In her latest blog, Robyn Stone outlines five lessons she’s learned about designing research so that positive findings will lead to sustainable change. Stone, co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston, learned those lessons while her research team was preparing to evaluate a pilot project designed to bolster the […]
We are reminded every day that our well-being is intricately intertwined with the well-being of others. Our African concept of Ubuntu—”I am because we are”—captures this beautifully. … It is in the simplicity of this philosophy that we draw our resilience. Global Ageing Network Board Member Femada Shaman wrote these […]
Technology has significantly altered the way we live and communicate, and this holds true for residents in senior living communities. Offering resident technology support is now essential to meet residents’ needs and expectations. According to a recent Ziegler CFO Hotline spending survey, 40% of respondents now offer technology support, up […]
As soon as the results of November’s midterm elections were finalized, news outlets around the country began analyzing the makeup of the 118th Congress, which convened in Washington, DC, on January 3. Pundits have spent the last two months trying to predict what lies ahead for the new Congress and, […]
Now more than ever, our nation needs centralized and strategic coordination across federal agencies to help us effectively address the critical challenges and opportunities facing older Americans. But make no mistake: the coordination we need can’t happen without leadership and vision from the executive branch of government. That’s why LeadingAge […]
In a society as diverse as ours, it’s safe to assume that your Thanksgiving celebration will probably be a bit different than mine—and different from the celebrations of your neighbors, friends, and acquaintances. Family and cultural traditions will dictate our menus, our guest lists, and the activities that each of […]
Throughout the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, I gave much thought to the kind of support LeadingAge members would need to get through a health emergency that had disproportionately impacted our residents and clients and challenged our sector like never before. Now that the crisis phase of the pandemic […]
The Vision Keynote session at the 2022 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO was focused on the value of membership, the skill and heart of members, determination in the face of adversity, and simple human connections. Entertainment before and during the session came from HunterGirl, a.k.a., Hunter Wolkonowski, a country singer-songwriter who was […]
It has been another unexpectedly difficult year for LeadingAge members. You have each given your hearts and souls to the battle against COVID. In addition, our colleagues in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas have more recently been stretched to the limit by Hurricane Ian. Both crises have prompted me to […]
