• halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    STIs have been a massive issue in nursing homes for decades. What’s special about boomers? Just that they’re now the largest generational influx?

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      2 months ago

      Beyond what the article mentions (more people opting for retirement communities/assisted living/nursing homes), changing dating trends, better physical health for seniors, increasing divorce rates, etc., Id doubt there are that many other factors.