Give to the Max Day: November 20, 2025 Since 2009, Give to the Max Day has united Minnesotans in generosity, raising millions to strengthen our communities. This year, we’re asking you to stand with Elder Voice Advocates. Don’t Let Another Family Suffer: Stand Up for Minnesota Seniors Last month in Minnesota, two seniors died from medication errors. Two others were sexually assaulted while in care facilities. These are not isolated incidents—they reveal a system still failing

Missed the event, but not your chance to make a difference On October 21, Wooden Hill Brewing in Edina was buzzing! Friends, families, and caregivers filled the taproom, united to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities in Minnesota receive the protection and dignity they deserve. We ate, drank, and swapped stories. Raffles, laughter, and real generosity fueled the night, all to support EVA. Every dollar raised is a building block for stronger laws—and this mo

Pints with Purpose Fundraising Event at Wooden Hill Brewing Foundations can’t fund advocacy. Only people like you can. Minnesota’s older adults and people with disabilities are facing unprecedented threats. Proposed budget cuts and industry-backed rollbacks would weaken oversight of nursing homes and assisted living facilities — leaving residents even more vulnerable in a system already plagued by neglect and abuse. Here’s the truth: Foundation money cannot be used to fight

On Sept. 7, 2025, the Rochester Post Bulletin profiled Julie Clennon, an activities director at a Rochester senior living community and...

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in July, will have significant implications...

The Minnesota legislature passed a number of provisions affecting Long Term Care in their Health & Human Services budget bills last...

Elder Voice Advocates has been given the authority to appoint one person to the Long-Term Services and Supports Advisory Council. We are...

Deanne "Soup" Lynn Dibble West We are proud to recognize Deanna Lynn Dibble West as our inaugural Care Extraordinaire—a title honoring...

ACT's 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival There were sunny skies and a strong turnout for ACT’s 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival on...

Looming projected budget deficits for the State of Minnesota prompted lawmakers to make significant budget cuts across the board....

Healthy Aging Subcabinet and State Aging Plan With the support and assistance of Elder Voice, Minnesota enacted legislation to establish...

Minneapolis, MN (April 29, 2025) Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) proudly announces it has received an $840,000 grant from the Bush...

Minnesota investigation finds senior living facility liable for resident's death

Minnesota is grappling with a serious elder care crisis, especially in rural areas where skilled nursing facilities are disappearing...

We are proud to announce that  Elder Voice Advocates  has earned the  Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , the highest level of...

Elder Voice's Kris Sundberg and Dr. Eilon Caspi provide data and insight into the lack of accountability in negligent deaths. By James...

Advocates and providers are pushing back against Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed disability service changes and remain wary of potential federal...

DiVA Stands Against Proposed Budget Cuts Affecting Disability Services. The Governor has issued his proposed budget cuts for people with...

Elder Voice board member, Dr. Eilon Caspi, provides an overview of the Nursing Home Inspect (ProPublica) website. By combining state...

How many Minnesotans die in assisted-living facilities due to alleged maltreatment? State lacks data totaling deaths. Story by James...