elder care /tags/elder-care elder care en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Report details DCF removal of vulnerable elders without due process, family knowledge /the-florida-roundup/2026-04-20/report-details-dcf-removal-of-vulnerable-elders-without-due-process-family-knowledge On "The Florida Roundup," Carol Marbin Miller with the Miami Herald spoke about her investigation, the role of the Florida's Adult Protective Services, what family members should be thinking about and more. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-04-20/report-details-dcf-removal-of-vulnerable-elders-without-due-process-family-knowledge Meleah Lyden Funding cuts put Miami-Dade senior services at risk /government-politics/2025-06-04/funding-cuts-north-miami-dade-senior-elderly-care A vital lifeline for homebound seniors in North Miami and nearby areas is now in jeopardy as a local social services agency faces another sudden funding cut. The move threatens to leave elderly residents hungry, isolated, and without the essential care they depend on to survive. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-06-04/funding-cuts-north-miami-dade-senior-elderly-care Paloma Pimentel Lawsuits against Florida nursing homes would be limited under proposed bills /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 As long-term care staffing crisis worsens, immigrants can bridge the gaps /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 Florida lawmakers revamp nursing home staffing standards /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 Plight of nursing home residents in the pandemic has some families taking care into their own hands /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 Critics fear a proposal to fix the nursing home staffing shortage could affect care /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 Costs and considerations for home health care of aging loved ones in Florida /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 Paid family leave gets slashed as Democrats try to reach consensus on spending plan /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 Facing the cost and challenges of caregiving in South Florida /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