Dr. Robyn Stone
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SVP, Research @LeadingAge, Co-Director of the @LTSSCenter @UMassBoston, Former @HHSgov Deputy Assistant Sec for Disability, Aging, and LTC Policy.
Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2012
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LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston. 147 likes. Nonprofit organization
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The @LTSSCenter will be leaving X/Twitter on March 3. Follow us on our other social media outlets, Facebook and LinkedIn. We will see you there!
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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
washingtonpost.com
One out of 10 workers in the United States are women older than 55. Necessity is often a reason, but so is dedication and purpose.
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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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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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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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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
mentoring.org
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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
ltsscenter.org
A Leaders of Color Network forum at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting will focus on advancing leadership in aging services.
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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
ltsscenter.org
A Leaders of Color Network forum at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting will focus on advancing leadership in aging services.
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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
nytimes.com
What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.
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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.
ltsscenter.org
Reflect on gratitude and resilience in the face of racial and economic disparities, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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
ltsscenter.org
A Leaders of Color Network forum at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting will focus on advancing leadership in aging services.
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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
mcknightsseniorliving.com
Policies aimed at helping workers provide care for family members are often not formalized, leaving employees in a pickle.
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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]
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