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The challenges and benefits of caring for very old parents—while …

WEBBoerner has spent the last four years studying the relationships of older adults and the very old parents in their care. Her “Boston Aging Together Study” …

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URL: https://blogs.umb.edu/gerontologyinstitute/2022/02/16/the-challenges-and-benefits-of-caring-for-very-old-parents-while-aging-yourself/

Healthcare vs Health McCormack Speaks

WEBby Rodrigo Monterrey, McCormack MPA Student. Most Americans agree, regardless of their views on Obamacare, that good health is critical to their well-being. A …

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Gerontology Institute Team Delivers Comprehensive Report on …

WEBA new report authored by a research team from the University of Massachusetts Boston provides a comprehensive examination of the health of a million …

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Seven things Governor Healey should know about growing older …

WEBMembers of UMass Boston's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute board of directors in a recent Zoom meeting. Keeping our state's growing population of older …

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The DNP Essentials – Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

WEBThe DNP Essentials. The DNP Essentials define the curricular elements that must be present in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. Required by the Commission on …

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Healthy aging data reports expand scope, footprint

WEBBegun in 2012 with a Massachusetts report looking at 100 indicators, the healthy aging data reports have grown in scope to track anywhere from 125 to 200 …

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Public Health — Panama Canal

WEBIn 1904, the Isthmian Canal Commission invited Gorgas to visit the construction site for the Panama Canal, an area prone to malaria, with a rainy season …

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Boston’s Older Population: Increasing in Racial Diversity, but …

WEBWonderful report, Jan. We’d be interested in participating in any work of a similar nature you do on rural challenges. You know the Vineyard is a microcosm, with …

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The Battle of Science and the Public: How to Make Scientific …

WEBMarcin Kozak and James Hartley’ suggestions about making scientific writing friendlier for scientists of different disciplines can also apply to writing for the …

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Green Cleaning Success Stories: How Leading Healthcare Facilities

WEBYou know how important it is for hospitals and healthcare facilities to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. But did you also know that traditional …

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UMass Boston Gerontology PhD Alum Elizabeth Chen Named …

WEBElizabeth Chen came to the field of public health later in life. She’s been making up for lost time ever since. Chen, who had been the chief executive of two …

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Early Sanitation in Boston and the Evolution of Modern Sewerage …

WEBPrior to the development of sophisticated sewerage systems like the one that Boston created in the 1870s, urban water supplies posed a significant health risk to …

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The Pandemic’s Long-Term Impacts on Food Insecurity Among …

WEBA tragic aspect of the pandemic’s prolonged economic downturn – the rising rate of food insecurity in the United States – could impact older, poorer adults and their …

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MassHealth Yearly Coverage Renewal Process McCormack …

WEBIf you know someone who may need help filling out the renewal application, you can help them connect to a MassHealth representative at 800-841-2900, help them …

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Who is Getting Left Out

WEBOne person who can attest that this is a real issue is Alexander R. Green, M.D and Chijioke Nze. In the article, “Language-Based Inequity in Health Care,” …

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New Generation Therapy: How Online Games Help Treat Mental …

WEBAccording to a 2021 peer review, gaming may lower the symptoms of these mental illnesses. Portal 2, Flappy Bird, and Mario Kart aid goal achievement and may …

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5 Skills You Need for a Career in Mental Health – Stephanie Blog

WEBAnalytical Skills. An effective mental health nurse practitioner must demonstrate robust analytical and reasoning abilities to identify trends in their patients’ …

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Study: Older adults with visual and/or hearing impairments …

WEBDoctoral candidate Shu Xu, right, and her grandfather, left, who inspired her research on sensory impairment and mental health during the pandemic.

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A Brief History of Sewers in Boston Histories of the Calf Pasture

WEBA Brief History of Sewers in Boston. Until the late 19th century there was little organized effort to promote public health in the United States. With the growth of …

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