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11/12/2025
PALTC News - November 12
McKnight's Senior Living
A lack of reliable transportation leads to a 67% drop in specialist visits for assisted living community and nursing home residents living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia, according to research published in JAMDA. Read more.
Are Skilled Nursing Providers Ready to Care?
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
More than 53% of Americans living with HIV were over the age of 50 in 2022, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. By 2030, the share is estimated to climb to 70%. That means the needs for long-term care are going up, according to PALTmed member Dr. David Nace. Read more.
Opioid Prescribing Declines in Nursing Homes, May Leave Some Residents in Pain
Skilled Nursing News
Opioid prescriptions decreased among nursing homes between 2011 and 2022. While some nursing home residents may have benefited from opioid reductions, others may have faced barriers to adequate pain control, according to a recently released report. Read more.
Increasing Accessibility for Residents with Low Vision
Provider Magazine
According to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), more than half of residents in assisted living or care homes are blind or have low vision. Long-term care facilities cannot afford to treat vision loss as a marginal issue. Read more.
