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Elder Voice Advocates (Elder Voice) is a coalition of elders, adults with disabilities and their family members and others who have experienced abuse, neglect and exploitation of loved ones who receive services from long-term, boarding  and home care providers.

Who We Are

Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) is committed to exposing the often-hidden crises in long-term care—neglect, abuse, chronic understaffing, and insufficient oversight—that many families tragically discover only after harm has occurred.

We work to improve the quality of life, dignity, and safety of older adults and people with disabilities by raising awareness, demanding transparency, and advocating for meaningful reform. Through public policy initiatives, community engagement, and relentless advocacy, EVA drives systemic change to ensure that care standards are strengthened, enforced, and upheld.

EVA also provides a supportive space for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families—empowering them to become informed, effective advocates on the issues that matter most.

Why the Name Change

Our original name Elder Voice Family Advocates is now — Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) — to reflect a broader, more inclusive mission. We are a voice not just for elders, but for everyone impacted by long-term care: residents, family members, home care recipients, professional care providers, medical professionals, and policy makers.

Our Leadership

Meet the passionate leaders behind EVA—individuals deeply committed to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of those in long-term care. Their dedication guides our mission to create a care system that respects and protects our most vulnerable community members.

MEET OUR BOARD

VISION

A society that pursues equity and justice for all elders and vulnerable adults that is free of mistreatment and provides respectful, safe care. 

MISSION

Championing solutions that protect the human right to quality care by promoting the highest standards of care for all elders and vulnerable adults.

VALUES

We value the humanity, dignity and voice of all vulnerable adults and elders. We will never compromise our singular focus on their wellbeing.

Key Priorities

Elder Voice gives family and others a public voice to engage, support, educate, expose and advocate:

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ENGAGE

ENGAGING with the general public, providers, regulators, legislators, and other advocacy groups to address concerns and to seek solutions regarding the quality of care from senior living, home care and long-term care providers.

EDUCATE

EDUCATING residents, families, general public, policy makers, and stakeholders on areas of concern and issues surrounding the quality of care from senior living, home care, boarding care and long-term care providers.

ADVOCATE

ADVOCATING for legislative and regulatory solutions to govern care received from senior living, boarding care, home care and long-term care providers that protect the residents from abuse, neglect and unsafe care.

SUPPORT

SUPPORTING residents and individuals dealing with the trauma of experiencing harm to their loved one and to caregivers dealing with the stresses of giving quality care to elders and vulnerable adults.

EXPOSE

EXPOSING, as necessary, issues regarding the quality of care from senior living, boarding care, home care and long-term care providers.

Advocacy
Accomplishments
Research and Education
State Investigation Spotlight
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Toppling Goliath: Our Journey from Victim to Victory

 

Learn about what compelled Elder Voice Advocates to organize, strategize, and overcome the challenges of giving a voice to residents in Minnesota's Long-Term Care industry.

State Investigation Spotlight

State Investigation Spotlight

State Investigation Spotlight
State Investigation Spotlight  - Harmony Homes

State Investigation Spotlight - Harmony Homes

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State Investigation Spotlight   Beehive Homes

State Investigation Spotlight Beehive Homes

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State Investigation Spotlight: Hometown Senior Living

State Investigation Spotlight: Hometown Senior Living

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We Fight For Our Elders

We honor the lives of our loved ones lost to abuse, neglect, or exploitation through our memories.

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