Long a mainstay, the nursing sta- tion in some facilities has been de- centralized, with smaller work areas throughout zones. Massive rolling med carts might be less obtrusive and furniture-like; some facilities store resident’s medications within their rooms, in locked cabinets. “We are particular about caregivers

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allow a whole room to get wet — give caregivers greater mobility. Windows, thermostats, and other features are designed for arthritic hands.

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