The “Isolation Kills, Too” Campaign
March 8-13, 2021
6 Days
17 States
1 Mission
For a week leading up to the one year anniversary of the long term care lockdown, seventeen states came together to demand an end to residents living in isolation. And we were just getting started.
“Isolation Kills, Too!” is the battle cry of our movement to recognize the dangerous toll a year of lockdown has taken on the lives in long term care.
And to hold accountable those capable of restoring their rights.
No matter what state you live in, you can always get involved.
A video montage detailing the national campaign to recognize the year anniversary of the lockdown of long term care residents.
Campaign Components
Lawn Signs
Lawn signs traveled around (some are still traveling) five states and popped up in all seventeen.
Yellow Envelope Campaign
Hundreds of thousands of letters stuffed into yellow envelopes were sent to federal, state and local officials. And we’re still sending them.
Email Blasts
The emails will end when the isolation does.
Social Media Movement
Sign our petitions, share your pics of loved ones and keep the momentum moving.
Isolation Anniversary Long Term Care Webinar
Family Caregiving AND Residents’ Rights
“A must see for anyone grappling with their loved one living in isolation long term care.”
A Conversation with
Dr.Candace Kemp, Professor at Georgia State University and Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
Toby Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advisory
Residents in long term care communities are living in isolation, without customary social interaction, and are separated from their families. This reviews academic research results on why family members are “more than visitors” and serve a critical role in formal and informal caregiving. Second, the webinar educates on the current state of Residents’ Right, including an historical perspective and an explanation of industry lingo that can be confusing to families. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the speakers address considerations on balancing long-term care residents’ rights with needs of the community.
Brought to you by: The Essential Caregivers Coalition, Caregivers for Compromise, FACE for Seniors, Nursing Home Lives Matter
Gather and Honor
On the one year anniversary of the lockdown of long term care residents, families across the nation gathered on capitol steps to honor those lives lost and to fight for those still struggling inside.
