New Grant Launches Phase 3 of Intergenerational Programming Initiative

The Retirement Research Foundation is supporting a multi-phased project to expand high-quality intergenerational programming in affordable senior housing....

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How Do Parent-Child Relationships Work in Later Life?

An ongoing study, led by LTSS Center Fellow Kathrin Boerner, focuses on retirement-age adults with living parents....

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Tool: Maximizing LTSS Benefits under Medicaid Managed Care

Community Catalyst offers online resource to help shape managed care policies....

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Economic Disparities Between Whites and Minorities Persist in Retirement, Says Study

New research from the LTSS Center details large differences in the value of assets held by white, black and Hispanic older adults....

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Reducing Elderspeak in Nursing Homes

LTSS Center researchers are helping the University of Kansas School of Nursing pilot test an online training program to enhance communication in nursing homes....

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Study Examines Influence of Consumer Panels on Medicare-Medicaid Plans

Researchers found that consumer advisory councils at Medicare-Medicaid Plans focused most on member benefits, coordination of care, and delivery of services....

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Evaluating a Workforce Training Program Focusing on Ageism

A new study will evaluate whether a video-based training program on ageism has any effect on workers’ self-reported attitudes about aging, and their behaviors, job satisfaction, and intent to leave the job....

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Bringing Service Coordination Home in Rural Ohio

Service coordinators at National Church Residences sip tea and chat on front porches while connecting rural elders with home-based services....

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2018 Research Highlights

It’s been a busy year for the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Here’s an overview of our accomplishments during 2018....

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LeadingAge and UMass Boston Unveil New Research Website

The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston today established its digital presence on the Internet by unveiling its new website: www.LTSScenter.org....

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