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Why is a person living in a long-term care facility called a resident?

Over the last several decades, the language used in healthcare has shifted dramatically towards a more person-centered approach. A prime example of this evolution is **why a person living in a long-term care facility is called a resident** rather than a patient, a deliberate choice intended to foster dignity, independence, and a sense of home.

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What are long term care patients referred to as?

Terminology in senior care is evolving to be more person-centered, moving away from institutional language that was once common. This is especially true for the question of what are long term care patients referred to as, where the shift in language reflects a change in philosophy toward promoting dignity and respect.

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