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A geriatrician listening to a older patient's hearbeat. Next Avenue, age-friendly health care, geriatric medicine

Why All Health Care Providers Need to Be Age-Friendly

Older adults will outnumber children by 2034 and yet the U.S. health care system is not focused on older patient's very specific needs
October 18, 2021
An older adult with dementia being helped by her adult daughter. Next Avenue, dementia family impacts

Dementia Is a Family Affair

Progressive dementia disorders rarely reserve their venom for only the victim, as caregiving spouses and family members often struggle to cope
October 18, 2021
 
A nurse speaking to a nursing home resident and explaining something.
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5 Common Questions About Nursing Home Care

The answers will help you and your family better understand nursing home care
October 18, 2021
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A nursing home staff member getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Next Avenue, Long-term care staff shortages, vaccine mandates

Will COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Worsen Long-Term Care Staffing Shortages?

The Biden administration wants health care workers to get vaccinated, but experts say there could be unintended consequences
October 13, 2021
A non-diverse group of leaders during a meeting. Next Avenue, long-term care, diversity

Where is the Diversity in Long-Term Care Leadership?

Aging services providers employ diverse staffs offering hands-on care, but their leadership often looks nothing like their caregivers. Some groups are trying to change that.
October 4, 2021
A nursing home CNA caring for a patient. Next Avenue, nursing homes infection control, COVID-19 pandemic

Why Addressing Infection Control in Nursing Homes Is More Important Than Ever

How learning from the past can help long-term care facilities prepare for future pandemics
September 27, 2021
 
Two women leaning on one another. Next Avenue
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We Must Care for the Caregivers

Caregivers are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts at an alarming rate and they need our support more than ever
September 27, 2021
Patti Davis as a child, and her father, Ronald Reagan. Alzheimer's

Patti Davis on Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's: 'His Soul Can’t Be Sick'

Insights from the new book by former President Reagan’s daughter, based on her years running a support group for dementia caregivers
September 24, 2021
A family caregiver helping her mother with paperwork. Next Avenue, honesty,dementia care, Alzheimer's, tell the truth

Is Honesty Really the Best Policy for a Loved One With Dementia?

Sometimes telling a "white lie" can actually be therapeutic when faced with an upsetting situation
September 23, 2021
A woman standing in a parking lot wearing scrubs and a face mask. Next Avenue, paid caregivers, CNAs, caregiving work

The Invisible Caregiving Workforce

Who are the essential workers paid to care for America’s aged in their homes and in residential and nursing care facilities?
September 20, 2021
Worried couple, cost of longterm care

Why the Cost of Long-Term Care Is Out of Reach for the Middle Class

More policy options may help alleviate the financial burden, though many are a long way off
September 7, 2021
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