08/06/2025

PALTC News - August 6

Inside the High-Pressure Role of the Director of Nursing — and the 'Safe Space' That Makes a Difference

Skilled Nursing News
There's a large turnover of leaders and nurses in long-term care, a trend that operators know well threatens not only the care of residents but also destabilizes a fragile workforce. A mentoring program for directors of nursing (DONs) at Friends Services Alliance hopes to change that by providing a kind of sanctuary where new DONs can navigate the challenges that often lead to burnout. Read more.

Adult Children of Senior Living Residents, Other Family Caregivers, Need Support, Information, Study Finds

McKnight's Senior Living
The number of family caregivers in the United States who are caring for older adults—including senior living residents—with complex medical conditions has increased almost 50% over the past decade, and that trend is likely to continue in the coming years as the nation's population ages, according to a new report. Read more.