Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) in United States
Time to Establish the Program in Israel By Eilon Caspi The report provides a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of...
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- May 9
How USA TODAY Network reported on resident-on-resident harm in senior living facilities
In the summer of 2021, Arizona Republic investigative reporter Caitlin McGlade found out that Joann Thompson had been severely beaten by...
- May 4
Tears, hugs and fresh air: Minnesota woman with disabilities returns home after legal saga
Cindy Hagen's case had galvanized disability rights advocates. People with disabilities endure many of the same challenges as older...
- Apr 4
Minnesota woman wins legal victory in bid to free herself from guardianship
Board member, Misti Okerlund, wins significant case in defense of a woman with disabilities who was be subjected to guardianship abuse....
- Mar 7
Elder Voice Receives the 2023 Silver Seal of Transparency
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it...
- Mar 6
Elder Voice Advocates Receives the 2023 Finnegan Freedom of Information Award
“This is an honor to receive this award in recognition of our work to develop Elder Care IQ,” states Kristine Sundberg, Executive...
- Mar 1
Consumer Voice Launches Campaign in Support of Minimum Staffing Standards
Read full article here This month marks the one-year anniversary of President Biden's announcement of historic nursing home reforms....
- Feb 8
North-central Minnesota senior home blamed in resident's death
An assisted-living facility in Baxter is cited for neglect for failing to monitor a resident's foot infection. Story By Chris Serres Star...
- Feb 5
Who Guards Against Guardianship Law?
Guardianship abuse is rampant and must be reformed. This negatively impacts elders, people with disabilities and their families just...
- Jan 26
Providers, industry associations should do more to address drug theft in assisted living, researcher
KIMBERLY BONVISSUTO Assisted living and nursing home owners and administrators, as well as long-term care industry associations and...
- Jan 21
Elder Mistreatment Investigations Buried No More: 50 Reasons Why Elder Care IQ is Needed
Elder Voice's Eilon Caspi, PhD takes a deep dive into the need for the public to access mistreatment investigations. The public’s ability...
- Dec 4, 2022
What is Fear of Retaliation? What can you do about it?
This decade old video from long-term care residents in Connecticut tells the stories of five people whose lives were changed when they...
- Nov 30, 2022
Searching for a senior home? A new tool helps Minnesotans screen out unsafe providers
Elder Voice's Scott Zerby was instrumental to making our dream a reality! By CHRIS SERRES , STAR TRIBUNE November 30, 2022 - 7:03 PM...
- Nov 23, 2022
As police arrest more seniors, those with dementia face deadly consequences
"In order for police officers to interact safely with people with dementia, they need a different lens and a completely new skillset....
- Sep 10, 2022
Troubled Twin Cities nursing home ordered to pay millions in neglect cases
The Estates at St. Louis Park has been cited nearly 50 times in recent years for violating federal health standards By Chris Serres Star...
- Sep 1, 2022
Congratulations to Elder Voice Board Member Eilon Caspi, PhD
Winner of a 2022 National Mature Media Award! The book was awarded Silver in the Book category, (Publications/Editorial, National Media)....
- Jul 31, 2022
Minnesota senior homes are besieged by staff stealing pain medications
The research of Elder Voice Board member, Eilon Caspi, PhD, is highlighted in this front-page Star Tribune article, along with a...
- Jul 26, 2022
An Agency in Need of Transparency
New York Health Department Must Release Mistreatment Investigation Elder Voice Board member, Eilon Caspi, has just published this report...
- Jun 21, 2022
Webinar: Critical Role of LPNs in Long-Term Care
Thank you to all those who attended our webinar. We look forward to seeing you at our next event on August 4th. For more information,...
- Jun 5, 2022
Seniors prime target of weaker COVID-19 wave in Minnesota
Death and severe illness rates have fallen among younger adults, leaving seniors once again with a disproportionate COVID-19 burden. By...
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