Justice in Aging has updated its guide, 25 Common Nursing Home Problems—& How to Resolve Them. The revised guide includes, among other things, COVID-19 specific information, 2021 Medicare eligibility standards,…
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On March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a lockdown order, banning everyone but essential personnel from entering nursing homes. As a result, nursing home…
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Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Consumer Voice for a fireside chat on vaccine safety. This is…
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With in-person visitation continuing to be restricted in long term care facilities due to the corona virus pandemic. One of the ways that family members may still be allowed to…
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Date: Wednesday 2/16/20 at 5:30pmLocation: CTLTCOP Facebook Live Page Event Description: Please join Connecticut’s State Long Term Care Ombudsman Mairead Painter along with special guests from the department of public…
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Danger! Avoiding the Roadblocks & Potholes of Fraud: Paul Greenwood AARP FWN LIVE Tele-Town Hall Discussion Protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from criminals with one goal in…
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As the holiday season approaches, this is traditionally a time when families travel to see each other and gather in celebration, especially with relatives in long-term care communities. As many…
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Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:00 - 3:00 PM ETFinancial exploitation and scams aimed at older adults result in the loss of billions of dollars every year. These crimes often go unreported…
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On TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is holding a free virtual educational conference as part of its Educating America Tour to connect Connecticut residents with…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Nursing Home Resource Center, a new online platform that serves as a centralized hub of the latest information, guidance…
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