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Taking a Caregiving Job to Make a Difference During COVID-19

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For two of the workers, they are now closer to loved ones in assisted living

AUGUST 12, 2020 | By Angela Burton

What to Look for in a Nursing Home During the Pandemic

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COVID-19 has changed the questions to ask on behalf of a loved one

AUGUST 11, 2020 | By Diane Eastabrook

Will the National Nursing Home Commission Fix COVID-19 Problems?

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What members of this blue-ribbon panel think and the challenges ahead

AUGUST 3, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

After COVID-19: What Housing for America’s Oldest Could Be Like

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Experts and college students studying aging offer their predictions

JULY 22, 2020 | By Bart Astor

OPINION: It’s Time to Defund Nursing Homes

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How the traditional nursing home model can be replaced

JULY 7, 2020 | By Charles Sabatino

A Pandemic Lockdown Just for Older People? No!

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What's wrong with targeting Americans who are 65+

JULY 3, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

What to Consider Before Moving a Parent Into Assisted Living During COVID-19

Nicole Dunn and her mother, who recently moved into an assisted living community

Key questions to ask in a very concerning time

JUNE 16, 2020 | By Andrea Cooper

The Future of Aging in America

Imani Woody, Larry Curley, Ron Long

What 3 Next Avenue Influencers in Aging said, and lamented, in our webinar

JUNE 15, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

How Habitat for Humanity Is Making Aging in Place Possible

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The nonprofit known for home building assists with home staying

JUNE 5, 2020 | By Diane Eastabrook

OPINION: Senior Housing Needs to Serve Residents Better

What I wish my partner in assisted living had during the pandemic

MAY 26, 2020 | By Mary Ann Sternberg

Will the Pandemic Lead to Better, Safer Long-Term Care Facilities?

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Why the tragic deaths there could bring about necessary, overdue reforms

MAY 15, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

Failure to Count COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Could Dramatically Skew U.S. Numbers

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The facilities are only just now being required to report deaths

MAY 4, 2020 | By Dr. Thomas Perls

OPINION: Nursing Homes and COVID-19: The Action and Strategy We Need

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A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers this call to action

APRIL 30, 2020 | By Terry Fulmer

Clever Ways Senior Housing Has Kept Residents Engaged During the Pandemic

Older couple chatting while using computer in their senior housing room.

Creative thinking from three execs in a recent webinar on the topic

APRIL 28, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

How Nursing Homes Are Adapting to Handle COVID-19

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Issues include finding protective equipment and segregating sick residents

APRIL 17, 2020 | By Deborah Quilter

COVID-19 and Aging: What Can Philanthropy Do?

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A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging has nine urgent recommendations

APRIL 7, 2020 | By John Feather

Protecting Loved Ones in Long-Term Care During Coronavirus Outbreak

Seniors at a nursing home

Experts say communication with administrators is key

MARCH 10, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Leading the Way in Innovative Affordable Housing for Older Adults

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These organizations found ways to provide affordable options and medical services

MARCH 2, 2020 | By Beth Baker

How to Cope With a Nursing Home Eviction

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Family members tell their stories and experts provide advice

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Nursing Home Eviction? Know Your Loved One’s Rights

A nursing home room with two beds and a tray with a pitcher of water

Thousands of families face the predicament every year

JANUARY 14, 2020 | By Beth Baker

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