CT report shows fear of retaliation in nursing homes is a common problem in every state
The Connecticut long term care ombudsman funded a project speaking to her colleagues in all 50 states about fear of ...
AG Gentner Drummond asks for $52M to expand his agency's offices
The agency is seeking $50 million from a recently created state fund and a $2.5 million appropriation to expand the office.
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Ombudsmen use collaborative approach with senior living providers to ensure resident dignity, safety, expert says
Resident fears of retaliation from staff members for voicing concerns about care and services are common but preventable in ...
Council agrees to make symbolic payment of £250
A COUNCIL has agreed to make a symbolic payment of £250 to a vulnerable man to recognise injustice caused to him by some ...
Oklahoma Attorney General seeks millions to expand physical footprint
Saddled with more responsibilities, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is seeking to expand his office’s physical ...
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Texas long-term care facilities face advocate shortages; lawmakers asked to help
That’s when Jackson stepped in. Jackson is the Deep East Texas managing local ombudsman for long-term care facilities. Each day she serves Texans living at these facilities as a state-assigned ...
Care facility advocates educate residents on their rights
Care facility advocates are educating nursing home residents about their rights. Carolyn Torres, the managing local ombudsman in the Basin, shared how she is ...
Housing, education, foster care among Mid-Valley lawmakers' 2025 legislative priorities
Housing affordability is Rep. Shelly Boshart-Davis, R-Albany, top priority going into the legislative session. She said her ...
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AARP Bulletin: Health Care Systems Under Duress, What to Do After a Data Breach, and Tips for Flying with a Medical Device
The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to handle data breaches, ...
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Advocates Say There Aren’t Enough of Them in Texas Long-Term Care Facilities
That’s when Jackson stepped in. Jackson is the Deep East Texas managing local ombudsman for long-term care facilities. Each day she serves Texans living at these facilities as a state-assigned ...