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Public health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Privatised nursing home care is a cripplingly expensive lottery which leaves the vulnerable at the mercy of bottom lines. It's time for a rethink, says Ciara Geraghty

The decision to place a loved one in care is complicated by the issues in for-profit systems.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario spends $89M to make long-term care program for seniors permanent | CBC News

Ontario funds $89 million to make community paramedicine for long-term care permanent, providing extensive support to seniors.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents

Long-term care residents frequently experience sleep disruptions, leading to health issues such as falls and cognitive decline.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The Cost of Growing Older: States Struggling and Succeeding in Senior Care in 2025 - Social Media Explorer

Florida ranks high for retiree satisfaction thanks to its climate and amenities, but struggles with nursing home affordability, affecting its overall quality of life for older adults.
Retirement
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Nursing home crisis looms as one in five will be over 65 by 2040

A 60% increase in long-term care beds and home-support hours is necessary to meet the needs of the growing older population by 2040.
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Retirement
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Striking workers at North York LTC home say replacement workers not providing quality service to seniors | CBC News

Replacement workers in long-term care are undermining striking personal care workers, providing inadequate care to seniors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario bill limiting access to long-term care home inspection reports will protect bad actors: advocate | CBC News

Ontario's proposal to limit public access to LTC inspection reports may protect non-compliant facilities and compromise transparency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

New Mexico's plan to allow more seniors to remain in their homes

New Mexico's plan aims to support seniors aging in place and their caregivers by addressing food security, housing, healthcare access, and elder abuse.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Congressman touts bipartisan long-term care bill at DC event

Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65, and in five years, 6,500 Americans will reach 80 every single day. Our nursing homes and Medicaid system cannot deal with this.
Healthcare
Parenting
fromPage Six
4 months ago

Why Colin Farrell made difficult decision to put son, 21, in long-term care facility

Colin Farrell is placing his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, in long-term care, prioritizing his security over parental care.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers

Budget cuts to Medicaid could severely impact long-term care services essential for low-income elderly and disabled individuals.
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