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 ...

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.

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 ...

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA). (Photo: Courtesy of Sen. Kaine’s office) The nation’s nursing home ombudsman programs would get a significant boost under legislation introduced this week. The Strengthening ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nursing homes should be a safe option for anyone needing long-term care, but we know it's not always smooth sailing. It can be extremely stressful having an aging parent or ...

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 ...

May was Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of our older citizens. This is also a time to reflect on how we can better support and protect them — especially the most ...

I hadn’t known what the word meant at that time. Ombudsman. It’s not a word we have in Spanish. An ombudsman is an advocate, but it means something different to everyone. To volunteers like me, being ...

TOLEDO — The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at ABLE announced its support of Older Americans Month in May. The program advocates for Ohioans receiving long-term care in nursing homes, assisted ...

You or a loved one relies on a nursing home or assisted living facility for care. Where can you turn if you have concerns about the quality of care or questions about your rights? One option is Utah’s ...