Last updated 10/23/2022
Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep
Friday, December 4, 2020
Presented by Laura Cox, OTD, OTR/L
With the disruption to daily life, increased screen use, and heightened stress levels as a result of the global pandemic, many individuals are reporting greater difficulties with their sleep routines. Sleep not only provides us the much-needed energy we all seek, but it supports our brain health (think: memory, focus, acuity) and physical health (think: immune function, blood sugar regulation, cellular repair). In this session, you will learn about the sleep process and how sleep impacts your health. We discussed practical steps you can implement today to improve your sleep.
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Your Behavioral Plan for Improving Your Sleep
Getting “Fit for Life”
Friday, November 20, 2020
Presented by Professor Kimiko Yamada, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CLT, who has spearheaded the Emeriti Center Wellness events with Physical Therapy for the past several years.
Our USC Physical Therapy faculty and graduate students presented information about staying healthy across the lifespan this November. This event was interactive, informative, and fun as we learned about everyday exercises and physical activity! Even though we are mostly stuck at home, we can’t forget to exercise to maintain and improve our health and wellness.
Get a free electronic copy of “Your Everyday Guide: Exercise and Physical Activity” from the National Institute on Aging. This book is full of helpful tips to keep you fit for life.
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Good Oral Health during COVID-19
Friday, October 23, 2020
Covering the Mouth During the Covid Pandemic – Presented by Joyce Sumi, RDH, BS, MS, Director USC Community Oral Health Certificate, USC Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry Division of Periodontology, Diagnostic Sciences and Dental Hygiene
Why is it so important to have clean teeth if a mask is covering your mouth nowadays? What does your mouth say about your overall health? Discover why good oral health is especially critical during this Covid-19 pandemic.
To view the Good Oral Health Presentation click here.
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I’m All Ears! Exploring the Hearing and Balance Organs
Friday, November 6, 2020
Presented by Alaina Basset, AuD, PhD, CCC-A
Learn about the age-related changes that occur to both the hearing and balance organs. We will also discuss the diagnostic tests for the inner ear and the ways to rehabilitate hearing and balance, and how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting hearing healthcare.
To view the Hearing and Balance Organs PowerPoint click here.
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TED Talk on hearing presented by Jim Hudspeth, Biophysicist
USC Department of Otolaryngology