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Andrea Holec is the editor-in-chief of Basic American Comfort as well as an employee of Basic American Medical, a Division of GF Health Products, Inc. With over 15 years of experience in the long-term care industry, Andrea has an intimate understanding of the issues that face administrators, caregivers, and residents.
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