VOYCE would like to extend another big thank you to Missouri Representative Jim Murphy (District 094) and VOYCE’s Grants and Public Policy Coordinator Nicole Lynch for a robust discussion on the new law surrounding Authorized Electronic Monitoring. If you could not join us on August 18 for the overview and Q&A with Representative Murphy and Nicole,…
Read MoreElder Abuse: What Is It and How Do We Recognize It?
If you suspect elder abuse, call 1-800-392-0210 or report online Elder abuse is a rampant problem, affecting an estimated 16 percent of adults age 60 or older. These numbers are still lower than the actual average, as elder abuse, like many other forms of abuse, is wildly underreported.
Read MoreA Resident’s Story
I always had been a very active person all my life until a debilitating stroke left me with partial control of the left side of my body, making it impossible for me to live at home. I consequently moved into a long-term care community, but I never gave up my dream to return to live…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Signs the Electronic Monitoring Bill
On July 14, Governor Parson signed HB 1387, the electronic monitoring bill. For TEN YEARS, VOYCE and other elder rights advocates have fought to get an electronic monitoring bill passed, and today that fight has been won! This is a highly positive step forward for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our loved ones and…
Read MoreResources for Family Caregivers’ Bereavement During the Pandemic
According to a New York Times database, 1,126 people in Missouri have died due to COVID-19 as of July 14. The data shows that there are thousands of families who have lost their loved ones during the pandemic. As we all know, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities hit hard; One-thirds of coronavirus-related deaths…
Read MoreIs That Legal?
When speaking with a donor, Cris, about why she chose VOYCE as one of her charities, she shared that we helped her when she didn’t know where else to turn.
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