Modern Pharmacy Blog

Long-term care (LTC) pharmacy is an unsung hero among the healthcare sector’s many players. But a critically important one for our loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the country. As more than 1,400 pharmacies care for millions of the nation’s most vulnerable patients, policymakers still struggle to understand the work they do and why it matters so much to long-term care residents and their families.

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month—and with it comes an important reminder for pharmacists: it’s time to prepare for vaccination season. As the fall and winter virus season begin, pharmacies see an influx of vaccination requests and need amongst their community. And while vaccinations are a critical preventative health initiative across children and adults alike, there is great need amongst the growing elderly population to be vaccinated quickly and safely.

By 2030, one in 5 Americans will be 65-plus. According to AARP, 87% of them want to age at home—not in assisted living communities. Yet as more Americans choose to age in place, their needs only grow: complex medication regimens, decreased mobility, and in many cases, increased reliance on caregivers.