Federal Government It's Time to Defund Nursing Homes By Charles Sabatino* The coronavirus illuminated the deficiencies and inhumanity of America's nursing homes.
Legal Delivery States Move to Shield LTC Facilities from Civil Liability By Samuel Brooks, Robyn Grant and Michael F. Bonamarte States are increasingly moving to shield LTC facilities from civil liability in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Elder Reforms Needed After Systemic Flaws in Nursing Homes Worsen Outcomes from COVID-19 By Marianne Udow-Phillips and Robyn Rontal Long-term flaws exacerbated the tragic outcomes for nursing homes around the U.S. How do we fix this?
Elder Canada's Coronavirus Chaos By Laura Tamblyn Watts As many as 81 percent of deaths from COVID-19 were from Canada's nursing home residents. A harsh lesson was learned.
Elder Reimagining Elder Care: The Green House Project The Green House Project is held up as a model for what elder care should be.
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