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...
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- 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 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 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...
- Apr 18, 2022
Letter to the Editor - Star Tribune
Elder Voice's Kristine Sundberg reminds us that "the devil is in the details." Let's remember that the devil is in the details. The "$1...
- Mar 8, 2022
COVID-19 in MN confirmed 2 years ago. How it grew, where it hit hardest.
After more than 1.4 infections, 12,183 deaths and 60,000 hospitalized the state looks forward to the next phase Pioneer Press article...
- Jan 24, 2022
Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia
The real problem is inadequate care and neglect https://bit.ly/35bpSEl Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry teacher in...
- Jan 24, 2022
Omicron variant hitting Minnesota long-term care homes
New cases had been falling last month after residents received COVID-19 vaccine boosters Featuring: Elder Voice Family Advocate, Kristine...
- Jan 10, 2022
Resident-to-Resident Incidents
An invisible source of harm in nursing homes
- Nov 30, 2021
Resident-to-resident incidents are a hidden source of harm in nursing homes. They shouldn't be.
Written by Elder Voice's Eilon Caspi Dwayne E. Walls was a Korean War Veteran and an investigative reporter at the Charlotte Observer....
- Nov 9, 2021
Understanding, Prevention of Harmful Incidents Between Residents with Dementia
Elder Voice's Eilon Caspi has written a book to dispel misconceptions about people with dementia and give care providers better tools to...
- Oct 8, 2021
Complaints Matter: National Study in Nursing Homes Published
"Strong protections against retaliation and addressing consumers' care-related concerns early are critical for prevention, improved...
- Sep 23, 2021
The Search for the Right Nursing Home
Elder Voice members provide guidance on choosing a long-term care facility After a stay in the hospital, most of us would prefer to go...
- Sep 22, 2021
A Hidden Shame in Nursing Homes
A Times Investigation suggests that strict rules on the use of antipsychotic drugs in elder care have a gaping loophole. Featuring Elder...
- Aug 27, 2021
MPR News: As long-term care staff vaccines lag, a federal mandate could force change
Elder Voice's Kris Sundberg speaks on the need for vaccinations The delta variant of COVID-19 raised the urgency to vaccinate, especially...
- Aug 24, 2021
Minnesota long-term care COVID-19 cases rise as federal vaccine mandate for workers approaches
State nursing homes under pressure to get workers vaccinated By Glenn Howatt Star Tribune AUGUST 20, 2021 — 5:23AM COVID-19 infections in...
- Aug 19, 2021
Elder Voice's Eilon Caspi & Suzanne Scheller weigh in on what to look for in a care facility
Crucial Steps in the Search for the Right Nursing Home After a stay in the hospital, most of us would prefer to go home to recuperate,...
- Aug 5, 2021
KARE 11 Investigates: Minnesota assisted living licensing begins
New consumer protections begin as Minnesota becomes the last state in the country to license Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities...
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