How to Overcome the Fear of Retaliation and Advocate for Quality Care
Retaliation, in the case of long-term care, refers to the act of revenge by facility staff in response to a complaint by a resident or loved one. This fear of retaliation may deter individuals from speaking up when they feel their
Remaining Vigilant: Reporting Signs of Elder Abuse at Long-Term Care Facilities
Every year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) provides an opportunity for all of us to promote dialogue and action on the issue of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Amplifying Their Voices: Ensuring Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents
Advocating for residents in long-term care facilities is not just a moral imperative; it is an essential responsibility that protects residents’ quality of care and quality of life.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Zoom Family Meetings
The RI Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program invites you to our new monthly Zoom meetings for families and other care-partners of residents in long-term care facilities in RI.
Understanding the 5 Stages of Grief
As we age, the likelihood of experiencing a loss due to death increases with each passing year. For older adults (those who are 65 and older), and indeed for adults who are younger than this, the first major loss we
Advocating for Those Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
In advocating for older adults, let us acknowledge June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. To raise awareness about the disease, those living with dementia, and their caregivers, it is time for us to be their voice!
Aging Unbound & Mental Health Diagnoses for Older Americans
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes older Americans face.
5 Benefits of Engaging in Hobbies as a Long-Term Care Resident
Engaging in new or rediscovered hobbies or interests, such as music, art, sewing, helping to design and plant a garden, or baseline tasks such as folding, all help bring people together to create a cohesive community of like-minded souls who each bring their
Do I Have to Leave? – The Process of Involuntary Discharges at Long-Term Care Facilities
It is important to understand the policy of involuntary discharges. An involuntary discharge is when a long-term care facility wants to evict or transfer a resident from their facility. The start of this process occurs when a 30-Day Discharge Notice
The Role of a Long-Term Care Social Worker
The importance of a social worker's position makes them a vital member at a facility – they must be available to address and handle all challenging situations that arise in a day.