Neglect has long been a problem in the senior care industry. Some states have been incredibly diligent about this type of abuse, putting very strict procedures in place and cracking down hard on it when it happens. But even with these … [Read more...]
Minnesota Law Change Geared Toward Helping Seniors
A recent change of law in Minnesota may be a step forward when it comes to protecting senior citizens receiving care in an assisted living facility. In the past, it was required for assisted living facilities in the state of Minnesota to … [Read more...]
Resurgence in Virus May Impact Care Facilities
Officials in Minnesota recently issued a warning that senior care facilities may need to change their visitation policies after a resurgence in the coronavirus has been noticed in the state. This strict new guidance is geared toward keeping … [Read more...]
Are New Surveillance Laws Helpful?
A new law in Minnesota makes it legal to have surveillance equipment set up in the room of a senior citizen residing in a nursing home. The goal with this law isn’t to infringe upon the privacy of an individual, but to keep them safe from … [Read more...]
Elder Care Law Changes Slowly
The state of Minnesota’s legislature recently passed a bill that is designed to change elder care laws for the better. The Governor signed the law last week, allowing for a large number of changes--all of which are designed to help seniors … [Read more...]
Keeping Our Loved Ones Safe Starts With Us
As far as population size goes, Minnesota is not a large state. There are just over 5.5 million people living in the state, which puts it at about the 21st largest state by population in the United States. California, Texas, and New York … [Read more...]
Minnesota Cracks Down on Elder Abuse
At the beginning of 2017, the state of Minnesota had more than 3,000 cases of elder abuse that had not yet been thoroughly handled. Most of these cases came from allegations that people living within nursing homes had been mistreated. This … [Read more...]
In-Home Care is Catching On
States like Minnesota are beginning to encourage families to care for elderly loved ones at home as long as possible. There are a variety of different reasons why this trend is catching on in other states, many of which I’ve talked about … [Read more...]