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The senior care sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to drive demand and handle inquiries, according to a McKnight's report. A large-scale study also finds that RSV vaccination significantly reduces hospitalizations, deaths, and other severe outcomes among nursing home residents. The National Institute on Aging is funding a $2 million study examining how nursing homes use agency nurses to staff care. Additionally, undergraduate nursing students identify concerns about social status, misalignment between skills and roles, and limited career advancement in long-term care settings. These developments collectively highlight both the potential efficiency gains from technology and the ongoing workforce and care quality challenges in senior care.