I have just returned from a five day hiatus in Miami where in my volunteer position , visited locations that housed mentally challenged and elderly residents. As an advocate, I look for infractions of poor diet, lack of toilet items, privacy, telephone privileges and clean linens and clothes as well as clean rooms. I can tell you […]
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I am an advocate for the Elderly (Ombudsman) appointed by the Governor. Every state has a Dept of Elders and Ombudsman to look after our seniors’ welfare in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and family care homes. This past week we had the first of Town Hall meetings to inform the public of what we […]