Protecting Residents from Respiratory Illness: 2024 Vaccination Recommendations

Protecting Residents from Respiratory Illness: 2024 Vaccination Recommendations Long-term care and assisted living communities are home to many older adults who are at increased risk of severe illness from influenza, COVID-19, RSV and pneumococcal disease. Outbreaks in these communities can have devastating consequences. By getting vaccinated, residents can protect themselves and help prevent the spread

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Assisted Living: Protecting the Most Vulnerable

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Assisted Living: Protecting the Most Vulnerable Antibiotics, thought by some to be the greatest discovery of all time, extending human lifespan by decades, are facing a growing threat: antibiotic resistance. When bacteria develop resistance to these life-saving medications, infections become harder to treat. This leads to more severe illness, hospitalization, and even