INSIDE NURSING HOMES: REAL STORIES

Residents, Families and Workers on Living and Dying
Through the Coronavirus Crisis

Nursing homes are ground zero for the pandemic. Millions of Americans are connected to these facilities — each one has a story to tell.

'Lovebirds' Died of COVID, Days Apart

Her Letters to Residents Help Fight Isolation

Son Loses Trust in Mother's Facility

Nursing Home Worker Refuses to Retire

His Music Lifts Up Lonely Residents

5-Star Nursing Home Couldn't Protect Mom

Sister Speaking Up For Her Brother

Connecting With Dad Through Virtual Visits

Mom's Final Words Said Through an iPad

A Grandmother Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye

The Funeral Director Worried About Bodies

A Worried Wife Cut Off From Her Husband

Share Your Personal Nursing Home Story

This Nursing Assistant Is Just Scraping By

Looking After Brother, From the Outside

Nursing Homes in Crisis

Track COVID-19 Nursing Home Cases and Deaths by State

What states are reporting and how to find it

AARP Fights for Transparency in Care Facilities Amid Crisis

Changes have been made, but there's more to do

Answers to Your Questions About Long-Term Care

The latest on evolving rules and your rights

When Can Visitors Return to Nursing Homes?

No official plans, visitation is probably months away

Speak Up for Nursing Home Patients During the Pandemic

Learn how you can take action

Ombudsmen's Role in Nursing Home Care

They help protect patient rights

Featured AARP Member Benefits

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Shopping & Groceries

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Family Caregiving

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