Young adults in long-term care: a new resource for caregivers
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jun 27, 2013
Nearly one in seven nursing home residents is now under the age of 65, and the number could rise. That’s creating challenges for caregiving staffs that could blossom into big problems — if caregivers...
Nursing homes confront new challenges with younger residents
Jan 10, 2011
The numbers of nursing home residents under the age of 65 has grown 22% in the last eight years. This is largely due to the closing of mental health facilities and medical advances that help individuals...
