Edem Hado, MPH

Dear Mom, You are the definition of strength and courage. During this pandemic, you haven't missed a day of work, & you continue to fight the good fight. I'm grateful for you and all our nurses–not only during #NursesWeek but all year round. #ThanksHealthHeroes. @Campaign4Action

Great new resource on home and community-based services for older adults.

A chance for more people to age at home. Our new paper by @BrendanJFlinn @edem_hado provides an overview of home and community-based services and shows opportunities for expansion. spr.ly/6012J5UXK #LTSSChoices

With support from @AARP, the @chronicle moderated a roundtable discussion with higher education leaders including student affairs experts on how colleges can support the needs of the 5 million student family #caregivers. Read more here: connect.chronicle.com/CHE-CI-WC-2021…

By establishing robust data collection and reporting on family caregivers across all racial/ethnic communities, the process to develop policies and programs will be better informed to reflect the communities that are in need of support, says @rchoula! 🎯 #CareForCaregivers

Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors apnews.com/article/nursin…

I am one of the experts, including my colleague @AdrianaPerez98, speaking to issues raised as #families take an honest look into the future. #Aging w/ dignity is a right. Having impt. planning convos is not always easy but is essential. #FastFWDonPBS #AgeFriendly #caregiving

Bottom line? We are still at a high level of infection We have stopped declining Am I sure we'll see cases rise? No, but worried Lets finish vaccinating high risk folks Then smartly relax public health measures That will allow us to enjoy what should be a great summer Fin

Ageism affects us all. Discriminating against Americans age 50+ cost the U.S. economy $850 billion in 2018. We could see a potential gain of $3.9 trillion annually in a no-age bias economy. Learn more: aarp.org/research/topic… #AWorld4AllAges #longevityeconomy #disruptaging

Here’s what public health experts had to say about lessons for the next pandemic: - Prepare for What We Can’t Imagine - Put Science First - Invest in the Numbers - Don’t Let Race and Class Determine Who Lives and Dies - Don’t be Ageist 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Way to go, Canada Post! How Canada Post Is Encouraging Folks To Reach Out And Write With Free Postcards npr.org/2021/03/04/973…

On bias and prejudice in the medical arena: Education and training can only go so far. It is time to think of real meaningful consequences for failure to treat all individuals alike—on both the institutional and individual level , says @haw95 at the @BHM_Conference #Blackheath

"For about nine years [before I got Medicaid], I had no coverage." Previously uninsured midlife adults talk about how #Medicaid, expanded under the #ACA, helped them get healthy, get back to work and care for loved ones. New report @LFhealthpolicy: aarp.org/ppi/info-2020/…

#Medicaid paid for surgery and now I’m able to work.” New report features 32 midlife adults on their experiences with #Medicaid, from cancer screenings to peace of mind to being able to care for mom. @LFhealthpolicy aarp.org/ppi/info-2020/…

Public reporting of COVID-19 data by race and ethnicity has revealed troubling patterns, including incomplete information, missing data, and inconsistencies in labeling racial and ethnic groups. blog.aarp.org/thinking-polic…

Using Data to Disrupt Health Disparities: Lessons Learned from COVID-19: 1. Use U.S. Census race categories 2. Report race and ethnicity as separate variables 3. Report rates per 100,000 people, not just raw numbers 4. Report levels of missing data blog.aarp.org/thinking-polic…

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A gentle reminder that no matter how hard life gets, just keep moving — both physically and mentally. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020…

"The experience of having somebody reach out to you, even if it’s not a person you know well, there’s something very powerful about that in restoring the morale of somebody who’s demoralized by #loneliness.” wapo.st/3iZm7my

“Fight for the things you care about it, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” #RIPRBG

Meaningful communication and connection between residents of LTC facilities and family caregivers is imperative. This guidance is long overdue and should be strengthened to promote person-and family-centered care.