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Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.

Under the bill moved forward this week in the House Health & Human Services Committee, a patient can designate a caregiver or family member who must be allowed to visit for a minimum of two hours daily.

Many residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities suffered from COVID outbreaks and isolation. Some people are opting to take care of their loved ones at home instead.

If federal officials accept a court’s decision, some patients will get a chance to seek refunds for their nursing home and other expenses.

The AARP’s state director Jeff Johnson spoke to WMFE’s Joe Byrnes about nursing homes and long term care facilities, and other issues that could affect seniors this session.

The tests heading to long-term care facilities were stockpiled during a “downturn” and expired at the end of the year. The state has been waiting for an answer from the federal government on whether they are usable.

Power outages that followed Hurricane Irma affected 28,000 residents of Florida's nursing homes — and led to a 25% increase in deaths a week after the storm made landfall in September 2017.

Video: Oak Hammock at the University of Florida offers a virtual reality experience on a weekly basis for its residents. The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.

COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face, and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.

Investors who own large shares of nursing home companies now are demanding that the operators improve staff working conditions and the quality of care.

While many residents of long-term care facilities agree to get vaccinated, an overwhelming number of employees at those facilities are not getting the shots.

Pinellas County officials say they will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people ages 65 and older starting January 5th.