Restore Resident Rights NOW.
Since March 13, 2021, residents in long term care facilities have lived in lockdown for over a year. This must stop.
A Year in Isolation
When the world went into lockdown because of COVID-19, residents in long term care facilities lost their right to visitations. One year later, some have still never seen their families. Many have died ALONE.
March 8-13, 2021
6 Days
17 States
1 Mission
For a week in March, 17 states came together to demand an end to residents living in isolation. And we are just getting started.
“Isolation Kills, Too!” is the battle cry of our movement to recognize the dangerous toll a year of lockdown has taken on the lives in long term care.
And to hold accountable those capable of restoring their rights.
No matter what state you live in, you can get involved.
Ongoing Events
Lawn Signs
Lawn signs traveled around (some are still traveling) five states and popped up in all seventeen.
Click here to see pics of our traveling sea of yellow and order your own sign
Yellow Envelope Campaign
Hundreds of thousands of letters stuffed into yellow envelopes were sent to federal, state and local officials. And we’re still sending them.
Email Blasts
The emails will end when the isolation does.
Click here for info on blasting out your email to officials.
Social Media Movement
Sign out petitions, share your pics of loved ones and keep the momentum moving.
Isolation Anniversary Long Term Care Webinar
Family Caregiving AND Residents’ Rights
“A must see for anyone grappling with their loved one living in isolation long term care.”
RECORDED EVENT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
www.caregivingandresidentsrights.com
A Conversation with
Dr.Candace Kemp, Professor at Georgia State University and Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
Toby Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advisory
Residents in long term care communities are living in isolation, without customary social interaction, and are separated from their families. This reviews academic research results on why family members are “more than visitors” and serve a critical role in formal and informal caregiving. Second, the webinar educates on the current state of Residents’ Right, including an historical perspective and an explanation of industry lingo that can be confusing to families. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the speakers address considerations on balancing long-term care residents’ rights with needs of the community.
Brought to you by: The Essential Caregivers Coalition, Caregivers for Compromise, FACE for Seniors, Nursing Home Lives Matter
Gather and Honor
Meeting at the state Capitol on Friday, March 12, memorials on the beach on Saturday, March 13… each state has a different plan. The goal is to raise our voices and shine from our hearts.
Click here to find out how to attend the event in your state.
We mourn the lives lost.
And we fight like Hell for the ones still inside.
Because isolation kills, too.
