Caregiver Shortage:
The Future of Long-Term Care
Long-term care is changing for the better despite our country facing a major nursing shortage
and the problem being made worse because of a rapidly aging population, chronic underfunding
of Medicaid, and lack of coherent workforce immigration policy.
According to
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by the United States Census Bureau, by 2035, there will be 78 million
Americans 65 and older, and for the first time in history, older people will be projected to
outnumber children. Not only will the population be older, but
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require some kind of long-term service and support.
Read more below to learn about the looming nursing cliff and the ways we can prevent this
upcoming workforce shortage.
Long-Term Care
Is Changing for
the Better:
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The Power Of The Press And Nursing Homes
McKnight’s Long-term Care News | By James M. Berklan | June 20, 2018
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JC woman wins local nursing home pageant
News Tribune | By Joe Gamm | July 20, 2018
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CNA program retains talent at 'record level' for one nursing home
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News | By Marty Stempniak | August 8, 2018
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Program combats ageism by having students live with seniors
Associated Press | By Pat Eaton-Robb | August 17, 2018
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$1 Million Donation to WSU Nursing Will Focus on Better Care for the Elderly
The Daily News | By Will Campbell | August 23, 2018
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Combating Indiana’s Nursing Shortage with Marian University’s accelerated Nursing program
RTV 6 ABC | By Amanda Starrantino | August 27, 2018
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Holt Resident Accepts State Volunteer Award
Crestview News Bulletin | By Renee Bell | September 4, 2018
How the Nursing
Shortage is Impacting Our
Seniors:
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Building the Caring Economy
Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality | 2017
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The Disabled and the Elderly Are Facing a Big Problem: Not Enough Aides
The Washington Post | By Judith Graham | April 23, 2017
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Older People Projected to Outnumber Children for First Time in U.S. History
United States Census Bureau | March 13, 2018
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America is Running Out of Family Caregivers, Just When It Needs Them Most
The Wall Street Journal | By Clare Ansberry | July 20, 2018
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Elders in Peril: Workforce Crisis Hits Local Nursing Homes
Corsicana Sun Daily | By Deanna Kirk | August 19, 2018
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15% of Skilled Nursing Assistants Live in Poverty Amid Stagnant Wages
Skilled Nursing News | By Alex Spanko | September 4, 2018
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Even Top Providers Face Financial Peril as Median Skilled Nursing Margin Falls to Zero
Skilled Nursing News | By Alex Spanko | October 8, 2018