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SPO Gerontology

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Sigma Phi Omega (SPO) was established in 1980 to recognize excellence of those who study gerontology and aging and the outstanding service of professionals.

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Spotlight on: Yale School of Public Health/ Social Gerontology and Health Lab loom.ly/SL_t7c8 Learn more about the Lab here >>>>> loom.ly/d_ESPgI


Do you or a loved one have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or CRT device? Check out new research at the University of Utah! loom.ly/K77XHHE

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Celebrate Careers in Aging Week "Aging isn't just a Job or Career - It's a passion" with Denise Streets, MPH, MAT April 11, 2022, at 7:00pm EST via Zoom #aging #passion #celebrate #careers #SPOGerontology #Gerontology

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Oldest Millennials have entered their early 40s & many have connected to others in different ways. Chronicled on her TikTok, #MomofMyMom, Jacquelyn Revere shares what life is like as a caregiver. #millennial #SPO #geny #dementia #caregivers Listen here: loom.ly/5Hn4sy4

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Annals of Internal Medicine has published a brief research report, "Early Uptake of the Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver." loom.ly/1KVx3BM

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Those of us focused on improving the care of older adults know that family caregivers are the backbone of care in the United States, but are not adequately supported by federal, state and local policies, nor by healthcare providers and employers. johnahartford.org

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William Osler, the father of modern medicine once said “The good physician treats the disease. The great physician treats the person who has the disease.” How do you measure what matters? johnahartford.org/blog/view/meas…

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These studies focus on various aspects of the health of older adults in America and how the current system of care contributes to care delivery. johnahartford.org/dissemination-…

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The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation as part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, launched a free COVID-19 Rapid Response Network for Nursing Homes in May 2020. Check the resources! johnahartford.org/dissemination-…

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The purpose of the roadmap is to support states that are interested in developing and expanding supports for family caregivers of older adults by offering practical resources on identifying and implementing innovative and emerging policy strategies.

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The POLST form is a portable medical order that communicates treatment goals and preferences for people with serious illness or advanced frailty. Join the webinar on 10/21 from 3-4pm for more information and tools! johnahartford.org/dissemination-…

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A warm welcome to all of our new SPO Members! SPO congratulates you on your excellent achievements throughout your gerontological studies/career!

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What matters most in life is different for everyone. The more you & your health care team know about what matters most to you, the better you can work together to line up your health care decisions with your Health Priorities. What are your priorities? myhealthpriorities.org

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Patients, families, doctors, hospitals, and insurance plans can use the powerful locator tool to search the online directory of practitioners who specialize in home-care medicine by ZIP code. #Gerontology#SPO#Aging#Primarycare loom.ly/qh0v-w8

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“Direct care workers are the heart of aging services, and the COVID pandemic has underscored the need to invest in this essential workforce,” LeadingAge president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan on the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act legislation bit.ly/2WtDMgD


What encompasses a thoughtful day? Sometimes it’s an awareness of fulfilling another’s needs. It can be a small token or an inspirational word. Either way, your thoughtfulness makes others feel special. loom.ly/sY1i4aY How will you be thoughtful today?

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