Give to the Max Day: November 20, 2025 Since 2009, Give to the Max Day has united Minnesotans in generosity, raising millions to strengthen our communities. This year, we’re asking you to stand with Elder Voice Advocates. Don’t Let Another Family Suffer: Stand Up for Minnesota Seniors Last month in Minnesota, two seniors died from medication errors. Two others were sexually assaulted while in care facilities. These are not isolated incidents—they reveal a system still failing

Missed the event, but not your chance to make a difference On October 21, Wooden Hill Brewing in Edina was buzzing! Friends, families, and caregivers filled the taproom, united to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities in Minnesota receive the protection and dignity they deserve. We ate, drank, and swapped stories. Raffles, laughter, and real generosity fueled the night, all to support EVA. Every dollar raised is a building block for stronger laws—and this mo

Minneapolis, MN (April 29, 2025) Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) proudly announces it has received an $840,000 grant from the Bush...

Minnesota investigation finds senior living facility liable for resident's death

Minnesota is grappling with a serious elder care crisis, especially in rural areas where skilled nursing facilities are disappearing...

We are proud to announce that  Elder Voice Advocates  has earned the  Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , the highest level of...

Elder Voice's Kris Sundberg and Dr. Eilon Caspi provide data and insight into the lack of accountability in negligent deaths. By James...

Advocates and providers are pushing back against Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed disability service changes and remain wary of potential federal...

DiVA Stands Against Proposed Budget Cuts Affecting Disability Services. The Governor has issued his proposed budget cuts for people with...

Elder Voice board member, Dr. Eilon Caspi, provides an overview of the Nursing Home Inspect (ProPublica) website. By combining state...

How many Minnesotans die in assisted-living facilities due to alleged maltreatment? State lacks data totaling deaths. Story by James...

View Article Kimberly Bonvissuto January 17, 2025 Resident fears of retaliation from staff members for voicing concerns about care and...

Kris Sunberg, Executive Director, Elder Voice Advocates (EVA), and Gerontologist Eilon Caspi, PhD, Board Member, EVA, co-hosted an...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 20, 2024) – Elder Voice Advocates is making it easier for Minnesota families to find safe, high-quality senior...

Silenced: Residents' Fear of Retaliation in 40 Nursing Homes in Illinois, Summary of 42 State Investigation Reports By Eilon Caspi, PhD...

"This book deserves to be an essential part of the library of any child--and any adult!" - Allen Power, MD In a world that often feels...

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

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