There are no easy solutions,” said Dr. Robyn Stone, the co-director for the LeadingAge LTSS Center University of Massachusetts Boston. The brief — “Neighborhood Deprivation and Nursing Home Staffing: Lessons and Policy and Practice” [1/2]

— recommends that policymakers geographically micro-target increased Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to facilities with the greatest staffing inequalities. Read the brief: ltsscenter.org/reports/Neighb… #nursinghome #nursing [2/2]

Building on the Strengths of Rural Communities: Lessons Learned from the Rural Aging Action Network (RAAN). Register for the webinar and download a copy of the RAAN project brief here: ltsscenter.org/rural-aging-ac… Lutheran Services in America HRSA #ruralhealth #rural #ruralhealthday

Workplace policies could help family caregivers navigate challenges of dual role: mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/workplace… McKnight's Senior Living #caregiving #seniorcare #seniorliving #workplace

Enabling team members to pursue their happiness might be the key to solving our workforce crisis, write Jenna Kellerman and Robyn Stone. ltsscenter.org/guiding-caregi… #caregiving #careerhappiness #happiness #workforcesshortage #nursingshortage

Check out this month’s Research Update: Read our new report on rural aging, review our findings on Medicare reimbursement and workforce strategies, and learn about our new studies on disease outbreaks and health literacy. Read more: mailchi.mp/7b78d69f7cf8/l… #LTSS #AgingNews

While another Thanksgiving has passed, we remain grateful for the work the LTSS Center has been able to do to help at-risk older adults remain healthy and independent for as long as possible while reducing unnecessary and costly healthcare utilization. ltsscenter.org/giving-thanks-…

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question. nytimes.com/2024/11/10/hea… The Washington Post #sandwichgeneration #aging #caregiving

We wish you a joyful #HolidaySeason and a new year that brings you good health and joy. #happyholidays

Enabling team members to pursue their happiness might be the key to solving our workforce crisis, write Jenna Kellerman and Robyn Stone. ltsscenter.org/guiding-caregi… #caregiving #careerhappiness #happiness #workforcesshortage #nursingshortage

Adults receiving some support from paid caregivers felt more mastery over their lives than those receiving support from only family or friends. ltsscenter.org/study-psycholo… #caregivers #caregiversupport #caregiving #ltss

On this #ThankYourMentor Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate our mentors by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their presence, support, and the profound impact they’ve had on our lives. Share your story at bit.ly/3m75Duq #MentoringMonth #MentoringAmplifies #mentor

For decades, family duties and discrimination pushed women out of the workforce earlier than men, but today’s older women are staying on the job longer than previous generations. washingtonpost.com/business/2024/… #women #workforce #womenintheworkplace

Jan/Feb Research Update: Check out our new Leadership Diversity Fellowship. Explore the cost of chronic illness for older caregivers. Learn about Medicaid payment-to-cost ratios. Don’t miss Dr. Robyn Stone’s latest blog. Read more: mailchi.mp/leadingage/lts… #LTSS #AgingNews