On March 12, 2021 & March 13, 2021 ~ WE, THE FAMILIES, UNITE
#nationalnursinghomeletin
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
A Non-Partisan Rally on the
One Year of Isolation for
Our Loved Ones in Albany, New York
One Year of isolation is inhumane, cruel, negligent and violates our loved ones living in nursing facilities Resident Rights, Disability Rights, Human Rights and Civil Rights. Our Statewide and Federal Leaders need to address the second act of unnecessary deaths IMMEDIATELY through modified visitation. This day will commemorate the vulnerable we have lost and will continue to lose, if Federal and State Leaders do not Open the Doors for Care and safe Visitation in Nursing Home Facilities IMMEDIATELY.
#Advocates for Covid-19 Nursing Home Residents #Essentialcarevisitor #EssentialCareCoalition #Banniversary
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
Essentialcarevisitor.com, Rally Co-Host
Advocates for Covid-19 Nursing Home Residents, Rally Co-Host
Other Groups
Essential Caregivers Coalition
NY Families for Visitation Now
NY Caregivers for Compromise
We Speak for Them
New York State Families Unite
IN HONOR OF...
New York State Advocacy Groups Represented
Rally SCHEDULE
In Honor of Rosie, Bobby, Ikarachi, Burchie, Elba, Adrienne, and the thousands of others deceased and isolated as we enter Rally week.
If you'd like like to add your
Loved One's or Family Member's name to this list - we update it daily at 5:00 PM -
Please email us below - and
we will add your Loved One's name to our
Family Portal Below.
Rally SCHEDULE
Rally SCHEDULE
Rally SCHEDULE
March 12, 2021 Rally Day
Capitol Steps, Albany, New York
11:30 AM Arrivals / Check-In
12:00 PM Rally Begins
12:30 PM Speakers
1:00 PM EST National Moment of Silence for
Loved Ones in Nursing Facilities
(11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Pacific)
2:00 PM Photo Opp
3:00 PM Rally Ends
RAIN OR SHINE
This Day is for the Families and their
Loved Ones.
Who We Are
Rally SCHEDULE
Our Rally Logo
Memorial Rally Leaders: Karla Abraham-Conley and Caregiver Advocate, Marcella Goheen
We are Families of over 100,000 vulnerable in New York State. We are united in our
prolonged pandemic grief that has left us separated from caring for our vulnerable, disabled, elderly family members who live in
New York State long term care facilities.
Some Loved Ones are in Heaven, some are
Covid-19 Survivors - all of them need us to speak
for them. We have spent one long year waiting to care for them - as they remain
isolated in their rooms.
NationalNursingHomeLetin Day
will SHED LIGHT on this cruelty happening in Nursing Home Facilities - and will acknowledge the voices of this national humanitarian crisis.
For All Inquires (Media & Families),
Please email press@essentialcareivisitor.com
Our Rally Logo
Rally SCHEDULE
Our Rally Logo
We used this image on October 14, 2020 for our
takebackournursinghomes rally,
and we use it again.
This image signifies that we hold forever in our hearts those we have lost to COVID-19 in Nursing Facilities and those who have perished from the unnecessary isolation and separation from their Personal Family Caregiver.
We acknowledge our COVID-19 survivors living in nursing facilities who have not connected with their family caregiver in one year on March 12, 2021.
We have not forgotten about you - we continue to march in your name.
Our Honor and Privilege
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY RALLY PARAMETERS
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY RALLY PARAMETERS
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY RALLY PARAMETERS
Rally Mission: To Speak in Remembrance of our Isolated and Deceased Nursing Home Residents on the
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WHEN VISITATION RESTRICTIONS WERE ANNOUNCED
What to Bring: Bring your Family, Friends , Photos, Signs, Your Voices ~ All Are Welcome
Rally Highlights: 12:30 PM Speakers
1:00 PM Moment of Silence
3:00 PM - Rally Ends
COVID-19 Parameters: Six Foot Distance and Please wear Masks
RALLY ENERGY: To Care is Not Political - Non-Partisan Rally
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE!
ONE YEAR STATEMENT
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY RALLY PARAMETERS
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY RALLY PARAMETERS
"OUR RALLY IS A NON-PARTISAN RALLY for the Families. To care and be cared for is not a political issue. To care: A privilege. To be Cared for: A human right. We refuse to allow our vulnerable to be used and exploited for political agendas.
Our Rally is about Remembrance. Our Rally is about Honor. Our Rally is about our Loved Ones. In Heaven and still isolated. We encourage
groups to join us in this spirit for our disabled and deceased Vulnerable.
We emphasize: this is a Non-Partisan Rally. We've come a long way in a tragic year - and we will continue to build over time pushing for essential care rights now and in the future for families and their loved ones."
Rally Organizer, Marcella Goheen
Rally Organizer, Karla Abraham-Conley
Progress by all Families:
~CMS changes Nursing Home Visitation Guidance 3/10/2021!!!!
~Personal Caregiver Bill Passed thru Senate & Assembly (3/3)
~Compassionate Care Definition Expanded (2/26)
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE!
About our Rally ~ "For the Families and Loved Ones"
WE, THE FAMILIES
About our Rally Leaders for March 12, 2021
Karla Abraham-Conley formed her Facebook Group, Advocates for Covid-19 Nursing Home Residents, during the pandemic as she was advocating for her Mother, Rosie. Rosie passed away from Isolation in October, 2020.
Marcella Goheen is a Caregiver Advocate who has been fighting for entrance to continue her neuro-care for her husband, a COVID-19 Survivor, living in a nursing facility. She has an ongoing unprecedented Supreme Court visitation case represented by famed Civil Rights Attorney, Michael Sussman. Marcella continues to work with families and caregivers statewide to help access care for their isolated loved ones amidst the visiting restrictions during the pandemic. Founder of www.essentialcarevisitor.com.
WECARE.ZONE
LOVED ONES MEMORIAL WALL ~ for 3/12/2021 RALLY
This Virtual Loved One Wall Honors Deceased or Isolated residents in nursing facilities in preparation for our 3/12 Remembrance Rally.
3/6/2021 Loved One, Elsie Brady ~ Died 7/21/2020 from Depression, Isolation, Failure to Thrive
Gerry McCarthy - Isolated, Husband of Elaine McCarthy
03/07/2021 Loved One, Wilfred Ortega, Jr., Son of Sandra Sanchez, Isolated since March 11, 2020
03/08/2021 Loved One, Pat Ashley, Died of Neglect and Isolation on 05/27/2020
Mother of Mary Delarm
03/09/2021 Loved One, June B. Kinney Died 05/29/2020, Mother
03/10/2021 Loved One, Bobby V, Isolated since 03/12/2020, Husband
3/11/2021 Loved One, Rosie, Dies of Isolation October 4, 2020, Mother for Karla
3/12/2021 The thousands still isolated and in Heaven...we speak for you today.
3/13/2021 Marilyn Pegnia, Isolated since March 12, 2020, Mother of Lin N Fred
3/14/2021 Loved One, Ikarachi
3/15/2021 Loved One, Carol L. Wegenaar, Grandma to Alissa Collora & Brianna Collora
Died on April 14, 2020
3/16/2021 Deborah Schmeidler passed away 11/28/2020, Mother of Carol Schmeidler
3/17/2021 Louise Franchetti, Mother of Mary Ann Foley
3/18/2021 Adrienne Blackett, Mother of Melody Jenkins
Love, Essential Care Visitor