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Jan 1, 2023
Theft of Controlled Substances in Long-Term Care Homes: An Exploratory Study
January 2023 The theft of controlled substances has been studied in the community and healthcare settings including hospitals,...


Dec 4, 2022
What is Fear of Retaliation? What can you do about it?
This decade old video from long-term care residents in Connecticut tells the stories of five people whose lives were changed when they...


Nov 30, 2022
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 23, 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 1, 2022
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) in United States: Time to Establish the Program in Israel
November 2022 The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is administered by the Administration on Aging, within the Administration of Community...


Sep 10, 2022
Troubled Twin Cities nursing home ordered to pay millions in neglect cases
The Estates at St. Louis Park has been cited nearly 50 times in recent years for violating federal health standards By Chris Serres Star...


Sep 1, 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)....


Jul 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 26, 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...


Jun 21, 2022
Webinar: Critical Role of LPNs in Long-Term Care
Thank you to all those who attended our webinar. We look forward to seeing you at our next event on August 4th. For more information,...


Jun 5, 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...


May 27, 2022
Substandard eldercare: It's more than a COVID worker shortage
Read full article here Inferior eldercare has been systemic, apparently linked to profit enhancement – at the expense of our loved ones,...

May 27, 2022
Upcoming Webinar: June 20, 2022
Elder Voice Family Advocates Presents Register here


Apr 18, 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...


Mar 8, 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 4, 2022
Inadequate Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
And its catastrophic effects on nursing homes residents


Feb 25, 2022
Nursing Home Neglect: Preventing It and Getting Help
Learn about this and other resources on our support page https://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/general/cv-ncea-nh-neglect-list.pdf

Jan 24, 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 10, 2022
Resident-to-Resident Incidents
An invisible source of harm in nursing homes
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