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Staffing and Workforce Challenges: The Crisis in Long-Term Care Employment

Long-term care faces a workforce crisis that directly threatens care quality. Facilities struggle to recruit and retain sufficient staff, positions go unfilled, and those who do work in long-term care often face demanding conditions with modest compensation. This staffing challenge, which predated the pandemic but has intensified since, represents one of the most pressing issues in elder care.