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...
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- Aug 19, 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 5, 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 1, 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....
- Jul 27, 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...
- Mar 20, 2021
Woman died after not being treated and monitored
“When interviewed, the facility staff stated...they were short staffed.” _________________________________ Date Concluded: January 12,...
- Mar 18, 2021
Action Needed: Blanket Immunity Bill Must Be Stopped!
All legislators must be asked to not support SF 745. The MN Senate seems determined to pass this very harmful legislation. The right to...
- Mar 14, 2021
A year with COVID-19: How Minnesota’s response stacks up
“This is a core issue and seems to indicate ageism at it is worst,” Sundberg said. “We need to value these citizens as much as we do...
- Mar 14, 2021
Maggots, Rape and Yet Five Stars: How U.S. Ratings of Nursing Homes Mislead the Public
Nursing homes have manipulated the influential star system in ways that have masked deep problems — and left them unprepared for...
- Mar 14, 2021
- Mar 14, 2021
Minnesota rolls back restrictions on senior home visits as COVID-19 cases decline
"It is imperative that the Department of Health fully implement and enforce this new visitation guidance," said Kristine Sundberg,...
- Mar 9, 2021
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- Mar 4, 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
Opposition to SF 745, Immunity for Long-Term Care Providers
Elder Voice Family Advocates opposes SF 745, which would grant immunity to long-term care (LTC) providers and other health care providers...
- Mar 2, 2021
Opposition to Immunity Bills SF 512, HF 571
Sign the petition to contact the authors of Minnesota legislation (SF 512 and HF 571) that would give blanket immunity from liability to...
- Jan 29, 2021
Update on Assisted Living Licensure
This video details the Minnesota House Human Services & Finance Policy Committee meeting on January 26, 2021. The slide deck was created...
- Jan 18, 2021
Minnesota deaths were up 15% in 2020. Not all were caused by COVID-19.
Originally published 1/16/21 Excerpted from Pioneer Press Article. Read the full article from St. Paul's Pioneer Press by clicking here. ...