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New Website Showcases Intergenerational Toolkit

A 2019 toolkit developed by the LTSS Center and Generations United, can now be found on its own, interactive website....

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Research Team Maps the Well-Being of Older Adults

A research team at UMass Boston publishes healthy aging data reports for every community in selected states....

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Why We Need to Invest More in Social Dimensions of Health

Robyn Stone’s recent article in Generations describes how evidence-based programs for older adults are increasing well-being and decreasing costs by addressing the social dimensions of health....

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5 Articles We Recommend For February 2020

The LTSS Center recommends that you put these 5 articles on your reading list for February....

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New Project: Studying Colorado’s Direct Care Workforce

An LTSS Center study highlights the importance of helping older adults transition to a new housing community....

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New Project: Refining Housing Plus Services in Connecticut

An LTSS Center study highlights the importance of helping older adults transition to a new housing community....

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How Social Relationships Influence Obesity in Older Adults

Research by LTSS Center fellows suggests that social relationships can impact health behaviors and psycho-social characteristics related to weight control and obesity....

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First Impressions Make a Difference in Service-Enhanced Housing

An LTSS Center study highlights the importance of helping older adults transition to a new housing community....

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Study Finds Pronounced Differences Between Voluntary and Involuntary Retirees

LTSS Center researchers have identified the relationship between certain social and health characteristics and whether someone retired voluntarily or involuntarily....

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McHugh Winner: 5 Ways to Create a Positive Workplace

The recipient of the 2019 Joan Anne McHugh Award for Leadership in LTSS Nursing works hard to create a positive workplace for her team....

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