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Volunteers needed for LTC Ombudsman Program

From Mandy Weston
Lake Cumberland ADD

There is a little known program in every state mandated by a 1978 amendment to the Older Americans Act. It is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Its goal is to help assure that long-term care facility residents live harmoniously and with dignity, feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal.

There's a tremendous need nationwide for volunteers to make this program work. The ultimate goal is to have one volunteer in each nursing home. After training, volunteers spend 6 to 8 hours a month visiting assigned nursing homes. They talk with residents and observe conditions. Interested volunteers please contact the District Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

To volunteer for the district that includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Russell, and Taylor Counties, call 1-800-264-7093. To volunteer for the district that includes Metcalfe County, call 1-800-355-7580. More information is available at www.chfs.ky.gov.




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