Federal nursing-home job aid targets a long-running staffing gap

A new federal workforce effort would use loan repayment and stipends to encourage nurses to take nursing-home jobs in underserved areas, but experts say staffing problems are broader than one program can solve.
Long-Term Care Medication Risks That Deserve a Second Look

AARP’s latest caregiving guidance highlights why medication lists in long-term care need regular review—especially for drugs linked to confusion, falls, and other side effects.