Elder Voice Advocates
NEWS: JUNE 18, 2024 Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter pushing one of the Nation’s largest assisted living referral services to disclose more information about its potentially deceptive business practices that are putting older adults and their families at risk. Casey sent the letter to A Place for Mom. Follow the link below for more infomation:
Visit Elder Voice Advocates for more information about what we do and how you can me involved.
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.
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 Homes
Many 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.
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?
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.
New! This is a excellent podcast by a the status of long-term care in the U.S., including the toll on caregivers, innovations in Alzheimer’s treatment, and the financial ramifications for older adults
https://the-long-view.simplecast.com/episodes/howard-gleckman-we-pretend-this-isnt-a-problem
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.
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.)
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.
What Is A Uniform Disclosure Of Amenities & Services
