/tags/elder-care elder care en-US WLRN Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:30:00 GMT /health/2023-03-07/lawsuits-against-florida-nursing-homes-would-be-limited-under-proposed-bills In the Florida legislative session, two Republican bills would significantly limit lawsuits against nursing homes in cases of neglect or wrongful death. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:30:00 GMT /health/2023-03-07/lawsuits-against-florida-nursing-homes-would-be-limited-under-proposed-bills /health-care/2023-02-06/as-long-term-care-staffing-crisis-worsens-immigrants-can-bridge-the-gaps 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health-care/2023-02-06/as-long-term-care-staffing-crisis-worsens-immigrants-can-bridge-the-gaps /news/2022-03-08/florida-lawmakers-revamp-nursing-home-staffing-standards 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. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:22:58 GMT /news/2022-03-08/florida-lawmakers-revamp-nursing-home-staffing-standards Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida /news/2022-03-03/plight-of-nursing-home-residents-in-the-pandemic-has-some-families-taking-care-into-their-own-hands 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. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:35:21 GMT /news/2022-03-03/plight-of-nursing-home-residents-in-the-pandemic-has-some-families-taking-care-into-their-own-hands Stephanie Colombini /news/2022-01-14/critics-fear-a-proposal-to-fix-the-nursing-home-staffing-shortage-could-affect-care 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. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:40:08 GMT /news/2022-01-14/critics-fear-a-proposal-to-fix-the-nursing-home-staffing-shortage-could-affect-care Stephanie Colombini, Danielle Prieur, Verónica Zaragovia /2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida 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. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:35:16 GMT /2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida Tom Hudson /2021-10-29/paid-family-leave-gets-slashed-as-democrats-try-to-reach-consensus-on-spending-plan The United States is one of a handful of countries, and the only wealthy nation, without a national paid leave policy. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT /2021-10-29/paid-family-leave-gets-slashed-as-democrats-try-to-reach-consensus-on-spending-plan Alana Wise /2021-10-18/costs-and-challenges-of-caregiving-in-south-florida-covid-healthcare 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. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:58:36 GMT /2021-10-18/costs-and-challenges-of-caregiving-in-south-florida-covid-healthcare Tom Hudson /news/2021-10-13/are-you-caring-for-someone-you-love-tell-us-your-story 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. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:51:28 GMT /news/2021-10-13/are-you-caring-for-someone-you-love-tell-us-your-story Katie Lepri Cohen, Tom Hudson /news/2021-07-12/aarp-wants-financial-help-for-millions-of-caregivers-in-florida 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. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:27:19 GMT /news/2021-07-12/aarp-wants-financial-help-for-millions-of-caregivers-in-florida Gina Jordan