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State details fatal beating of vulnerable man at care center in northern Minnesota
Local police said they are investigating the alleged assault at Chappy's Golden Shores in Hill City, which has since closed. State health...
Feb 2, 2019
A new archival blog intends to recognize and give voice to direct care staff in long-term care home
Direct care staff members (nurse aides, certified nursing assistants, and nurses) are the most important employees in long-term care...
Jan 24, 2019


Minnesota health commissioner unveils plan for tougher state oversight of assisted-living facilities
Health commissioner says assisted-living industry is too lightly regulated in Minnesota, leaving seniors at risk. Minnesota’s top health...
Jan 24, 2019


At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years
Level of violence in care homes ‘intolerable and unacceptable,’ says advocate There have been at least 29 homicides in Ontario's...
Jan 24, 2019


Assisted living, elder care reforms evolve at Capitol, likely to pass this year
ST. PAUL — The laws governing your residence or your parents' may change this year, as the Legislature reforms assisted living laws and...
Jan 10, 2019


EVENT: Day at the Capitol - Jan 8, 2019
Join Elder Voice Family Advocates and AARP Minnesota at the Capitol on Tuesday, January 8 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm to show support for...
Jan 1, 2019


Minnesota lawmakers, families of abuse victims renew push for elder care reform
Licensing of assisted-living facilities will be a priority of consumer groups. Just weeks before the Legislature convenes, lawmakers and...
Jan 1, 2019


Elder abuse reform returning to Minnesota Legislature: ‘It’s time to be serious’
An unchecked infection claims a life. "The physician stated that if the client was treated for the illness earlier, s/he may have had a...
Jan 1, 2019
Licensure of Assisted Living
2019 Minnesota was the only state that did not license assisted living facilities until licensure was passed in 2019: Two tiers of...
Jan 1, 2019
Consumer Protections & Rights
2019 Licensure of Assisted Living Two tiers of licensing – Assisted Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care Establishes minimum...
Jan 1, 2019
Leveraging of OHFC Complaint and Investigation Data to Educate
2018 Several members combed through the OHFC investigation data and collected it by legislative area. This data was delivered to key...
Dec 31, 2018
Achieved Significant Media Coverage and Support
2018 Elder Voice Advocates received media coverage from the TV networks and the Star Tribune as well as the Pioneer Press. Elder Voice...
Dec 31, 2018
Legislative Auditor Issues 'Scathing' Report on the OHFC
2018 At the request of Elder Voice, the Minnesota Legislative Auditor completed its' audit of the OHFC and released the findings in March...
Dec 31, 2018
Appointment to the Governor's Elder Abuse Work Group and Introduction of Reform Legislation
2018 Elder Voice was appointed to the Governor's Elder Abuse Work Group along with AARP, Legal Aid, Alzheimer's Association and Elder...
Dec 1, 2018


Nov 3, 2018
Governor wants review of elder abuse secrecy issue
Governor wants review of elder abuse secrecy issue ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton is calling on the legislature to review a law...
Oct 13, 2018
Stopping abuse in elder homes will take 'dramatic' reforms, Minnesota task force says
The state work group, led by families of elder abuse victims and senior advocates, was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in November after...
Oct 13, 2018
Legislative auditor report to highlight broad failures in state response to elder abuse
Legislative probe uncovered widespread issues that require "immediate action." The idea for a legislative auditor’s review of the Office...
Oct 13, 2018
Legislative auditor: Minnesota failing to protect vulnerable adults in senior facilities
Long-awaited findings are likely to fuel calls for reform to the state's troubled system for investigating abuse. Paulette Bakeberg, 70,...
Oct 13, 2018
Elder Voice Family Advocates Appointed to Governor's Work Group
Governor Dayton has created a work group of only 5 elder advocacy groups to "provide guidance on steps the state should take to improve...
Oct 13, 2018
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