Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.
Paula Span explores the unprecedented challenges posed by a rapidly aging population. Beginning in April 2025, The New Old Age has been produced through a partnership between KFF Health News and The New York Times.
Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.