AARP Florida

AARP Florida Strongly Opposes Legislation that Gives Nursing Homes Immunity Related to COVID-19Senate Bill 74 would strip away resident rights and give nursing homes a go-ahead to neglect residents with impunity

Current approach is frustrating and unfair, undermining trust in the system and overshadowing early progress in vaccinations

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The pandemic has pushed millions of older adults into isolation, which has heightened thoughts of suicide for this already stressed population that consists of veterans, unpaid family caregivers and front-line workers.

Florida could become first state to criminalize COVID-19 vaccine fraud

Renewed Efforts to Redefine State’s Long-Term Care Plan During Upcoming Legislative Session

We are hearing very strong concerns from our members and all older Floridians.  Too many older people are frustrated by their inability to understand when and where they can get vaccinated.  And in some communities, a long history of systemic discrimination has left trust in tatters.  This is jeopardizing the effectiveness of a brilliant scientific success in developing the vaccines.

Jamie Champion Mongiovi, a leader with extensive experience in strategic communications, media relations and legislative affairs in the state capital, will serve as AARP Florida’s new communications manager.

COVID-19 Infections Among Residents, Staff, Also On The Rise

Consumer confidence in the system of large, residential long-term care facilities has collapsed.  Families are balking at placing their loved ones in facilities that have become Petri dishes for contagion, sending occupancy rates in nursing homes and assisted living facilities sharply down.