assisted living facilities
Coverage of assisted living facilities in the Nexus archive.
- Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show
Violence, including fatal assaults, repeatedly occurs in dementia care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Court records and inspections reveal that existing safeguards are insufficient to prevent such incidents.
- Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show
Violence, including fatal assaults, occurs repeatedly in dementia care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Inspections and court records reveal that safeguards intended to prevent such incidents are insufficient.
- Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill allowing nursing home residents to consume alcohol during 'happy hour' without requiring a liquor license. The law, dubbed the 'Grandparents’ Happy Hour' law, updates state liquor regulations and was supported by bipartisan advocates and residents like 88-year-old Anita LeBrun, who highlighted the importance of social gatherings for seniors.