Elder Voice in the News

Aug 28

Star Tribune: Minnesota needs to help older adults live well. Is a Department on Aging the answer?

Advocates say the state needs to do more to plan for and support a fast-growing population of older residents. Lawmakers are considering...

Aug 16

Advocates say proposed department for community aging would help older Minnesotans live healthier

Elder Voice's Kris Sundberg speaks with State of Reform regarding the need to coordinate initiatives aiming to help older Minnesotans...

Jun 9

Elder Voice's Dr. Eilon Caspi Shares his Research in this New York Times Article

Personal Conflicts, Even Violence, Are Not Uncommon in Long-Term Care Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder...

Jun 3

Our Concerns with Disability Funding is Front Page Story

Disability Voice Advocates (DiVA), a program of Elder Voice Advocates (EVA), raise grave concerns about a proposed change to the funding...

May 16

Why We Need Elder Care IQ: Popular Assisted Living Referral 'A Place for Mom' Glosses Over Neglect

We recognized that Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) needed to offer elders, individuals with disabilities, and their families a trustworthy...

May 3

JAG Podcast 2024 - Ep 1: Residents' Fear of Retaliation in America's Nursing Homes: An Exploratory Study

Featuring Elder Voice's Eilon Caspi May 2, 2024 In this short episode of the JAG podcast, Editor-in-Chief Debra Dobbs meets with author...

Mar 17

Lawmakers spent big to keep Minnesota nursing home in private hands. It didn't work.

Legislation proposes more transparent ownership and financial information so Minnesota can be sure its investments in nursing homes...

Nov 20, 2023

Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits

By Jordan Rau View Article This article is part of the Dying Broke series examining how the immense financial costs of long-term care...

Aug 26, 2023

Connecticut researcher writes children's book that debunks misconceptions about dementia

Board Member, Eilon Caspi, speaks with CT Insider about his latest book on memory loss through the eyes of a child Jordan Nathaniel...

Aug 24, 2023

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio Interview with Board Member Eilon Caspi

What I've Learned About Grandma's Memory: A New Children's Book on Alzheimer's Disease A New Children's Book on Alzheimer's Disease Lori...

Aug 7, 2023

Elder Voice Board Member, Eilon Caspi, Publishes Children's Book About Memory Loss

Now available on Amazon A young girl very much misses her grandmother, who has grown more and more forgetful with Alzheimer’s disease....

Jul 20, 2023

Many nursing home staff fearful of retaliation by superiors: study

By James M. Berklan July 20, 2023 Direct care workers in nursing homes feared retaliation from managers in a significant portion of cases...

Jul 18, 2023

HEALTH CARE

NEEDED: Regulation of Senior Housing The horrific end to my dad’s life came flaring back to me after learning about the travesty...

Jun 27, 2023

Inhumane and Deadly Neglect Revealed in State Assisted Living Residences

Driven by Insufficient Funding for Regulatory Standards of Care and Oversight April 9, 2019 Funded by Stevens Square Foundation In Honor...

May 22, 2023

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...

May 4, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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...

Feb 8, 2023

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...