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The decision to move an older adult into a long-term care facility often comes with mixed emotions. Even when it is prompted by increasing medical needs, it can carry a sense of loss. Many older adults worry about leaving behind familiar routines and social connections, while family members struggle with guilt that they should be providing care themselves.

A particular concern is whether the transition will lead to greater isolation. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine offers some reassurance: Long-term care can foster renewed participa

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