NEW: More than 16 million Americans live alone while growing old. Surprisingly little is known about their experiences. @judith_graham explores how they manage in a society that still assumes family takes care of elders. https://t.co/vYlSLQlcVj
In 28 states, including New Jersey, fewer than one-quarter of senior care communities meet @CMSGov's staffing mandate.
Ultimately the new regulations and one-size-fits-all approach will force facilities to close or downsize.
#ProtectOurSeniors https://t.co/E2vtiVycHO
Our study sheds light on over-reliance on antipsychotics in understaffed nursing homes in disadvantaged areas. There’s a need for targeted funds to these neighborhoods to bridge gaps in patient care. Thanks @AARP for covering this work. https://t.co/sN3Vcu4UPN
Research: Do physicians think they need education to support family caregivers? Parmar, J., et al. Family physicians’ preferences for education to support family caregivers: a sequential mixed methods study. BMC Prim. Care 25, 80 (2024). https://t.co/o5jt1JcoIU
@geronsociety Since your coming to #Tampa & trying to raise awareness of #LGBTQ orgs in Tampa Bay please include the LGBTQ Caregiver Center on your website references and help us spared the word about this developing national resource hub - we are looking for sponsors - https://t.co/O4L4i8paPl
A national care movement led to the passing of the 2022 US National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Hear from leaders on coalition building across aging, disability and illness advocacy groups.
#CCCESummit2023 https://t.co/c0LtLkA68b
@LivMendelsohn@jason_r_DC @NJorwic
"Peer support is essential for a comprehensive continuum of care. More than that, peers are essential to evolving our systems into something more effective, impactful, trauma-informed and recovery-focused."
https://t.co/gy7Ds8i40k
People with an abundance of specific neurons are more likely to escape cognitive decline despite having signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains https://t.co/tMa6vB3p2A
I am so excited to share @allisonmays & my chapter on #SDOH in @springerpub new Geriatric Medicine textbook. We discuss #ageism, social isolation & #loneliness and other #insecurities that influence health outcomes of older persons. ⬇️
https://t.co/SW0lK6P4FO
Like @BLS_gov@Urban’s Well-being & Basic Needs Survey also finds large disparities in access to #paidleave AND that those without paid leave are significantly more likely to forgo needed #medicalcare. @JSmalligan and Michael Karpman https://t.co/1gZMNbqbdB