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Nursing HomesAssisted Living/Board & Care Home and Community Based Services
February 05, 2021
New Jersey State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, was interviewed for an article in the state’s largest newspaper, the Star Ledger, that explored the devastating impact of COVID-19 and social isolation on nursing home residents in New Jersey.
February 01, 2021
The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, was interviewed for an AARP article on long-term care residents experiencing a double pandemic which includes social isolation.
January 14, 2021
Minnesota State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Cheryl Hennen was quoted in an article discussing visitation restrictions leaving residents feeling as though they were in prison. Hennen also discussed the hope that with the COVID-19 vaccine, there is a chance for revision of these visitation restrictions.