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2. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   An old man at a nursing home in Norway. Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English-speaking world as aged care), serves the needs of old adults.It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care), hospice care, and home care.

3. Residential care - Wikipedia

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   There are various residential care options available, depending on the needs of the individual. People with disabilities, mental health problems, Intellectual disability , Alzheimer's disease , dementia or who are frail aged are often cared for at home by paid or voluntary caregivers , such as family and friends, with additional support from ...

4. Nursing home - Wikipedia

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   A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of older people, senior citizens, or disabled people. [1] Nursing homes may also be referred to as care homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term care facilities.

5. Gerontological nursing - Wikipedia

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   Woman in a residential care home receiving a birthday cake. Gerontological nursing is the specialty of nursing pertaining to older adults. [1] Gerontological nurses work in collaboration with older adults, their families, and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life. [2]

6. Traditional caregiving gender roles are bending. A growing ...

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   In a survey by Carewell in 2024, "Overcoming the Sandwich Generation's Caregiving Challenges," 71% of middle-aged Americans said they were caregivers for their children and parents, and 41% are ...

7. Nursing home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Board and care homes (residential care homes) are special facilities designed to provide those who require assisted living services both living quarters and proper care. These facilities can either be located in a small residential home or a large facility. A large majority of board and care homes are designed to room less than 6 people.