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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...
Mar 7, 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 24, 2022


Resident-to-Resident Incidents
An invisible source of harm in nursing homes
Jan 10, 2022


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 30, 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...
Nov 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...
Oct 8, 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...
Sep 22, 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 27, 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 23, 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 19, 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...
Aug 5, 2021


'Lives will be saved': New protections for Minnesota seniors in assisted living go into effect
Together we moved a mountain of resistance and widespread long-term care misinformation to achieve the passage and enactment of the Elder...
Aug 5, 2021


Assisted Living Licensure Passed
Elder Voice Family Advocates is the only advocacy group that defends and protects elders and vulnerable adults living in long-term care....
Aug 1, 2021


Elder Voice Board Member and Elder Care Expert Dr. Eilon Caspi Presents!
Theft of Money, Jewelry, and Opioid Pain Medications from Assisted Living Residents in Minnesota: An Exploratory Study Dr. Eilon Caspi is...
Jul 27, 2021
Support Essential Workers Emergency Leave Act
Elder Voice Family Advocates (Elder Voice) strongly supports HF 41, the Essential Workers Emergency Leave Act. These workers are...
Mar 4, 2021


Minnesota COVID-19 Cases Surge Again Among Long-Term Care Residents and Workers
https://www.startribune.com/state-s-covid-cases-increasing-among-long-term-care-residents/572041592/
Aug 10, 2020


Shielding long term care facilities from lawsuits would protect the bad actors
A post in Minnesota Reformer by Elder Voice's Kristine Sundberg about proposals to grant immunity to employers regarding COVID-19...
Jul 29, 2020


Elder care advocates weigh in on next steps for MN seniors amid coronavirus
Ready to see grandma face-to-face? After three months of lockdowns intended to protect elderly and vulnerable populations from COVID-19,...
Jun 22, 2020
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