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Local Families Find Hardship Trying to Visit Loved Ones in Nursing Homes During COVID
Snapping selfies is an art for Caryn Michaels. She’s made sure to take one every time she and her mom visit her dad, Gary, since he moved into a nursing home in Delray Beach two years ago.
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Nursing Home Groups Worry Closures Could Come
Nursing home groups worry facilities might have to shut down if Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes new funding they just received from the state.
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Nursing Home Groups Worry About Governor Vetoes
Nursing home groups tell us facilities might have to shut down if Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes new funding they just received from the state. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.
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As COVID Cases Rise, So Do Concerns in Nursing Homes
As the cases rise, so do the concerns in nursing homes and long-term care facilities that have been at the center of the outbreak. Advocates like AARP say even the most basic protections are not in place.
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Elder Abuse Going Unreported Because of Coronavirus Pandemic
Monday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the coronavirus pandemic is adding another layer of challenges to spotting abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
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Many Nursing Homes Battling COVID-19 Previously Had Infection Control Problems
An NBC 6 analysis revealed about 90% of South Florida nursing homes cited for infection control problems years prior to the crisis have reported cases or deaths related to the coronavirus.
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Many Impacted Assisted Living Facilities Have History of Problems
An inspection of many assisted living facilities reports the problems that existed long before the pandemic hit. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.
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Grandparents Take to Video Chat Platforms to Connect With Family During Pandemic
One of the many indirect consequences of COVID-19 has been the isolation of older generations, who are considered at greater risk for the virus. The pandemic has prompted stay-at-home orders all over the country and has shut down visitation at nursing homes, senior centers and assisted living facilities in South Florida. It’s safe to say most senior citizens are...
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Connecting With Elderly Loved Ones During Pandemic
One of the groups most affected by the virus is the elderly. Their vulnerability has lead officials to shut visitors out of assisted living facilities, and that has left many older people separated from loved ones. NBC 6’s Nathalia Ortiz shows how some grandparents have learned to use technology to avoid feeling isolated.
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South Florida Nursing Homes Hardest Hit Amid Pandemic
Nursing homes in Florida are being hit the hardest during the coronavirus pandemic, as hundreds of residents and staff members at two South Florida facilities have been reported by health officials.
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Over a Dozen Residents at Wilton Manors Nursing Home Die of Coronavirus
Florida Department of Health figures released late Friday night show 48 residents and 29 staff members at Manor Pines Covalescent Center have tested positive.
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Florida Issues Transfer Orders to Long-Term Care Facilities
If nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Florida cannot check on coronavirus-positive residents three times a day, hold them in a secluded section of the building, and check asymptomatic residents every eight hours, they’re now required to transfer residents to other facilities who can. This comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to loosen restrictions on business and travel...
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New Rules for Nursing Homes to Control Spread of Virus
A primary front in the battle against the coronavirus continues to be at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. One-third of the deaths so far have been to a resident from one, and the state knows it needs to get a handle on preventing the spread. NBC 6 Investigator Phil Prazan looks at new steps being taken.
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Tell Us: COVID-19 at a Senior Living Facility?
Are you concerned about a family member or a friend at a nursing home or assisted living facility? Do you have information about a facility? We want to hear from you.
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Over 100 Residents, Staff at Miami Springs Assisted Living Facility Diagnosed With COVID-19
More than 100 residents and staff at a Miami Springs assisted living facility have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the latest numbers from state health officials. Officials on Friday said 89 residents and 17 staff members at Fair Havens Senior Living have been diagnosed, the highest numbers of cases at an assisted living facility in Florida. Three of…
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Over 100 Residents, Staff at Miami Springs Assisted Living Facility Diagnosed with COVID-19
Kim Wynne reports on the Fair Havens assisted living center which has reported numerous cases of the Coronavirus.
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Over 100 Residents, Staff at Miami Springs Assisted Living Facility Diagnosed with COVID-19
More than 100 residents and staff at a Miami Springs assisted living facility have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the latest numbers from state health officials.
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COVID-19 Spread Quickly at Senior Facility. But for Some Families, Information Came Too Late
Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon, a local assisted living facility, confirmed that 26 residents and 12 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Families Considering Longterm Care Options
Over 2,000 people in longterm care facilities have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida, and it is making some families rethink how they care for their loved ones. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.
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State Releases Names of Senior Care Facilities With Coronavirus Cases
It took weeks, but finally the state is releasing the names of the senior care facilities where residents have tested positive for COVID-19. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports.