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In the Florida legislative session, two Republican bills would significantly limit lawsuits against nursing homes in cases of neglect or wrongful death.
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The industry has long relied on immigrants to bolster its ranks, and they’ll be critical to meeting future staffing needs, experts say. But as the baby boom generation fills beds, policymakers are slow to open new pathways for foreign workers.
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The state Senate gave final approval to a plan that would change staffing standards in nursing homes, amid debate about how it would affect residents.
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Many residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities suffered from COVID outbreaks and isolation. Some people are opting to take care of their loved ones at home instead.
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A bill being considered by legislators would cut the required time that a nurse or certified nursing assistant spends with a patient in a long-term care facility from 3.6 hours to one hour. It would also permit nonmedical staff to replace CNAs for 2.5 hours every day.
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The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for.
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The United States is one of a handful of countries, and the only wealthy nation, without a national paid leave policy.
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COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face, and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.
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Are you caring for someone you love? How do you start the conversation about assisting your loved one as they age? WLRN's Sunshine Economy wants to hear your story.
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An estimated 48 million people in the U-S are providing in-home care to an adult loved one. 3 million of those caregivers live in Florida. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers with financial assistance.
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Two bills being considered by Florida lawmakers would make it harder for people to sue health care providers in COVID-19-related cases. Opponents say nursing homes should be held accountable.
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Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.