Graphic with bold text: “Flip the Script on Aging.” A logo at the bottom right corner reads “Older Americans Month” with the URL acl.gov/oam.

Let’s Promote Inclusive Practices in Long-Term Care Settings

May is Older Californians Month.  This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.”  It focuses on “transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions” (ACL, 2025). The Growing Impact of an Aging Population According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), approximately […]
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Scrabble pieces that spell out WORDS MATTER

Words Matter—Person-First Language

It is estimated that over 26% of adults in America are living with disabilities, 45% have at least one chronic disease, and 22% live with mental illness (NIH, 2023). Phrases like “the diabetic patient in room 2,” “your cancer patient is ready to see you now,” or “a disabled student in class” are still commonly […]
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