Changing the Conversation

Explore our news round-up from February 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.

Wallis Annenberg GenSpace was honored to welcome Hollywood icons Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, Billy Porter, and producer Donna Gigliotti to celebrate their hit movie 80 for Brady and to talk about the importance of positive portrayals of older adults on-screen.  

Explore our news round-up from January 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.

Wallis Annenberg GenSpace had the great honor of hosting the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) VIP Salon for Giving Tuesday, in partnership with the Annenberg Foundation.

Explore our news round-up from December 2022. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.

Director of Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, Dr. Jennifer Wong, moderated an insightful conversation on Harnessing the Power of Human Connection in the 2022 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit.

Director of Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, Dr. Jennifer Wong, was honored to be a panelist in this year’s General Assembly of the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA), speaking about age diversity and creating a co-generational community.

Card games are not only one of the most popular pastimes around the world but also a tool for keeping the mind sharp. From strategizing for a win to keeping track of the rules of any given game, card games are a fun, safe, and brain-stimulating activity perfect for older adults.

Read GenSpace Director Dr. Jennifer Wong’s opinion piece about revolutionizing spaces for older adults on PBS’ Next Avenue

Explore our news round-up from September 2022 where we examine stories about older adults and aging in America. 

GenSpace says a fond farewell to our USC Summer OT interns. Watch this fun recap video of what they did throughout their time here at GenSpace!

Explore our news round-up from August 2022 where we examine stories about older adults and aging in America. 

Several economic factors have led more older adults to make a return to the workforce or contemplate a return. Some are looking to pad their retirement, others want to support their families, while others are looking for a way to stay connected and active in this new stage of life.

Our news round-up from July dives into stories about older adults and tech addiction, how ageism affects health, and impr

Our culture tends to create physical and emotional silos between generations, which can cause people to miss out on opportunities for connection. As our society adapts amidst this ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever that intergenerational partnerships be integrated into our society.

Los Angeles County is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of older adults, with nearly 2 million people identified as being 60 years and older.