The LTSS Center Blog is the place where our researchers share their insights about the latest trends in the field of long-term services and supports, and offer updates about the research they’re conducting.
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Reducing the Risk of Hospital Readmission After Post-Acute Rehab
Providers could use the results of a recent study to reduce the likelihood of rehospitalization after post-acute rehabilitation.
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LTSS Center: Durable, Strong, and Resilient
After 3 years, the LTSS Center has become a cohesive team of researchers who have learned to be flexible and resilient.
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6 Practices to Strengthen the Home Care Workforce
The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts gave me one of my most memorable experiences of 2019.
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Home Care Aides Stand Behind Every Successful Home Care Team
It’s time we did a better job of integrating home care aides into home-based care teams.
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Refugees: 1 Solution to the LTSS Workforce Crisis?
There’s an untapped source of reliable workers that you may not know about.
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Academia Meets the Real World at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting
How 5 days in San Diego reinforced the importance of applied research for one UMass Boston student.
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Behind-the-Scenes Work Makes Research Possible
LTSS Center researchers can’t do their jobs without critical, behind-the-scenes work from non-researchers.
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Harvard Housing Study: Is the Glass Half Full?
A study on housing older adults reveals some positive trends, and gives reason for worry.
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Who Benefits When Residents Serve as Mentors? Everybody.
Engaging residents in mentorship programs can improve their mental health and quality of life.
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The Impact of Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Asset Ownership Among Older Adults
Low asset levels leave most black and Hispanic elders at greater risk when facing care costs.