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We Need More “Than a Body On the Floor”

August 2, 2026 / Sharron / Compassion, long term care, LTC, Mental Health, mental helth, resident voices, senior care, staff shortages, Systemic Failures

We Need More “Than a Body On the Floor” The Staffing Crisis in Long-Term Care: A Call for Change In

Compassion, long term care, LTC, Mental Health, mental helth, resident voices, senior care, staff shortages, Systemic Failures

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Colorful pills spilling from a prescription bottle on a counter in Portland, OR.

When a “Drug Shortage” Isn’t Official—But Residents Still Go Without

July 7, 2026 / Sharron / Health Care, long term care, LTC, Medical Gaps, resident voices, senior care, shortages

When a “Drug Shortage” Isn’t Official—But Residents Still Go Without This morning when I asked for my pain meds, I

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Part 1: Conversations on Life Inside Long Term Care

April 15, 2026 / Sharron Clayton / freedom, independence, long term care, LTC, resident voices, senior care

Part 1: Conversations on Life Inside Finding Freedom Within Four Walls In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to forget

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Understanding Dignity and Choice in Long-Term Care

March 7, 2026 / Sharron Clayton / Accountability, Choice, Compassion, Dignity, Health Care, long term care, LTC, Policy, PSWs, Reality, resident, senior care, staff shortages

Understanding Dignity and Choice in Long-Term Care Entering long-term care does not mean giving up personal rights.Residents remain individuals with

Accountability, Choice, Compassion, Dignity, Health Care, long term care, LTC, Policy, PSWs, Reality, resident, senior care, staff shortages

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