Amid growth of assisted living, some renew calls for federal oversight
CLEVELAND, Ohio — To work as an aide in an assisted-living center in Ohio requires empathy, compassion and very little training. About 20...
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- Jul 16, 2019
Minnesota Congressional Delegation New Release
Klobuchar, Smith, Blumenthal Urge Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Take on Elder Abuse and Neglect For Immediate...
- Jul 8, 2019
Thefts from seniors in assisted living topped $117K, UMN researcher finds
Minnesotans in assisted living facilities lost more than $117,000 to theft over the past five years, according to an analysis of state...
- Jul 8, 2019
Statement of Maya Fischer: Daughter of Sonja Fischer, Nursing Home Rape Victim
Prepared for the Senate Finance Committee Hearing Not Forgotten: Protecting Americans From Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes. March 6,...
- Jun 6, 2019
Thank you from the EVFA Board of Directors!
The ceremonial signing of our elder abuse protection bill happened only because our members had the courage to tell what happened to...
- May 24, 2019
KARE 11 Investigates: Family advocates celebrate elder care reforms
For the first time Minnesota will license assisted living facilities, the last state in the nation to do so. It’s the culmination of a...
- May 18, 2019
Changes in elder care legislation gain momentum, could cost $30 million
ST. PAUL — Families would be able to raise complaints without retaliation and monitor the care of their loved ones with cameras if...
- May 10, 2019
Criminal charges could follow alleged abuse at a northern Minnesota senior home
Authorities say criminal charges expected soon for Chappy's Golden Shores. Authorities said they are close to bringing criminal charges...
- Apr 26, 2019
VIDEO: Elder Voice Family Advocates featured in Almanac ‘At the Capitol’ on April 24th
They covered the elder abuse issue before the legislature and included Commissioner Malcom, MN Department of Health and Care Providers....
- Apr 26, 2019
20 Reasons Why We Need to Know the Early Life History of People Living With Dementia
“After everything I am doing, marching like escort, the child I was years ago, the boy in his first love that I was, the soldier that I...
- Apr 22, 2019
Elder Voice releases full report on neglect, abuse and exploitation investigations
Inhumane and Deadly Neglect Revealed in State Assisted Living Facilities Driven by Insufficient Funding for Regulatory Standards of Care...
- Apr 8, 2019
Advocates Call for Substantial Funding Increases for Elder Care Reform
Elder Voice Family Advocates Report Reveals Inhumane and Deadly Neglect in Assisted Living Residences FULL PRESS RELEASE FACT SHEET...
- Mar 31, 2019
Broken System: The Crisis of Elder Abuse in Minnesota
Elder abuse complaints to the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Health Facility Complaints have increased from 4,000 in 2010 to...
- Mar 20, 2019
KARE 11 Investigates: Reforms to protect seniors
Advocates for Minnesota seniors see hope in legislative proposals at crack down on abuse and neglect at senior care facilities. There is...
- Feb 23, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz proposes tougher oversight of Minnesota facilities for vulnerable adults
Proposal for more fines, more frequent inspections responds to flood of complaints. The administration of Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a...
- Feb 8, 2019
Minnesota families of nursing home patients press for right to use cameras to monitor care
A new bill strives to balance resident privacy with need to prevent maltreatment and monitor care in senior facilities. In this moment in...
- Feb 2, 2019
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...
- Jan 24, 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...
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