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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a bright New Year filled with meaningful work, great collaborations, and making contributions towards improving public health and healthy aging for all 💫 🎊Cheers to 2026 from the Health & Productive Aging Lab 🎊

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Check out: Community-Based Solutions: A Meta-Synthesis of Challenges Faced by Older Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia and Next Steps @ APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Caregiving 2025 Report underscores the vital need for enhanced #research and #advocacy to #support #caregivers, who play a crucial role in our healthcare system. By gathering comprehensive data on their challenges, we can drive policy changes that provide necessary resources and recognition.

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Home | Caregiving in the US

— 2025 Report Transforming Family Caregiving Through Data 63 Million the number of Americans providing ongoing, complex care today 45% of family caregivers ...

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

“Dementia as a Public Health Issue” June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜 Explore strategies to mitigate your risk and provide support to loved ones living with dementia from Prof Joan Monin @yalesph.bsky.social

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Dementia as a Public Health Issue

New research has found that the risk of developing dementia is significantly higher than previously believed and the number of people diagnosed with dementia

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The Commonwealth Fund @commonwealthfund.org · 27/05/2025

On this episode of The Dose, journalist Sarah Jane Tribble explains how limited broadband access is worsening chronic illness in many rural communities, and why even some hospitals don’t have internet fast enough to support modern health care.

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In Rural America, a Weak Signal Can Mean Worse Health

On The Dose podcast, journalist Sarah Jane Tribble explains how limited broadband access is worsening chronic illness in many rural communities.

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Great resource providing an example of translating research to real world value! A team of researchers and community partners @ GA Memory Net designed a set of brief videos showing how to use improvisation to enhance interactions and communication in partnership with persons living with #dementia

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Improv for Caregiving: Embracing the Skills of Improv - YouTube

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

May is Older Americans Month! Let’s honor and support the #caregivers who make independence possible.✨ #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

“Cuts to #Medicaid could have significant consequences for the nearly 9 million #OlderAdults who depend on the program, especially the 1.5 million who receive home- and community-based services that help them with basic activities of daily living like eating, bathing, and dressing” Milbank M. Fund

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Aging at Risk: The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Older Adults | Milbank Memorial Fund

For decades, the program has connected lower-income older adults and people with disabilities to the kind of care that helps them live with independence and purpose.

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Looking forward to watching this upcoming documentary #Caregiving, produced by Bradley Cooper and narrated by award-winning actress Uzo Aduba. Premiering June 24 on PBS and streaming beginning May 27, this film highlights the challenges, triumphs, and realities of caregiving in America.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRADLEY COOPER'S FILM CAREGIVING TO PREMIERE ON PBS FOR… | Milken Institute Future of Aging

The Milken Institute Future of Aging is proud to be a national outreach and engagement partner on Caregiving, a powerful new documentary executive produced by…

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

New #publication in collaboration with amazing VA researchers! The Visit-Associated Logistics (VAL) Framework includes domains of Scheduling, Preparing for the visit, Visit-related time and travel, Caregiver independence, Routine disruption, and Caregiver feelings and impressions #Caregiving #Aging

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A Visit-Associated Logistics Framework Describing Challenges Faced by… | Elizabeth (Beth) M.

‼️Hot off the press…Thrilled to share our newest #publication describing a conceptual foundation for #measurement of informal/family caregiver coordination of…

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EUPHA @eupha.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📢 Webinar: Stand Up for Science – A Global Necessity Scientific integrity is under threat, we must act. Join us to discuss how to protect research & academic freedom. 📅 7 March, 13:00 CET 🎙 @charlottemar.bsky.social, @kityates.bsky.social, @martinmckee.bsky.social 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/Bsk3i

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

In times of #emergency preparedness is key. Let’s ensure every family #caregiver has the tools they need to keep their families safe! Check out this excellent resource and planning guide developed by Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers ⬇️

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Emergency Preparedness – Rosalynn Carter Institute

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

“For people to be healthy they need to live in a stable, decent affordable home.”

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Wonderful piece sharing stories and insights from older adults who live alone by choice or by circumstance — most commonly, a spouse’s death. They share their hopes and fears, challenges, and strategies for #aging solo. #AgingWell 🦋@kffhealthnews.bsky.social

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Watch: 'Going It Alone' — A Conversation About Growing Old in America - KFF Health News

Judith Graham, KFF Health News' "Navigating Aging" columnist, talks with older adults who live alone by choice or circumstance. They share what it means to thrive in later years.

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

#Advocacy for policy changes and improved access to affordable #healthcare options is crucial to ensure that older adults can maintain their health and quality of life 🛟🩺💉 #HealthPolicy #Aging

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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Building a more inclusive society: the role of neighbourhood universal design www.croakey.org/building-a-m... By RMIT academics Professor Hannah Badland, Dr Amanda Alderton and Dr Elroy Dearn

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Building a more inclusive society: the role of neighbourhood universal design

Introduction by Croakey: The theme of International Day of People with Disability this year is 'amplifying the leadership of persons

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Kenzie Mintus @kenziemintusphd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Here's my attempt to start building up our social gerontology community. I *know* that I am missing folks, so please comment, and I'll add you. go.bsky.app/KnsmUGh

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Joshua Salomon @jsalomon.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Today is Public Health Thank You Day #PHTYD Grateful to all the #publichealth professionals who work tirelessly to promote and protect the health of our communities. @researchamerica.bsky.social #PublicHealthIsALifesaver #PublicHealthHeroes

Banner that reads "Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024. Public Health is a Lifesaver." #PHTYD

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Most Medicare coverage for telehealth is set to end soon unless Congress acts. I reported on how this is a bad situation for the millions of people who rely on telehealth to more easily get medical care for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Congress has one month to save a key Medicare benefit

Millions of Medicare patients use telehealth—but their coverage is ending abruptly.

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Denis S. 🇺🇦 @denissj.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

studyfinds.org/add-11-years... Positive news for a change! A fact-checked article showing the benefits of walking on longevity. As an (ahem) older adult, I can personally vouch for the benefits of walking on my sense of personal wellness. 🧪

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Add 11 years to your life? Science says it's as simple as a daily walk

If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the most active quarter of the population, they could expect to live an extra five years on average.

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Eric Schrimshaw @ericschrimshaw.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

🚨🚨🚨 Hiring 4 new TT faculty into our research-intensive Population Health Sciences department at UCF College of Medicine. Hard $. Strong salaries. Areas include Data Science, Policy, Economics, Aging, Evaluation, Systems, or other areas. Details below: ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...

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Population Health Sciences Faculty (Assistant Professor of Medicine or Associate Professor of Medicine, Health Policy, Systems, Economics, Aging, Data Science, Community Evaluation)

The Opportunity The University of Central Florida (UCF), College of Medicine is seeking applicants for four (4) tenure-earning assistant professor of medicine or tenured associate professor of medicin...

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BrunetLab @brunetlab.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Aging starter pack! go.bsky.app/5UXXaDA

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

“Investment in parks and green spaces is not only a cost-effective way to promote and improve health and wellbeing, but is a priority for all councils."⬇️ www.local.gov.uk/about/news/r...

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Report on link between green spaces and good health – LGA statement

Investment in parks and green spaces is not only a cost-effective way to promote and improve health and wellbeing, but is a priority for all councils.

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

1 in 4 family caregivers struggles to care for their own health while caring for a loved one. It’s #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth ! Let’s raise awareness of the impact caregiving has on well-being! #SupportCaregivers #iCare #FamilyCaregivers

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Access to #nature should be a right, not a privilege! 🌳💚 It's essential that outdoor spaces are designed to be inclusive and accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities. Let’s work together to make nature accessible for everyone—the healing power of the #outdoors should be felt by all!

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Rachel Peterson @rachelpeterson.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay. Ageism is pervasive in media (see election coverage 2024) and exacerbates other forms of discrimination, including racism, sexism and ableism. Addressing discrimination requires attention to all of these intersections. www.asaging.org/ageism-aware...

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Ageism Awareness Day

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9, 2024.

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Ben Chrisinger @bchrisinger.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

The Department of Community Health at Tufts University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Prof. We are especially interested in candidates exploring the #HealthEquity dimensions of #AI. Applications reviewed starting Nov 15. Please share with your networks! 🛟 🩺 🩺📈 #academicsky

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 26/09/2024

#CivicEngagement is important for adults of all ages! Find useful resources for making sure your voice is heard in the upcoming #Election2024. Links and resources provided by TurboVote don’t require you to be a student or even have a Tufts affiliation to use.

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How to Vote at Tufts (and Just About Anywhere)

For college students who are already under pressure, voting can feel like “just another overwhelming thing,” said Seona Maskara, A26, a co-chair of JumboVot

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Center for Open Science @cos.io · 18/09/2024

We're excited to announce a major update to the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines—TOP 2025! These guidelines streamline research practices and provide greater clarity around openness in research. The preprint is now available. Your feedback is welcome! www.cos.io/blog/new-pre...

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Brittany Trang @brittanytrang.com · 11/09/2024

“When I went to medical school … I was taught bedside manner. I was never taught webside manner — how to perform a virtual visit.” The largest rural health system believes virtual care can change rural #health. My Q&A for @statnews.bsky.social: www.statnews.com/2024/09/11/s... 🩺🖥️

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Q&A: For this South Dakota health system, leaning into telehealth means learning 'webside' manner

Sanford Health's Dave Newman on telehealth changing how the provider is reaching rural patients.

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Our team will be presenting at the 2024 Gerontological Society of America conference ! (1) Home & Community-Based Service Needs Among Rural Care Partners of US Veterans (2) Assessment of Caregiver Reported Visit-Associated Logistical Challenges for Clinical Visit Coordination #RuralHealth #Aging

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

Staying physically active as we grow older is definitely a key ingredient in our ability to age well! Great @npr.org piece reminding us…”there are many types of exercise that are good for health, though #cycling seems to have a leg up when it comes to protecting joints” 🚲 #Healthy #Active #Aging

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Daniela Weber @webervienna.bsky.social · 22/05/2024

Our new article on #unmet need is out. Joint work with @viktoriaszenkuroek.bsky.social & M.Bilger link.springer.com/article/10.1... #LTC #aging #Europe @healthyaging.bsky.social

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

Inspiring and exiting talks today at the Inaugural Sam Ho Health Justice Symposium. We need to achieve better health outcomes for *many* groups. The only way to accomplish this is to critically think and analyze how best to measure what matters for people and communities! #StratifiedAnalysis

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Health & Productive Aging Lab @healthyaging.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

Calling all #family #caregivers 📣 We are launching a new project to support #policy and community-based #program development to improve services and supports for caregivers of older adults. Reach out to learn more! #PublicHealth #Aging #HealthPolicy #CBPR

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