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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.
December 18, 2020
ACL announced that the theme of Older Americans Month (OAM) 2021 is Communities of Strength.