Protecting Our Loved Ones From Isolation

After Founder of Texas Caregivers for Compromise Mary Nichols lost her mother during a period of isolation in a long-term care facility, she wanted to make sure that nobody else suffered the same fate. Mary joins Janice to discuss why she's working to raise awareness about a new bill: the Essential Caregivers Act. She explains the importance of making sure that loved ones in facilities have access to caregivers during emergencies and emphasizes the importance of learning lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices