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Celebrating Christmas in Long-Term Care: Bringing Joy and Cheer to Residents

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For many residents in long-term care facilities, this season can bring a mix of emotions, especially if they are away from family and familiar holiday traditions. Lets explore some meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas Day in long-term care and spread holiday cheer to our residents.

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The Role of Social Service Designees in Long-Term Care: Supporting Residents and Families

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In long-term care facilities, a dedicated team of professionals works together to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to residents. Let’s explore what a Social Service Designee does and why their role is so important in the long-term care setting. What is a Social Service Designee?

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Inogen launches Voxi 5 stationary oxygen concentrator for long-term care patients

Medical Economics

SHOW MORE Voxi 5 delivers continuous flow oxygen at one to five liters per minute in a compact, quiet, and mobile design Inogen launches Voxi 5 for long-term care patients: ©Sudok1 - stock.adobe.com Inogen Inc.

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Antipsychotic use has been rising in long-term care homes, but we can do something about it

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As health care providers working in long-term care (LTC), we’ve seen firsthand how antipsychotic medications are prescribed to residents, and why. Antipsychotics are often used to help manage behaviors such as agitation and aggression in older adults living with dementia.

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CVS Omnicare ordered to pay $949 million in government fraud case

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

CVS plans to appeal the judgment, which comes after a jury ruled that its long-term care pharmacy benefits manager illegally charged Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare for prescription drugs for almost a decade.

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Personal Wellness for Long-Term Care Employees: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others

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Working in long-term care is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles in healthcare. You’re there for your residents every day, providing not just medical care but also emotional support and companionship. But in the midst of caring for others, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself.

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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could lead to nearly 500,000 lost healthcare jobs: report

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million jobs that could be lost nationwide in 2029 would come from the healthcare sector, like roles at hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies and long-term care providers. A large portion of the 1.2