By Geralyn Magan
Researchers worldwide will share their study findings when LeadingAge and the Global Ageing Network unite their 2025 conferences in Boston.
When LeadingAge and the Global Ageing Network come together in Boston in early November, 19 researchers from around the world will be on hand to share the results of 21 studies focusing on ageing services care models, dementia care and cognitive function, technology in aged care, wellness and quality of life, and workforce strategies.
Stop by the Ageing Commons, located in Exhibit Hall A, on November 3 and 4 from noon to 3 p.m. to browse five themed poster zones and hear researchers discuss the details of their work and how it is shaping the future of aged care. Find out more about the Ageing Commons by exploring the E2 Experience Expo Highlights on the Annual Meeting website.
Here’s the lineup of poster sessions.
Monday, November 3
Ageing Services Care Models
The Role of the Third Sector in Ageing Services
Carlos Alves Gomes Dos Santos, Federal University of Maranhao, Cabo Verde
Examining the contributions of the Third Sector—comprising non-governmental organizations, community-based associations, and faith-based institutions—in delivering person-centered, culturally responsive, and sustainable care for older people in Cabo Verde.
Patterns in Service Use and Unmet Service Needs in Medicaid HCBS
Tetyana Shippee, University of Minnesota
Calculating the prevalence of service use and consumer-reported unmet needs for personal care, homemaker/chore services, adult day care, meal delivery, transportation, and caregiver supports/respite.
Dementia Care & Cognitive Function
The Vibrant Mind: Developing a Novel Neuroprotective Diet for Cognitive Health|
Sarah Hoit and Mindi Manuel, Social Impact Partners Global Brain Initiative
Evaluating gaps and opportunities for diets designed to optimize cognitive function in older adults and provide a foundation for brain health throughout their health span.
An Intersectional Lens on the Assessment of Need in Dementia Care Partnering
Arlene Burton, Scottish Care, University of Stirling, Scotland
Predicting when spousal dyads might require assessment and formal care provision by developing an understanding of what these dyads have been exposed to and how their life course exposures shape their experience of the care partnership.
Creative Activities and Cognitive Functioning among Older Adults
Janelle Fassi, University of Massachusetts Boston
Highlighting the positive relationship between creative engagement and cognitive function in later life and promoting innovative practices.
The Good Life with Dementia Programme
Yvonne Birks, University of York, United Kingdom
Exploring how to scale the adoption of the Good Life with Dementia course, a community-based course providing structured peer support to live “as well as possible” after a diagnosis.
Technology in Long-Term Services and Supports
Developing and Implementing a Decision Aid to Guide Older People Who Pay for Social Care
Lyndsay Lindley, University of York, United Kingdom
Developing a resource to help older self-funders and their families feel more confident in making decisions about paying for social care.
Exploring Caregiver Communication and Workflow Barriers in Adult Day Centers
Richard E. Chunga, CareVirtue, New York, NY
Interviewing adult day services staff to explore current approaches to caregiver communication, workflow organization, and operational challenges.
Telehealth Use by Residence Type Among Older Adults Who Use Long-Term Services and Supports
Tetyana Shippee, University of Minnesota
Comparing the proportion of telehealth users among residence types (community-dwelling, residential care, and nursing care), adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related factors.
Tuesday, November 4
Wellness & Quality of Life
Factors Predicting Gaps in Access to Health-Promoting Resources among Rural Older Adults
Molly Wylie, LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston
Identifying the sociodemographic predictors of gaps in access to five resources (transportation, social support, food security, healthcare, and safe housing) among rural older adults.
Evaluation of a Wellness Program for Affordable Senior Housing Residents
Verena Cimarolli, LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston
Gauging the success of a community-based intervention designed to support wellness and improve chronic disease management for residents in affordable housing.
Predictors of Residents’ Self-Reported Quality of Life in Assisted Living
Tetyana Shippee, University of Minnesota
Evaluating resident-reported quality-of-life measures in assisted living for seven domains, including staff, environment, food, engagement, autonomy, culture, and security.
Understanding How Older Adults Experience Ageism
Natalie Galucia, Washington University in St. Louis
Expanding knowledge about older adults’ lived experiences with ageism, with the intent of developing interventions to combat it.
Thriving in Residential Care
Tom Owen, St. George’s University of London, England
Shining a light on how, when conditions are right, care homes can support older people to thrive relationally, actively, inclusively, securely, healthily, and with dignity.
Workforce Strategies
Promoting Values-Based Recruitment in Community Dementia Support
Alannah Friend, University of York, England
Evaluating “Curious about Care,” an online situational judgment test designed to help detect the most suitable people for a career in care.
Evaluation of a Program Designed to Address the CNA and HHA Workforce Shortage
Brittany McFeeley, University of Massachusetts Boston
Assessing the impact of The Gateway-In Project©, a three-year initiative established to expand the workforce of certified nursing assistants (CNA) and home health aides (HHA).
Hawai‘i Dementia Initiative: Implementing Person-Centered Education and Care to a Multicultural Population
Christy Nishita, University of Hawai‘i
Exploring the Hawai‘i Dementia Initiative’s goals to create a dementia-capable workforce, improve brain health and early detection, and develop programs that support person-centered care in Japanese, Filipino, and Micronesian communities.
Sustaining Workforce Wellness
Shawn Drake, New York University
Shining a light on the importance of connecting effective workforce planning, staff scheduling, and deployment with workforce wellness, quality, and financial impact in order to deliver sustainable health services.
Evaluating Nursing Assistant Retention Practices and Organizational Performance
Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Correlating management retention practices related to orientation/onboarding, employee benefits, and employee support with reduced nursing assistant turnover, star ratings, and profitability.
Integrating Care and Workforce Development in Hawai‘i
Jenny Jinyoung Lee, University of Hawai‘i
Evaluating the Kūpuna Support Navigator Program, which trained and deployed specialized community health workers across Hawaiʻi’s four counties to serve vulnerable older adults.
Impact of a Technology Solution on Operational Efficiency and Staff Satisfaction in Senior Living
Lydia Nguyen, LifeLoop, United States
Evaluating a comprehensive senior living software platform designed to address operational inefficiencies by consolidating systems, improving efficiency, enhancing resident engagement, and providing enterprise-wide visibility for better decision-making.