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Planning for Long-Term Care: Options, Costs, and Strategies

Elder Care Matters

Explore long-term care options, costs, and planning strategies. Learn about in-home care, assisted living, and nursing homes for seniors. The post Planning for Long-Term Care: Options, Costs, and Strategies appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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NIH Grant for Innovative Study Using Patient Verbal Communication to Detect Deterioration in Heart Failure Patients in Managed Long-Term Care

Penn Nursing

To improve the quality of care and reduce healthcare expenditures, heart failure patients in the U.S. are increasingly being treated in community-based programs such as managed long-term care.

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The LPN Role in Long Term Care: The Backbone of Patient-Centered Care

CynaMed

While doctors make critical decisions about patient care, they can’t manage every aspect of a patient’s daily needs, such as assisting with dressing or physical exercises. This is where the LPN shines in long-term care, stepping in to provide hands-on support and ensure that patients receive the personal attention they need.

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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from surgeries, strokes, or chronic conditions, as well as for elderly patients in long-term care facilities. Prevention of Long-term Care Needs For many patients, improved mobility can delay or even prevent the need for long-term care facilities.

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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

Serving as a vital link between rehabilitation and long-term care, it empowers individuals to reclaim their autonomy and thrive in their daily lives.

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Training Healthcare Personnel to Better Serve Seniors and Disabled Patients

American Medical Compliance

A survey reveals that falls are the most frequent health issue affecting seniors in long-term care facilities. Interestingly, while 90% of caregivers feel confident in implementing fall prevention measures, only 60% have adequate knowledge to do so effectively.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

GNPs specialize in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and coordinating long-term care. Skills Required: Expertise in chronic disease management, communication, and family-centered care. Why Its Growing: Rising life expectancy and the increasing prevalence of age-related illnesses.