News & Events

Elder Index: Changing the Conversation with Data

Since 2006, UMass Boston’s Elder Index has been a powerful tool for measuring the economic security of older adults....

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Evaluation Highlights Workforce Project’s Successes

LeadingAge researchers are evaluating a training program for certified nursing assistants and home health aides. Here are some preliminary findings....

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Annual Meeting: Leaders of Color Network Events

Check out the lineup of special programs and events powered by the LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network during this year’s LeadingAge Annual Meeting....

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Studying LTSS Needs of the “Overlooked Middle”

A new LTSS Center study will explore ways to help middle-class Californians pay for long-term services and support (LTSS)....

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A Public-Private Model for Long-Term Care Insurance

A new report explores the advantages of combining front-end private coverage and back-end public catastrophic coverage of long-term care....

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New Project: Supporting Senior Housing Residents

LTSS Center researchers are helping a nonprofit health plan understand the unique needs of affordable senior housing residents....

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Saving Low-Income Older Adults from the Medicare Cliff

What happens when low-income people who access Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act become eligible for Medicare? LTSS Center researchers wanted to know....

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Can We Protect Older Adults from Climate Disasters?

In a new book about climate justice, two LTSS Center researchers recommend strategies for keeping older adults safe during weather emergencies....

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Three Kinds of Mentorship Can Help Your Career

There are three types of mentorship: formal, informal, and peer-to-peer. Ninga “Zing” Shaw suggests trying all three....

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LTSS Co-Director Contributes to MIT Resource Hub

The MIT Resource Hub offers reports, data, and strategies to transform long-term services and supports. LTSS Center Co-Director Marc Cohen contributed....

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