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Urges Governor to Sign Measure, Restore Rights of Residents’ Families
ALBANY, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement on New York State’s decision to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to all New Yorkers 50 and over:
Organizations Urge State to Tap Newly Available Federal Funding to Help Caregivers - Mostly Grandparents - Access Grants, Services
Some Must Travel Far; Lower Success Rate for People of Color
ALBANY, N.Y.— AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement in response to news stories in today’s Wall Street Journal and New York Times about New York State’s reporting of nursing home resident deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Would Help Prepare Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care System for Future Pandemics, Emergencies
Unable to Obtain Appointments Despite Having Computer Capability
Urges 30-Day Amendments to Address Hours of Care, Visitation & Transparency; Restore Legal Recourse; Help NYers Remain at Home
Letter Also Calls for Redirecting More Spending on Resident Care, Improving Infection Control, Allowing Safe In-Person Visits
Bills Approved by NYS Senate Health Committee Would Improve Residents’ Health, Bring Peace of Mind, Transparency
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