April 2023 You made a difference in your community! April is volunteer appreciation month, and we value all our volunteers in Kentucky’s LTC Ombudsman Program. During this time, District Ombudsmen programs across the state celebrate their volunteers who make the work we do possible. We love and appreciate our program volunteers across the state! Below are […]
March 2023 You made a difference in your community! Kennith Johnson began volunteering for the Big Sandy District LTC Ombudsman program in 2021. Kennith learned about the program by talking with District LTC Ombudsman Shelly Akers. Kennith was intrigued and wanted to help so he applied to be a certified ombudsman. Kennith is a pastor […]
February 2023 You made a difference in your community! Alvera Kegel has been an active Certified Volunteer LTC Ombudsman (LTCO) in the KIPDA LTCO Program since 2015. She became interested in the program after seeing a newspaper article about the program. Alvera became a Social Worker in 1968 with the State of Kentucky. She began […]
January 2023 You made a difference in your community! Year-end legislation increased LTC Ombudsman national system funding by $2 million. Thank you for contacting congress. Please thank your congressman. Fifteen local ombudsman programs in KY will share approximately $25,000 in increased funding. 3,716 residents received gifts this holiday season thanks to your generosity! The […]
December 2022 Nursing home residents need your help! Currently, Congress is discussing important end of the year legislation. Advocates have been contacting Congress asking them to include critical nursing home provisions in an end of year appropriations bill. You too can urge your members of Congress to include provisions that support and protect nursing […]
For many of us, as the year draws to a close, we gather with family and loved ones to celebrate the holiday season. But for some long-term care residents, the holidays are anything but merry and bright. This season can be a very isolating and lonely time for residents who no longer have family or […]
Ombudsmen provide Rights Education to Nursing Facility Residents and Families The Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (SLTCO) Program received a grant from the KY Civil Monetary Penalty Fund to support the education of consumers about residents’ rights through the Residents’ Rights Consumer Education Project. The purpose of the Residents’ Rights Consumer Education Project was to […]
Advocates Prepare for Residents’ Rights Education Campaign! LTC Ombudsmen of the Bluegrass met recently to refresh their knowledge of residents’ rights. Understanding residents’ rights is essential as the Ombudsman program is responsible for sharing information about residents’ rights and empowering residents to exercise those rights. Ombudsmen reviewed the importance of residents’ rights and how to […]
Historic Flooding in Eastern Kentucky During late July 2022 Kentucky saw the worst flooding in our state’s history, bringing with it heavy rain, deadly flash flooding, and devastating and widespread damage, especially to those living in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia. Eastern Kentucky is made up of hills, steep slopes, and “hollers” that are prone […]
28 Kentuckians Attend Long-Term Care Ombudsman Certification Training! Earlier this year we let you know we had reached a critical point in Kentucky and needed volunteers. We are thrilled that 28 folks are attending long-term care (LTC) ombudsman certification training this summer. Trainees are going through virtual classroom training and in-person field training to become […]