New publication 🚨
Grateful for the family caregivers who took time to share with us their experiences of managing care, medical visits, and accessing home and community based services. #Qualitative #Research #RuralHealth
I’m #hiring 📢
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Policy Tufts University
We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow with scholarly interests at the intersection of public health policy, politics, and aging — a one-year, renewable fellowship based in the Tufts University Community Health Department
Wishing everyone a bright New Year filled with meaningful work, great collaborations, and making contributions towards improving public health and healthy aging for all 💫
🎊Cheers to 2026 from the Health & Productive Aging Lab 🎊
Check out: Community-Based Solutions: A Meta-Synthesis of Challenges Faced by Older Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia and Next Steps @ APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo
Caregiving 2025 Report underscores the vital need for enhanced #research and #advocacy to #support #caregivers, who play a crucial role in our healthcare system. By gathering comprehensive data on their challenges, we can drive policy changes that provide necessary resources and recognition.
“Dementia as a Public Health Issue”
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜
Explore strategies to mitigate your risk and provide support to loved ones living with dementia from Prof Joan Monin @yalesph.bsky.social
May may be ending but, let’s work to keep the momentum of #OlderAmericansMonth all year! Check out these great resources for #HealthyAging !🩺🛟🏃♂️💲🏡
Thank you @ncoaging.bsky.social for putting this info together and sharing!
On this episode of The Dose, journalist Sarah Jane Tribble explains how limited broadband access is worsening chronic illness in many rural communities, and why even some hospitals don’t have internet fast enough to support modern health care.
Great resource providing an example of translating research to real world value! A team of researchers and community partners @ GA Memory Net designed a set of brief videos showing how to use improvisation to enhance interactions and communication in partnership with persons living with #dementia
Unpaid caregivers save the U.S. an est. $600B annually. During Older Americans Month, we honor the 53 million family caregivers who provide an average of 24+ hours of care each week and help millions of Americans live as independently as possible.
May is Older Americans Month! Let’s honor and support the #caregivers who make independence possible.✨
#FlipTheScriptOnAging
#OlderAmericansMonth
“Cuts to #Medicaid could have significant consequences for the nearly 9 million #OlderAdults who depend on the program, especially the 1.5 million who receive home- and community-based services that help them with basic activities of daily living like eating, bathing, and dressing” Milbank M. Fund
Looking forward to watching this upcoming documentary #Caregiving, produced by Bradley Cooper and narrated by award-winning actress Uzo Aduba. Premiering June 24 on PBS and streaming beginning May 27, this film highlights the challenges, triumphs, and realities of caregiving in America.
New #publication in collaboration with amazing VA researchers!
The Visit-Associated Logistics (VAL) Framework includes domains of Scheduling, Preparing for the visit, Visit-related time and travel, Caregiver independence, Routine disruption, and Caregiver feelings and impressions
#Caregiving #Aging
📢 Webinar: Stand Up for Science – A Global Necessity
Scientific integrity is under threat, we must act. Join us to discuss how to protect research & academic freedom.
📅 7 March, 13:00 CET
🎙 @charlottemar.bsky.social, @kityates.bsky.social, @martinmckee.bsky.social
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/Bsk3i
Free webinar event with a panel discussion about #health and #aging policy proposals and implications that could soon come from Capitol Hill and The White House. February 3, 2025 at 3 PM ET
“Caregivers are the glue that holds our health and social care systems together” 🩺🛟🏡
The data from this report gives us insights into the thoughts and needs of future #caregivers 💫
#Aging #Health
In times of #emergency preparedness is key. Let’s ensure every family #caregiver has the tools they need to keep their families safe! Check out this excellent resource and planning guide developed by Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers ⬇️
“For people to be healthy they need to live in a stable, decent affordable home.”
Looking ahead as we move into 2025… “What’s to come for #OlderAmericans?” Interesting perspectives shared in this piece covering topics like #SocialSecurity and #Medicare
Thinking about #2025 resolutions…look no further!
Global Consensus on Optimal Exercise Recommendations for Enhancing Healthy Longevity in Older Adults!
#HealthyAging #AgingWell #ActiveAging
Wonderful piece sharing stories and insights from older adults who live alone by choice or by circumstance — most commonly, a spouse’s death. They share their hopes and fears, challenges, and strategies for #aging solo. #AgingWell 🦋@kffhealthnews.bsky.social
#Advocacy for policy changes and improved access to affordable #healthcare options is crucial to ensure that older adults can maintain their health and quality of life 🛟🩺💉
#HealthPolicy #Aging
Building a more inclusive society: the role of neighbourhood universal design
www.croakey.org/building-a-m...
By RMIT academics Professor Hannah Badland, Dr Amanda Alderton and Dr Elroy Dearn
Here's my attempt to start building up our social gerontology community. I *know* that I am missing folks, so please comment, and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/KnsmUGh
Would love to be added—thanks for curating this list!
Caring for #elderly loved ones during the holidays means balancing their needs with your own. It’s essential to create an atmosphere for all to share and celebrate💫
Remember, the holidays are about #joy, not perfection! 🌟❤️ #HolidayStress #Caregiving #HealthyAging #EnjoyTheSeason #Grateful
Banner that reads "Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024. Public Health is a Lifesaver." #PHTYD
Today is Public Health Thank You Day #PHTYD
Grateful to all the #publichealth professionals who work tirelessly to promote and protect the health of our communities.
@researchamerica.bsky.social #PublicHealthIsALifesaver #PublicHealthHeroes
