Our nation’s long-term care industry will soon be grappling with a soaring elder population. In 10 years, the number of people aged 65 and over will reach 77 million, and by 2060, that number will balloon to nearly 95 million. These are individuals who have built our communities and deserve to age with dignity and access to quality care.

Finding qualified and compassionate clinical caregivers for our aging loved ones has become increasingly difficult. America’s nursing shortage is well known. Equally as painful, though less visible, is the lack of certified nursing assistants (CNAs), who are the backbone of our industry, and are often on their first step of the journey to becoming a nurse.

The severe shortage of qualified CNAs and motivated candidates to fill vacant CNA positions make finding the right caregiver a challenge. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is an emotional decision for families, even in the best circumstances. In this difficult situation, having compassionate and skilled caregivers is crucial and significantly impacts the quality of life for both the resident and their family.

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