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Heardoc's avatar

As someone who also works with the elderly but not in a LTC setting (I’m an audiologist in a physician’s office) I also see this as abuse and nobody talking about it. I think it’s a way of getting rid of these people (soooo sad!) that our society in general see as such a burden. What exactly is the CDC/NIH etc protecting these people from??!! Death? The average person staying in LTC for 2-21/2 years. Shouldn’t they be the BEST 2 years of a person’s life? Often family will place the elderly in these facilities NOT because they don’t love them and cherish them, but because caring for them has become difficult and our society (as a whole) offers little support. Being away from family (and friends) should be considered abuse. I think it’s reasonable for protect the staff (who will care for these people if the staff becomes ill?) but let the residents leave their lives, since they usually have such a short time left. Let them do what they love and be with people who love them.

My grandmother whom I loved dearly died alone in May 2020 because of these policies. I thank God that she had a wonderful nurse/caregiver who communicated with us. What I would t give to hold her hand once again.

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Dr Jen | Syringa Wellness's avatar

What about creating a survey in survey monkey and sending it around? Share from here, share on Twitter, on Facebook. Send the link to state dept of health. You wouldn't have to do all of this - your readers could distribute. Maybe even reach out to Jeff Childers (coffee and covid) - he has a big following.

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