Silenced: Residents' Fear of Retaliation in 40 Nursing Homes in Illinois, Summary of 42 State Investigation Reports By Eilon Caspi, PhD November 28, 2024 Report prepared for Alliance Community Services “We constantly hear about retaliation fears and actual harm to residents, families and staff. This is a rapidly escalating problem that results in inconceivable suffering , and it must be stopped.” -Kris Sundberg, Executive Director, Elder Voice Advocates Introduction Resident

Personal Conflicts, Even Violence, Are Not Uncommon in Long-Term Care Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say. New York Times By Paula Span , June 9, 2024 At an assisted living facility in New York State, a small crowd had gathered at the dining room entrance at lunchtime, waiting for the doors to open. As a researcher observed, one woman, growing tired and frustrated, asked

In the summer of 2021, Arizona Republic investigative reporter Caitlin McGlade found out that Joann Thompson had been severely beaten by...

Nature of Visit: The Minnesota Department of Health investigated an allegation of maltreatment, in accordance with the Minnesota...

“When interviewed, the facility staff stated...they were short staffed.” _________________________________ Date Concluded: January 12,...