Have you ever had a concern with how yourself or a loved one are being cared for in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Your local long-term care (LTC) ombudsman might be able to help you.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) is a sponsor of a bipartisan effort to beef up the national nursing home ombudsman program. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced a bill to strengthen and ...
An increasing number of older Americans are living in long-term care facilities, which requires additional advocacy for families and loved ones. “Older Americans deserve to live with dignity, but we ...
On a white-hot Wednesday afternoon in mid-August, Bonnie Gow wanders the air-conditioned halls of the Cheney Care Community's nursing home. She's not a resident or member of the facility's staff, but ...
Valerie Conner, certified ombudsman, discusses her passion for her work and getting to different patients March 7, 2024, at Willowbrook Terrace in Pendleton. “I enjoy chatting with residents, learning ...
A report from the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Oregon has called for an independent audit of the state’s Department of Human Services, arguing that the regulatory body missed multiple red ...
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Office of State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman this week welcomed 100 in-person and 80 virtual attendees to the Hershey Lodge and Conference ...
October is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, a time to honor individuals living in long-term care facilities and to call attention to their rights. Residents' Rights Month is an ...
WESTFIELD, Ind — Starting this fall, residential care facilities in one Indiana city could start paying a price for repeatedly calling 911 for non-emergency help. Westfield city leaders say their new ...
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During this fast-paced holiday season culminating in the New Year, we recognize the persistent passage of time. Our minds turn to our loved ones, some of whom no longer live at home and reside in long ...
Mairead Painter, Connecticut's long-term care ombudsman, talks to Anthony Gesnaldo, president of the resident council. "My job is to literally be their voice," Painter said. She has regular meetings ...