Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) reintroduced legislation to promote programs that combat loneliness in older adults. The Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act was reintroduced. This proposal adds loneliness to the definition of disease prevention and health promotion services under the Older Americans Act. This
Illinois recently passed a bill to protect vulnerable adults and the whistleblowers that protect them from neglect and abuse. The University of Connecticut’s Center on Aging recently did a study on the fear of reporting, stating that nearly 50% of vulnerable adults from assisted living and nursing homes do not report negligence within their care out
This article highlights the pivotal role of corporate leadership in preventing elder abuse within nursing homes. CEOs and executives have the power to shape a culture of accountability, enforce safety protocols, and ensure the dignity and well-being of their residents. Strategies like staff training, implementing transparency tools, and conducting routine audits are essential steps in
The recent clemency granted to James Burkhart, the convicted former CEO of American Senior Communities (ASC), is detrimental to those advocating for accountability in the nursing home industry. Burkhart orchestrated a $19 million fraud scheme that misdirected funds that should have been used for improving the care of vulnerable residents. His scheme exploited resources that
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