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Long-Term Care Ombudsman are advocates for resident of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities and similar adult care facilities. They work to resolve problems of individual resident and to bring about changes at the local, state and national levels to improve care. While most residents receive good care in long-term care facilities, far too many are neglected, and other unfortunate incidents of psychological, physical and other kinds of abuse do occur. Thus, thousands of trained volunteer ombudsman regularly visit long-term care facilities, monitor conditions and care, and provide a voice for those that are unable to speak for themselves.
 

Ombudsman Program Volunteer Opportunities

We serve as professional intermediaries for those who may experience difficulty speaking or acting for themselves.

The Ombudsman Program is the agency charged with serving as advocates for persons living in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Through a network of State, regional, district and volunteer ombudsmen, we seek to achieve this resolution through mediation, negotiation, referral to enforcement agencies, and training of caregivers.

As LTC Ombudsmen we have 4 specific responsibilities:

~~To receive, investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of older persons who are residents of LT facilities;

~~ To act as advocates for residents of LTC facilities;

~~ To review and comment on Legislation (Federal, State and local) affecting the elderly; and

~~To publicize the existence of the Ombudsman Program.

Senior Services of Northern Kentucky's Ombudsman Program has a golden opportunity for individuals who qualify. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer resident representative, a volunteer certified ombudsman, a volunteer advisory council member then we have a very unique offer for you.

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