LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston

We are excited for the LeadingAge Annual Meeting on November 2, 2025. Attending this event is a must for anyone working in long-term services and supports (LTSS), health policy, aging, caregiving, or community organizations. Why attend? 💠Learn from national experts about the trends driving LTSS financing, policy, and workforce strategies. 💠 Discover the latest research and resources to help you better serve older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. 💠 Engage with peers to share challenges, success stories, and innovations in care delivery. 💠 Shape policy: dialogue with stakeholders and thought leaders who are influencing LTSS frameworks at state & federal levels. What to expect: 💠 Keynote speakers and panels packed with actionable insights. 💠 Deep-dives into emerging issues like care preferences, financing models, and equity in access. 💠 Networking opportunities to connect with fellow advocates, researchers, providers, and policymakers. Registration is open now. Secure your spot, bring your questions, and leave with tools you can apply immediately in your work. ↗️ https://lnkd.in/eFQ63_Tm Let’s come together to strengthen long-term care systems that honor dignity, choice, and support for everyone who relies on them. We look forward to seeing you there. #LTSS #LeadingAge2025 #HealthPolicy #Caregiving #Aging #Financing #Collaboration

Women are turning their caregiving experience into fulfilling careers, bringing skills, resilience, and care to the forefront of today’s labor market. This story in @USAToday spotlights their journey and impact. Read more: How caregiving can reshape résumés and opportunity.https://https://lnkd.in/eJU2WP8e #LTSS #Caregiving

The October/November issue of our Research Update newsletter is now available for your review! Meet the distinguished researchers and program experts who have joined our new LTSS Center Fellows Program. Explore our research on wealth and mortality, and review benchmarking data for the Continuing Care at Home model. Discover where LTSS Center team members will present their research in November. Check out three new resources designed to strengthen the aging services workforce. Plus, get to know Dana Conrad, the recipient of the Joan Anne McHugh Award for Excellence in Frontline Nurse Supervision. Read this news and more at: https://lnkd.in/gNkHcBHq #LTSSNewsletter #AgingNews #LTSS #ResearchUpdate

Aging alone is becoming more common—and more complex. How can we ensure care, dignity, and support for older adults without nearby caregivers? New research from the LTSS Center highlights promising findings for long-distance caregiving, an often overlooked but growing reality. Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/eNBAJfRg #AgingWithDignity #LTSS #Caregiving #AgeWell

LTSS Center researchers Robyn Stone and Verena Cimarilli will be among the speakers when LeadingAge California presents its 2nd Tuesday Executive Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, October 14, at 2:30 p.m., ET. With the aging population growing rapidly, the need for sustainable, equitable solutions has never been greater. This free event will bring together experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss financing models that ensure older adults and their families have access to high-quality care without facing financial hardship. Attendees will gain insights into innovative policy approaches, hear lessons learned from states already exploring new strategies, and discover how these efforts can improve equity and strengthen the LTSS system nationwide.This is a timely opportunity to contribute to the national LTSS conversation. https://lnkd.in/gCYsvFvz #LTSS #Aging #HealthPolicy #Caregiving #Financing

Our world is changing faster than ever, and so are the skills required to thrive. Workforce development is all about embracing lifelong learning and staying adaptable. By upskilling and reskilling, you're not just keeping up, you're leading the charge toward progress. Strengthening the LTSS workforce is key to delivering high-quality care. The LTSS Center offers valuable workforce development resources, including research, best practices, and training models to support recruitment, retention, and skill-building. Explore tools that help providers meet today’s staffing challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmc4HW6i #WDM2025 #workforce #workforcedevelopmentmonth #LTSS

Older rural Americans often bear the brunt of floods and disasters—facing isolation and fewer emergency supports, deepening vulnerabilities in aging communities @pbs https://lnkd.in/gTK8sqMy. After reading this article, explore the LTSS Center’s insights, including Why Older Adults are Vulnerable to Climate Change and resources for strengthening disaster preparedness among older populations. https://lnkd.in/dbAeZC5P #hurricaneseason #naturaldisasters #climatechange #olderAmericans #agingAmericans #emergencyprepardness

The LTSS Center is proud to celebrate National Rehabilitation Awareness Week this year with @AMRPA. This week, we reflect on the remarkable patient outcomes that are achieved through the #PowerOfMedicalRehab and reaffirm our commitment to transforming lives #NationalRehabilitationAwarenessWeek

Enabling team members to pursue their happiness might be the key to solving our workforce crisis, write Jenna Kellerman (@jennaseal) and Robyn Stone. https://lnkd.in/gyjjTRzw #caregiving #careerhappiness #happiness #workforcesshortage #nursingshortage

The National Adult Day Services Week observance offers the LTSS Center a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for caregivers. Caregivers work hard to enhance the lives of individuals who rely on adult day services. #ADSWeek2025 #adultcare #caregivers