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2. Area Agency on Aging seeks long-term care ombudsman ... - AOL

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   Enhancing the quality of care and life for nursing or assisted living residents Anyone who is interested in becoming an ombudsman should contact Melissa Wilson at 567-247-6440 or mwilson@aaa5ohio ...

3. Older adults — including those in long-term care facilities ...

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   Blanca Castro is the California State Long-Term Care ombudsman. The CRISISline number, available 24/7 to receive complaints from long-term care residents and their families, is 800-231-4024.

4. Elder rights - Wikipedia

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   One of such protection is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for the rights of adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other residential settings. [18] Despite such programs, there is still much progress to be made in defending the rights of elder adults.

5. Ombudsmen in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 1979 the Taxpayer Ombudsman Office was created within the Internal Revenue Service to act as an ombudsman for the taxpayer. [2] Renamed in 1996 as the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, this office has a unique role with the Treasury Department as having the responsibility to submit annual reports to Congress without any prior review or comment from the IRS Commissioner, the Secretary of the ...

6. Nursing home residents' rights - Wikipedia

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   Nursing home residents' rights are the legal and moral rights of the residents of a nursing home. [1] Legislation exists in various jurisdictions to protect such rights. An early example of a statute protecting such rights is Florida statute 400.022, enacted in 1980, and commonly known as the Residents' Rights Act.

7. Assisted living - Wikipedia

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   Mandated by the Older Americans Act, ombudsman services are directed by residents, confidential, and offered free of charge. These advocates also work towards policy changes that enhance the overall well-being of individuals in long-term care settings. [16]