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New Florida law allows families back into assisted living facilities, even during a health emergencyGovernor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.
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The bill marks a victory for family advocates who say separation during the pandemic took a harsh toll on their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
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Health News Florida and WUSF are reporting on staffing shortages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and would like to hear from you.
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Video: The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.
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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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A Florida lawmaker is calling on the state to overhaul regulations for nursing homes. The push comes after 14 patients died from overheating due to a...
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For the millions of people who are still without power across Florida, heat illness can be a concern. The old and the very young are most susceptible to…
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South Florida is home to some of the grayest counties in the country , and as more seniors face critical decisions about where and how they live,...
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Ten owners of assisted-living facilities in Miami-Dade County have been indicted on charges that they received kickbacks for referring residents to a…
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The state of Florida has issued an emergency order to shut down Grace Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port Orange.The Volusia County assisted…