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Analysis: Will the pandemic lead to better, safer long-term care facilities?

By Chris Farrell, Next Avenue

Health May 19

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Why American nursing homes have been hit so hard by coronavirus

Nursing homes across the country are facing a desperate situation during the coronavirus pandemic. In 17 states, more than half of reported COVID-19 deaths have been at these facilities. Chronic staffing shortages, made worse by the virus, and inadequate infection…

By Lisa Desjardins

Health Apr 14

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Why nursing homes and senior living centers yield COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’

More than 3,600 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are believed to be linked to nursing homes and assisted living centers. The number is only an estimate -- likely an undercount -- because the federal government has not released details of…

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

Health Mar 31

Worried about COVID-19 for a loved one in long-term care? Here’s what to consider

Many of us are facing difficult decisions about whether someone we know should stay in an assisted living facility or be taken out due to the coronavirus crisis.

By Lori Frank, Dr. Sharon Inouye, Dr. Gary Epstein-Lubow, Robyn Stone, Dr. Lewis Lipsitz, Next Avenue

Making Sen$e Mar 28

Who will care for you when you are elderly and frail? You should plan now

Looking at the rising numbers of older citizens who will need care, and the shrinking numbers of younger people available to care for them, it has been clear for a long time that we are heading toward a serious shortage…

By Philip Moeller

Jul 30

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