AARP Florida

The Florida Health Care Association counters by saying those trends are a function of the post-COVID workforce environment and not the result of efforts to "modernize staffing standards."

AARP Florida says its members have been calling and emailing the governor’s office, claiming the legislation will lead to reduced care for residents, potentially leading to harm.

The 42 percent vaccination rate placed Florida second from last in the percentage as of June 20 and well behind the national average of 56 percent, according to an AARP study.

AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers. The organization is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would provide a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible caregivers.

The state is allowing residents to return to facilities after being screened for COVID-19-like symptoms.

While Florida legislative leaders identified reform of the assisted-living industry as a priority, the ALF package failed for a third year, the…