Dr. Robyn Stone

SVP, Research @LeadingAge, Co-Director of the @LTSSCenter @UMassBoston, Former @HHSgov Deputy Assistant Sec for Disability, Aging, and LTC Policy.

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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 @DrRobynStone’s latest blog. Read more: https://t.co/frlOI2xkys #LTSS #AgingNews

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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. https://t.co/KeBnTjYMa6 #women #workforce #womenintheworkplace

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Higher wages, better training, and career development initiatives can help us recruit and retain these caregivers https://t.co/i2AXGqW3CL #caregivers #nursing #nurusinghomes #workforce [3/3]

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Today’s assisted living residents have more extensive care needs than their predecessors. A growing percentage of these residents are living with some level of cognitive impairment. Many have multiple chronic conditions. [1/3]

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We need an exceptionally competent, stable workforce to provide quality care and promote quality of life for these high-acuity consumers. [2/3]

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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 https://t.co/hcIipUKDSo #MentoringMonth #MentoringAmplifies #mentor

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Adults receiving some support from paid caregivers felt more mastery over their lives than those receiving support from only family or friends.
https://t.co/jN1rAqMNVI #caregivers #caregiversupport #caregiving #ltss

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Enabling team members to pursue their happiness might be the key to solving our workforce crisis, write Jenna Kellerman and Robyn Stone.
https://t.co/NKzD9xfQjL #caregiving #careerhappiness #happiness #workforcesshortage #nursingshortage

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

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What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question. https://t.co/fKncxHQn8C @washingtonpost #sandwichgeneration #aging #caregiving

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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. https://t.co/8Bn4VNwHQT

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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: https://t.co/dY3nPnZOeR #LTSS #AgingNews

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Enabling team members to pursue their happiness might be the key to solving our workforce crisis, write Jenna Kellerman and Robyn Stone.
https://t.co/NKzD9xgo9j #caregiving #careerhappiness #happiness #workforcesshortage #nursingshortage

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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: https://t.co/IkJ4gjUBJ1 @LutheranSvcs @hrsagov #ruralhealth #rural #ruralhealthday

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Workplace policies could help family caregivers navigate challenges of dual role: https://t.co/jRa4VVJ6cF @_McKnightsSL #caregiving #seniorcare #seniorliving #workplace

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— recommends that policymakers geographically micro-target increased Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to facilities with the greatest staffing inequalities. Read the brief: https://t.co/Ja971F4x39 #nursinghome #nursing [2/2]

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