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Nursing HomesAssisted Living/Board & Care Home and Community Based ServicesJanuary 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.
December 14, 2020
Lori Walsh, program manager at CARIE, and Kim Shetler, Ombudsman Specialist, discuss the rights of Nursing Home residents, the impact of COVID-19 on these rights, and what resources are available to residents.