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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...
Nov 30, 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....
Nov 22, 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)....
Aug 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 31, 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...
Jul 26, 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...
Jun 5, 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...
Apr 18, 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...
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
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