Over the past several years, advocacy for seniors residing within care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living homes, have grown in visibility in the public eye. Some of this was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, … [Read more...]
Care Advocacy: What YOU Can Do
Advocacy for an elderly loved one can be an all-consuming task. But what does advocacy actually look like in practice? For those of us that have had to speak up for an older loved one, we know that this is more than just using our voices to … [Read more...]
Finding Info About Care Facilities
Recently, a new tool was publicized that helps to illuminate when complaints are lodged against nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the state of Minnesota. This is designed to help people looking for care for an … [Read more...]
Care Oversight, and Why It’s Not Working Yet
Recently, a report was released concerning nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the state of New York. The report indicated that there was a huge lack of oversight when it came to how well these homes were being monitored by … [Read more...]
Why do Seniors Move to Iowa?
In recent years, Iowa has become a top retirement location. Factors like low property costs, access to quality healthcare, peaceful country living, and a highly rated quality of life have all contributed to make the midwestern state a … [Read more...]
What is an Ombudsman?
Anyone who has spent time in senior care, whether it’s as a professional or as someone on the receiving end of things, has heard the term “ombudsman.” But what does this word mean? What does an ombudsman do? Understanding this position can … [Read more...]