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	Podcast:		1A
	Episode:		The Push For Nursing Home Reform In The Middle Of A Pandemic
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:30:58
	Publish Date:		2021-09-20 18:56:48
	Description:		According to AARP, at least 186,000 nursing home residents and staff have died from COVID-19. For many, the pandemic has exposed cracks in our long-term care system — such as staffing shortages and unenforced rules. Some have seen those cracks for much longer. Most Americans prefer to age at home, according to a 2018 AARP survey. But the need for facility-based care is not going away, especially for those who can't afford another option.We talk with experts about the future of nursing homes and long-term care. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
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