AARP – Eleanor Feldman Barbera, PhD

AARP: Navigating New Rules for Visiting Nursing Home Residents Near Death

April 13, 2020March 30, 2020 by Eleanor Barbera, Ph.D.

Thank you to Bruce Horovitz and AARP for tackling this painful aspect of resident care during Covid-19 and for mentioning my work. Navigating New Rules for Visiting Nursing Home Residents Near Death Coronavirus restrictions to protect our most vulnerable alter end-of-life rituals After 45 years of marriage, the cruel twists of fate now leave Jean … Read more

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