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July 21, 2021 TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Families and advocates for the elderly in Kansas argue that with most nursing home residents vaccinated against COVID-19, some facilities visiting rules need to be relaxed, though the delta variant s spread is making operators nervous. A state official who investigates complaints against nursing homes and the elder-care focused Kansas Advocates for Better Care are calling on the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to crack down on homes that aren t open enough. They re concerned that the delta variant will prompt new lockdowns. The aging department says it is working to ensure that residents and families have a voice in visitation policies, though some industry officials still see a need to proceed with caution.

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