Minnesota Advocacy Group Unveils Elder Care IQ Tool to Highlight Neglect in Long-Term Care Facilities Amidst Call for Enhanced Transparency
Minneapolis, MN — In response to growing concerns about neglect in Minnesota long-term care facilities, Elder Voice Advocates has launched Elder Care IQ, a tool designed to monitor and track cases of maltreatment. As of this year, Elder Care IQ has documented 50 proven cases of neglect, including 26 fatalities, highlighting a persistent and troubling issue in the state’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Kristine Sundberg, president of Elder Voice Advocates, emphasized the rampant …