Employees and people with loved ones in nursing homes are sounding the alarm to Congress that they still need help.
VIDEO: Congress looks into nursing home pitfalls during pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic shone a light on the vulnerability of nursing home residents and employees around the country.
In a House hearing this week, they pointed to widespread staff shortages and low pay for nursing home employees. Ramos said the lack of resources often forces workers to choose between helping one elderly resident in need over another.
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