Botched COVID-19 testing at a St. Paul nursing home elicits anger, apologiesProblems surfaced almost immediately: Test samples were ruined because they were not stored in coolers, and oral swabs were used instead of nasal ones. By Ja...
Advocates: Staffing, medication issues core to Central Minnesota elder abuse investigationsST. CLOUD — The Minnesota Office of Health Facility Complaints received 2,603 complaints of elder abuse in Central Minnesota last year, according to a new an...
VIRUS MAY DELAY NEW ASSISTED-LIVING RULESBy CHRIS SERRES • chris.serres@startribune.com ANTHONY SOUFFLÉ • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Meridian Manor, a 50-bed assisted-living facility in Wayzata...
More families are moving loved ones out of long-term careCoronavirus fears are prompting some people to relocate family members, but health officials say it isn't a decision to be made lightly. Author: Karla Hult P...
VIDEO | KARE 11 Investigates: Lack of masks and oversight worry Seniors’ familiesWith family visits stopped and state inspections limited by the COVID-19 crisis, advocates worry vulnerable seniors may be left unprotected. VIEW FULL ARTICL...
Gratitude to EVFA for masksDear Kristine and Elder Voice team, We are so appreciative for the lifesaving masks that you delivered to our Hutchinson location. Our caregiving staff and ...
'My biggest fear is she will die alone': Families agonize over separation as coronavirus spreads in Many fear the worst is yet to come. By Chris Serres Star Tribune MARCH 28, 2020 — 9:35PM In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak began, Jillian Van Hefty...
COVID-19 and Nursing Homes: What Residents and Families Need to KnowConsumer Voice is pleased to release a new publication, COVID-19 and Nursing Homes: What Residents and Families Need to Know. This consumer fact sheet is d...
