In Minnesota, if an elderly person dies as a result of neglect or abuse in a long-term care facility, the maximum fine is just $5,000. Meanwhile, animal cruelty can result in up to two years in prison, a $5,000–$10,000 fine, and restitution for the cost of care. This indifference to the suffering—and needless deaths—of older adults is commonplace in far too many long-term care facilities, as this research demonstrates. Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) and others successfully worke

View Article by Vincent Miles February 12, 2026 The specter of armed agents walking past residents in wheelchairs, demanding papers from staff in the middle of a shift, is no longer a dystopian fiction — it is a plausible Tuesday. A still image taken from video shot by neighbor Kristi Nelson shows St. Paul resident ChongLy Scott Thao being escorted out of his home on Jan. 18, 2026, by ICE agents who detained him for an hour. Thao, who is a U.S. citizen, was not their intended

A New Era of Transparency, Accountability, and Justice in Elder Care In 2025, Elder Voice Advocates (EVA) reached a defining moment in its mission to transform elder care. Through bold advocacy, strategic partnerships, and major investments in innovation, EVA expanded its reach and strengthened its role as a national leader in elder justice, transparency, and accountability. At the heart of this progress is Elder Care IQ , EVA’s groundbreaking public information platform that