Kimberly VanHaitsma

Director of Program for Person Centered Living Systems of Care. .

[Nev Jones PhD @viscidula]

The very best of investigative journalism. Please check out this critically important report on competency restoration purgatory in Allegheny County & PA - relevant across the US. 🙏@BrittanyHailer & @DTOhl

[Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence @PSU_CGNE]

Add a 🌼to your calendar on April 2 to join CGNE's spring celebration! We'll say thanks to our community, share '22 impacts, and honor #gero champions & students. Plenty of time for learning & networking, too. Keep an eye out here for reg info. @PSUNursing @AgeFriendlyCare

[Nev Jones PhD @viscidula]

Really dismaying to see this & a second recent @people spin job on psychosis & ‘insight’. Obviously there are a range of views in play, the actual issues are complex & fraught—these articles entirely lack balance, oversimplify, medicalize & help no one in the process.

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

The last 2 years have shown us how essential relationships with family and friends are for everyone's wellbeing -- including people living with dementia. We encourage using PAL cards to spark engagement and conversation. Here are some PAL card resources : https://t.co/AZalX8PD3D

[Clinical Gero @clinical_gero]

👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾Just in - making sure your preferences ❤️ are heard👂🏾in #nursinghome. To featured in our forthcoming issue on #mentalhealth in Black and African American older adults! @DrNHicks @kvanhaitsma @miamiuniversity @PennState https://t.co/TvwzNGjzYp

[Kimberly VanHaitsma @kvanhaitsma]

@ClaireMOConnor1 @DementiaCRC @UNSWScience @HammondCare @DementiaAus Awesome news! I am very excited that your important work is moving forward. Congratulations!

[Aaron P. Brinen,PsyD @recoverWithCBT]

Watching @DrKope present @VUMCPsych grand rounds.

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

If you want to learn even more about the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Intervention Quality Improvement Project, check out this recorded IPPI webinar where Dr. Katy Abbott and Alex Heppner go into more detail about the project and its benefits! https://t.co/gBdrWVT0jy

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

Mark your calendars! On July 20 @linkedsenior and speakers Dr. Katy Abbott and Alex Heppner will be hosting a webinar that discusses experiences and findings from their replication of the PAL Card QIP with providers from four different states. Register now https://t.co/ybIGsmMkwh

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Obama-era health care law, preserving coverage for millions of Americans. https://t.co/lIwN9IeEGF

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

Don't forget to check out our new website we developed and designed this past year! We keep it up to date and filled with information. Check it out here! https://t.co/bkzxsEZPs8 #PBL #personcenteredcare

[Janice Whitaker @JaniceMWhitaker]

Thank YOU Juniper friends for all you are doing to care for older adults during the pandemic! Your efforts have been extraordinary! @junipervillages @PSUNursing @PSU_CGNE

[Old People Are Cool @Oldplparecool]

93-year-old announcer Charlie Brotman just served in his 16th #inauguration. Here's why he's honored to do the job. https://t.co/qqwLiBm9PW #gerotwitter #OldPeopleAreCool @linkedsenior @TIME @growingbolder

[Old People Are Cool @Oldplparecool]

"Megan scrapped her original plans and had her two nans - aged 80 and 90 - as #bridesmaids instead." #OldPeopleAreCool #gerotwitter #wedding @linkedsenior @BBCWorld
https://t.co/kDuZh8P6L7

[Janice Whitaker @JaniceMWhitaker]

Well said, Marsha! 👍💙

[kiernan @KiernanRiley4]

Passed my comprehensive exam and getting vaccinated on the same day. Today’s a dream! #phd #phdlife

[Janice Whitaker @JaniceMWhitaker]

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement, Murna! 🎉

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

The @commonwealthfnd published an article that touches on strengthening nursing home policy in a post pandemic world. It is a very informational article that touches on many great reform ideas. Read the whole article here https://t.co/bdyeMSGT8u! #PBL #personcenteredcare

[Debra Dobbs @ddobbs02]

@queeralamode

[PrefBasedLiving @PrefBasedLiving]

Another member on our team, Caroline Madrigal, reports on "Barriers and Facilitators to Fulfilling Nursing Home Residents Preferences" during @geronsociety 2020 Annual Meeting online! It is on demand so join whenever you can. https://t.co/EvCS7iXGNK #GSA2020 #PreferenceBasedCare