5 Part Series: 'Left to Suffer'
Star Tribune Special Report. Each year, hundreds of Minnesotans are beaten, sexually assaulted or robbed in senior care homes. Their...
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- Oct 11, 2018
U.S. easing of nursing home penalties could imperil Minnesota's crackdown on elder abuse
The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back federal penalties on nursing homes violating health and safety rules, a policy...
- Oct 11, 2018
State death report: Neglect led to Roseville nursing home resident's suffocation
The woman became trapped between her mattress and a grab bar. Home operators are appealing the finding. Nursing home operators in...
- Oct 11, 2018
Orono senior home cited in death of woman who fell and wasn't found for 10 hours, later died
An Orono senior home has been cited for neglect after a resident fell and was left on the floor of her room for nearly 10 hours, and...
- Oct 11, 2018
Minnesota senior community pushes back against 'astronomical' rent hikes
Janet Dahlquist expected to spend the rest of her life at Autumn Glen in Coon Rapids but is moving out after a steep rent hike. The...
- Oct 11, 2018
Amid public outcry, Minnesota senior living complex Autumn Glen reverses huge hike in rents
"I think they thought we were old and frail and unable to speak up. But we were very determined to shake people up about this — and we...
- Oct 11, 2018
Families share stories of elder neglect with Minnesota lawmakers
After months of the state trying to clear the backlog of elder abuse complaints, families shared their stories with lawmakers on...
- Oct 11, 2018
In MN, elder abuse lawsuits die with the victim
Advocates say a legal loophole keeps families from seeking justice in the courts and shields elder care facilities from responsibility...
- Oct 11, 2018
The Need for Higher Minimum Staffing Standards in U.S. Nursing HomesÂ
Many U.S. nursing homes have serious quality problems, in part, because of inadequate levels of nurse staffing. This commentary focuses...
- Oct 11, 2018
A Room With A Grim View: The 'Ambient Despair' That Marks Life In Assisted
Written by a man who had lived in assisted living for 8 years, due to early-onset Parkinsons. After entering an assisted living facility...
- Oct 11, 2018
Abuse and Neglect in Assisted Living Facilities
You’ve seen the sales pitches about America’s assisted living facilities. Seniors can flourish in bright, cheery alternatives to nursing...
- Oct 11, 2018
Survey and Certification Letter 16-33
CMS memorandum on prohibition of taking and posting of demeaning photos/video of residences by healthcare workers/aides and classifying...
- Oct 11, 2018
Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes - Office of Inspector General
The GIG conducted this study to promote a better understanding of abuse in nursing homes. This is the first of two reports. It examines...
- Oct 11, 2018
An Examination of Resident Abuse in Assisted Living Facilities
Introduction. An estimated 39,100 Assisted Living (AL) settings exist in the U.S., with about 971,900 beds, providing services to 733,300...
- Oct 11, 2018
Resident-to-resident aggression in US nursing homes
A federal survey deficiency citation is needed for resident-to-resident aggression in U.S. nursing homes. Resident-to-resident aggression...
- Oct 11, 2018
Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America
Since the late 1970s when Congressman Claude Pepper held widely publicized hearings on the mistreatment of the elderly, policy makers and...
- Oct 11, 2018
Elder Mistreatment: Priorities for Consideration
Elder mistreatment is recognized internationally as a prevalent and growing problem, meriting the attention of policymakers,...
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