LTSS Blog

Relationships Matter in Nursing Home Care

Relationship-based care is more important—and harder to achieve—than you think, writes Robyn Stone, co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston....

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Bringing the Next Generation into Aging Services

Careers in Aging Week 2023 offers a chance to reflect on your career in aging and show the next generation the power behind that career....

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5 Big Lessons from a Small Workforce Study in Virginia

Robyn Stone explores what a small workforce study in Richmond can teach us about designing research so it leads to sustainable change....

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All are Welcome to Listen and to Act

Robyn Stone responds to feedback from readers of her November blog....

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Leaders of Color Network: White People are Welcome

The LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network marked its first anniversary this fall. Robyn Stone was there and wants other white leaders to join her....

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The Leaders of Color Network: A Celebration of Diversity

The LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network celebrated its first anniversary at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in October. The network plans to expand its outreach and activities in 2023....

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Reducing Turnover Rates by Helping LTSS Nurses Succeed

Providers of aging services are struggling to reduce turnover among nurses. Nurse residency programs may offer a solution, writes Robyn Stone....

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Workforce Development Month: Let’s Get Creative about Career Mobility

Robyn Stone thinks providers of aging services should celebrate Workforce Development Month by offering direct care professionals good-quality jobs and the option for career mobility if they desire it....

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Building a Village at LeadingAge: Reflections on My DEI Journey

Adrienne Ruffin, a leader at the LeadingAge LTSS Center, reflects on her personal—and professional—journey to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of aging services....

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Post-Pandemic: CNAs Can Help Improve Nursing Home Care

We now have a cohort of experienced certified nursing assistants who have worked through a health crisis. Let’s use their knowledge to improve nursing home care....

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