The Push For Nursing Home Reform In The Middle Of A Pandemic
Podcast |
1A
Publisher |
NPR
WAMU
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News & Politics
Publication Date |
Sep 20, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:30:58
According to AARP, at least 186,000 nursing home residents and staff have died from COVID-19.For many, the pandemic has exposed cracks in our long-term care system — such as staffing shortages and unenforced rules. Some have seen those cracks for much longer.Most Americans prefer to age at home, according to a 2018 AARP survey. But the need for facility-based care is not going away, especially for those who can't afford another option.We talk with experts about the future of nursing homes and long-term care.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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