Resources
ELDER VOICE ADVOCATES
Visit Elder Voice Advocates
MN HOME CARE BILL OF RIGHTS
HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Filing Against a Home Care Provider
Visit the Minnesota Department of Health for additional resources and guidance filing a complaint.
Three Step System & Resource Link
Do you suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult? Know what steps you can take to report your concerns.
Vulnerable Adult Webinar
Do you suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult? Know what steps you can take to report your concerns.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Assisted Living Bill of Rights
Before receiving services, residents have the right to be informed by the facility of the rights granted under this section and the recourse residents have if rights are violated.
Nursing Home Resident’s Rights
Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law.
Assisted Living Licensure
Through the hard work and dedication of Elder Voice Family Advocates, the MN Department of Health, and many others, we passed legislation that protects elders.
Forced Discharges From Nursing HomesMany involuntary discharges can be resolved successfully. You have rights. Become informed and act.
WORKING WITH YOUR LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDER
Assisted Living Information for Consumers, Families, and Caregivers
Visit the Minnesota Department of Health for additional resources and guidance for Assisted Living.
25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them
Tools to identify and solve the problems residents most frequently face in all types of nursing homes.
Tips for Getting Good Care at a Nursing Home
Recommendations from the experts – the people actually receiving care and services in a nursing home.
Advocacy Suggestions for Getting Good Nursing Home Care
Advocacy suggestions for nursing home residents and their families.
Understanding & Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia
Author & Elder Voice board member Eilon Caspi, Ph.D. provides the 1st care standard for the field, presenting practical tools and person-directed care practices.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A CARE FACILITY?
Piecing Together Quality Long-Term Care
A consumer’s guide to choices and advocacy.
Resident Guide for Assisted Living
Maintaining independence and choice in assisted living.
Senior Linkage Line
A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging.
WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
Resource Links
When abuse, neglect or exploitation has happened in long-term care it is important to report it to the state so there is an accurate picture of maltreatment.
Discharge Planning
Checklist for patients and their caregivers for preparing to leave a hospital, nursing home, or other care setting.
Find a Home Care and Assisted Living Provider
The Minnesota Department of Health provides a database of care facilities.
(note: This does not include information about abuse and neglect investigation or survey results, which is an indicator of quality care provided.)
Nursing Home Neglect: Preventing It and Getting Help
When you are concerned about the care, or lack of care, being provided, take action!
Ombudsman for Long-term Care
A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care advocates for people needing or receiving long-term care.
