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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 8, 2025

4 min

What does being skilled mean in a nursing home?

Approximately 70% of people aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime. To make informed decisions, it’s vital to understand what does being skilled mean in a nursing home, a term that signifies a specific type of medical care provided by licensed professionals.

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Oct 6, 2025

5 min

What is the generally defined as geriatric patients?

While age is a significant factor, many healthcare professionals agree that chronological age alone is an insufficient and often misleading way to define a geriatric patient. Rather, the classification is multi-faceted, encompassing complex health needs, functional status, and overall frailty beyond a specific number of birthdays.

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