctorate qualifying exam and proposal defense on Social Engagement & Delaying Cognitive Decline in Mexican-Americans: Implications for Age-Friendly Cities Initiative. It is an important milestone of moving from doctoral student to candidate. Congratulations!

A poster presentation by our Assistant Director, Iris Aguilar at #AAIC20. It describes the rates and characteristics of family caregivers who work for the City and County Los Angeles that responded to the PALA 2017 needs assessment survey. #purposefulagingla

Watch a discussion on the effects of COVID-19 on our communities of color. https://urldefense.com//__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!-HPccHH-DKLzXw9i

The effect of the pandemic on our communities of color. https://urldefense.com//__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!-HPccHH-DKLzXw9i

Working with our doctoral students during #pandemic to discuss the impact on #olderadults. #TrojansTogether #DaysofSCupport.

Elder populations are more vulnerable to COVID-19, so how can they stay safe? Maria Aranda, associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social ...Work and executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, provides expert tips on how older adults can stay safe and reduce stress during this unprecedented emergency. Although geared for an older audience, these tips apply to everyone, young and old! http://ow.ly/7B4c50yYfqh

Today we pause to thank workers on International Workers' Day. We send a special message to #HealthCareWorkers #FirstResponders that put their own life at risk every day and make sacrifices to carry out their duties. #ThankYou!! #FightOn

Join us in welcoming Dean Sarah Gehlert to USC USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. We feel inspired by her scientific work on #HealthEquity and #disparities. https://roybal.usc.edu//dr-sarah-gehlert-new-dean-of-the-/

COVID-19 has moved staying connected online. Unfortunately, access is not equal. Our senior scientist Dr. Yuri Jang is a coauthor on a recently published article discussing important issues about the digital divide. https://roybal.usc.edu//trends-in-internet-use-among-olde/

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has great tips in multiple languages for coping with #covid19 https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/

Oscar De La Hoya donation challenge to benefit Adventist Health (White Memorial) serving in the heart of Los Angeles. #BeInspired

High cost of healthcare remains a critical issue for aging and ever more so relevant in today's crisis. Gerontological Society of America journalist in aging fellow Agustin Duran highlights this issue in La Opinion. https://laopinion.com//los-altos-costos-medicos-ponen-en-/