“This is the reality of being in a nursing home,” by Patricia Corrigan, MarketWatch

“Nursing assistants are on the front lines at rehabilitation centers and nursing homes, delivering much of the patient care. At the same time, every major news outlet is sounding the alarm about the nationwide shortage of caregivers, paid and unpaid, and what that means for us aging boomers.

“A ‘train wreck waiting to happen’
In August, a Next Avenue article quoted Paul Osterman, author of ‘Who Will Care for Us?: Long-Term Care and the Long-Term Workforce,’ predicting that the number of adults 65 and older requiring long-term care ‘could rise by more than 70% over the next 25 years,’ noting that the supply of paid caregivers we’ll need likely will fall far short of demand. He describes the situation as ‘an absolute train wreck waiting to happen.’”

LTC Comment (from Damon V. Moses, President, Administrative Coordinator):

Here’s another reminder of the challenges facing certified nursing assistants and patients in skilled nursing facilities and why people with options tend to prefer to stay away from them if possible.

This is the reality of being in a nursing home

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