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Communicating with other team members in long-term care, compiled by Joanne Rader & Wendy Lustbader, c2007

Simple twice a day walks for hospitalized patients was very effective at preventing declines in life space mobility. One of my favoriate Geriatrics studies jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

Polarisation Part 2: Growing Up In Between: Strangers, Gods and Monsters - Is it possible in every instance, that extremely polarised communities can find ways to “grow up in between”? Through the reimagined story… nurturedevelopment.org/blog/polarisat…

This is a major failure of America's healthcare system (and policies). Would-be doctors want nothing to do with kids and the elderly, the areas in huge need. cc Joe Angelelli joncwarner

What fosters connection between older and younger people? Lots of puppies and a few kittens too. 🐶🐱🥰 Kudos to the "Fur-Ever Friends" program at Vincentian Collaborative System for bringing together pets and people of all ages! 👏

A beautiful and empowering example of how genuinely person-centered support for a person living with #dementia starts with focusing on who they are and what they can do (rather than on who we wish they were and what they may struggle to do).

These grants are fantastic chances to make our communities more livable places for people of all ages! And this webinar is a great way to learn more about the program and how to apply!

“My hope... is that folks who never come into the Hill District see their family roots here and see humanity here." ❤️ This project by Macedonia FACE, Pitt Computer Science & Carnegie Museum of Art uses VR to tell stories of the Hill District, one of our #AgeFriendlyNeighborhoods! pitt.edu/pittwire/featu…

NEW study by Ashvin Gandhi & Andrew Olenski find nursing homes hide profits through related party transactions. Brittany Trang covers the study in STAT. Here is a short thread on why this matters for nursing home policy. statnews.com/2024/03/07/nur…

"Whatever the path to substance use disorder, those living with this condition... need and deserve our support." #ICYMI: Jennifer Georgulis of Allegheny County DHS Area Agency on Aging wrote this American Society Aging essay on older adults living with substance use disorder. generations.asaging.org/substance-use-…

Older adults make up the fastest growing segment of our region’s workforce. We’re loving this Next Avenue piece by Richard Eisenberg that highlights two very different views on retirement. #OlderAmericansMonth #PoweredbyConnection ACLgov nextavenue.org/working-in-ret…

Did you know May is #OlderAmericansMonth? It's important that we serve the older adults in our communities + Recognize that at every age, social connections & group activities (like cycling!) have a profound impact on health and well-being. Learn more: Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh @ACLGov

JUST RELEASED | #TogetherinCare issue brief - Empowering Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand for Care PHI & National Alliance for Caregiving. Contains actionable recommendations for policymakers, employer providers & other stakeholders: togetherincare.org

Here is a little factoid from some Census estimates released this morning. Most common ages in the Pittsburgh MSA in 2023: Age Population 65 36,505 64 36,164 62 36,041 66 36,026 63 35,678

D-SNP enrollment by plan in Pennsylvania, April 2023 thru April 2024

Medicaid is paying millions for salty, fat-laden ‘medically tailored’ cheeseburgers and sandwiches “Homestyle Direct’s Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich — offered as part of its diabetes menu — boasts 980 milligrams of sodium.” statnews.com/2024/07/11/med…

#Ageism and Elections: This is a special episode with listener-submitted questions that address concerns of Cognitive Fitness of candidates for office as well as Ageism. Guests Louise Aronson and Ken Covinsky. Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp317 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

As we age, we continue to make huge contributions to society. People aged 50 and over are the most likely to volunteer, vote and provide unpaid care. However significant barriers remain. Ageism is embedded in society and causes inequalities + significant harm to older individuals

Spread the word! BrownGerontology's publicly-available LTCFocus data resource now includes 4 years of national home health data! Similar to the nursing home data, variables are aggregated from standardized clinical assessments (OASIS) and aggregated at agency, county & state levels.

Toronto hospital system offers housing to homeless ER patients. University Health Network project designed to improve lives of people experiencing #homelessness while reducing use of the strained public health care system, by Kelly Grant theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… via The Globe and Mail Andrew Boozary MD