Exploring Challenges With Providing Care to Residents With Dementia and Comorbidities in U.S. Nursing Homes

Frances M. Hawes, Serena Sabatini, Health Care Administration Department, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, School of Psychology, University of Surrey

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on November 29, 2025

Abstract

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This study examines the challenges and potential solutions for supporting staff who care for nursing home residents with dementia and other comorbidities in the U.S. Data were collected from 38 nursing home staff members across nine nursing facilities in ...