Since 2018, more than 2,000 people have wandered away from assisted-living and memory-care facilities unnoticed or been left unattended for hours outside.
Papa Inc. is facing a flurry of contract terminations by health insurers for next year, following extensive allegations of abuse from its workers and the elderly who rely on it.
A Florida Senate panel this week backed a proposal that would allow veterans' spouses to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans.
Now that the U.S. government has stepped back from issuing vaccines, long-term care operators have yet to start administering shots to protect one of the most vulnerable populations.
Lee succeeds Vicki Hoak, who has led the organization for the past four years. Hoak will continue to contribute her expertise as CEO Emeritus through the end of October. Lee brings over 20 years of experience in advocacy and nonprofit management. His background includes a tenure as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
Earlier this year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaimed September 10-16 as Direct Support Professional Week. “We provide that service to them in their homes so that they are in a safe environment in which they can integrate with the community and also continue to learn and be the best individual that they possibly can be,” Barkley said. Approximately 20,000 Georgians are employed as DSPs. Direct Service Professional week is a show of appreciation to DSPs that brings awareness to the shortage of DSPs in the field.