00:33:52 judi Fonsh: Also Farren Care Center had no Covid --and they were a specailized facility for those with SMI and a non profit sarted by the Sisters of Provience until the state allowed Trinity Health to allow them to chose to close . 00:35:49 Paul Lanzikos: Book ordering: www.press.chicago.edu use promo code UCPNEW for 30% discount. 00:37:59 Richard Moore: I already bought my copy, and it's well worth the expense. Anyone working in long-term care or advocating for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers should obtain a copy or, at least, ask their local library to obtain a copy. 00:39:09 cathy carlton: Thank you for sharing the book ordering information. I am a nurse practitioner from Northern NJ and advocate. Will be sharing this with NJ Ombudsman 00:41:39 Sue Rorke: This should be required reading and a required course for all nursing home, group residences and hospital executives and owners. 00:46:29 judi Fonsh: Recently i know someone in Ct who may have long covid--one dr at Yale new haven hospital sees folks--next appointment she received is end of may 2025 00:47:58 Richard Moore: CDC just issued an advisory recommending a second COVID vaccination six months after their first shot of the new 2024-2025 vaccine for everyone over 65 and anyone, regardless of age, if they are immunocompromised. 00:54:37 Karyn Pomerantz: The essence of capitalism is that people are only valued if they are healthy enough to work and make profit, reproduce and raise kids, and fight in the army. The rulers consider older people worthless. Capitalism is the ultimate determinant of health. We need to target that as we fight for reforms, like fighting for masks, etc. 01:00:21 judi Fonsh: Reacted to "The essence of cap..." with 👍 01:02:22 Richard Moore: At least one point of American Eldercide is that we need to keep more people out of nursing homes and get more out who are already there. 01:03:15 Jan Robbins: Replying to "At least one point o..." The problem is it's EXPENSIVE and not an easy task keeping folks in their homes. It's a battle to the end. 01:06:58 Frank Baskin: It is true that it is expensive to care for others in their home or in a facility. We have provided care as if it is only for medical care. In fact we should medical care and social care. Where and how people live is vital in a facility or at their home in the community. 01:08:15 Jeni Kaplan: NF Immunity was passed by the Legislature. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2020/Chapter64#:~:text=(a)%20Notwithstanding%20any%20general%20or,care%20professional%20or%20health%20care 01:09:12 Frank Baskin: In Massachusetts nursing homes survive(not their residents) due to the political support from some in the legislature. 01:09:22 Richard Moore: Maybe Jim Lomastro could encourage the members of the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators should get a copy of American Eldercide. 01:10:58 Sue Rorke: Thank you Jeni! 01:11:17 Jeni Kaplan: Welcome! 01:12:23 Frank Baskin: The US is one of the few(if not the ony one) country which allows for profit organizations to own and to manage nursing homes. Their goal is to profit. 01:12:49 judi Fonsh: Reacted to "The US is one of t..." with 👍 01:15:11 Frank Baskin: We should raise the number of medical staff who care for residents. We should also raise the number of social workers, activity workers, and pastoral counselors who are inside those same facilities. 01:18:26 Lisa Borchetta: Thank-you VERY MUCH - wonderful, important presentation! 01:19:11 Sue Rorke: Thank you, Margaret! Amazing. 01:19:12 Cassie Cramer: Jaw dropping presentation, incredible work- thanks so much 01:19:30 cathy carlton: This was an excellent presentation — thank you