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November 12, 2024
In this Issue:
- Resources and Information for Family Caregivers
- Issue Brief from Justice in Aging on Nursing Home Debt Collection Practices
- Resource Highlight: Know Your Drugs & Know Your Rights
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Resources and Information for Family Caregivers
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the National Center on Elder Abuse hosted a webinar titled, "Conversations on Caregiving, Ethics, and Elder Mistreatment." The webinar addressed critical ethical questions that may surface when caring for a loved one, including healthcare and financial decision-making; self-determination, safety, and autonomy; the changing nature of family relationships; and the link between caregiving and abuse. NCEA also created a fact sheet featuring Tips and Tools for Safe and Supportive Caregiving.
Find further resources for family members on Consumer Voice's website, including topic-based fact sheets and information for family councils.
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Issue Brief from Justice in Aging on Nursing Home Debt Collection Practices
Justice in Aging has released a new issue brief entitled, "Nursing Home Debt Collection Practices Put Residents' Family and Friends at Risk." Federal law prohibits a nursing home from conditioning a nursing home resident’s admission or continued stay on a third party’s personal guarantee to be financially responsible for the resident’s bills. Yet, nursing homes still employ a variety of tactics to pressure residents' family members, friends and other third parties to pay alleged debts out of their own pockets. The issue brief demonstrates how nursing homes’ aggressive debt collection practices violate federal and state law and lead to serious financial consequences for residents, their families, and friends.
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Resource Highlight: Know Your Drugs & Know Your Rights
 Medications can be helpful if they are treating an illness. It is important to be aware of whether a drug is being used for treatment or as a restraint. You should be told about any drug before it is given to you so you can decide if you consent or want to refuse it. Read Consumer Voice's info sheet for questions to ask your care provider and a list of drugs often used as chemical restraints. For more information, visit Consumer Voice's webpage on Avoiding Drugs as Chemical Restraints.
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