As advocates for not just justice for those abused and neglected in nursing homes, but systemic improvements across all facilities, it often feels like we take two steps forward and three backward. Of course, our patience is needed, especially when dealing with government organizations bogged down in red tape. But it is disheartening to hear […]
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Knowing your rights is one of the best ways to properly equip yourself for advocacy. Especially if you’re speaking up for yourself. And since this year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme is Amplify Our Voices, we thought we should outline residents’ rights so residents across the country have the information they need. Residents’ Rights While there
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Technology feels like a necessary evil in our modern, fast-paced world. For older Americans it’s also overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, relearn, keep up with, and adapt to that often senior citizens tend to get lost in the shuffle. But technology is a vital communication tool that connects elders to resources, family, friends, games,
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We talk a lot about the problems facing long-term nursing care and the employees of that industry. Residents face potential neglect, depression, anxiety, and declining health. Nursing home staff face burnout, poor compensation, tough working conditions, and administrations that don’t understand their needs as employees. But what about the caregiver who also works a full-time
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Finances are a huge source of anxiety for most people. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions and welfare. This worry increases for senior citizens as they struggle to maintain their independence and start relying more on others to help pay bills and manage bank accounts. According
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As their name suggests, the Los Angeles Social Isolation Impact Coalition’s (LASIIC) primary focus is the impact of isolation on long-term care residents. So it’s no surprise that their efforts consistently address isolation and have even expanded beyond the bounds of Los Angeles. Recently, the organization visited Japan, learning more about their social programs and
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Nursing home abuse and neglect are not new problems. However, in recent years, more of a focus has been directed towards solving the abuse crisis. Part of these efforts were the federal proposals, as well as the push for a staffing standard. But we have always advocated for grassroots approaches, knowing that the voices of
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For a few years now, the staffing standard for nursing homes has been at the forefront of long-term care policy change. Between the initial final rule from CMS and the significant discussion and backlash that followed from various avenues, it is hard to say which way the legislature currently stands. To add more unknowns, the
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It’s been a few years since the Biden administration added nursing home care to their list of priorities. Since then, we’ve seen a variety of improvements in awareness, if not in policy itself. However, we are still seeing clear pushes for better care and improved policy. In California, Governor Newsom signed twelve new laws each
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A Berkeley man was heavily sedated to prevent him from “wandering” in a Los Angeles nursing home. His over-medication eventually led to his death and his family is now suing the nursing home for “dependent neglect, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.” “A loss is considered a wrongful death when the death results from
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