Long-Term Care Ombudsman: Advocacy for Your Loved One

04/12/22 • 32 min

Advocating for a loved one in Long Term Care can be difficult if you don't know how to go about it. You don't have to do it alone! Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman programs work to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential care communities.

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Terre Ann Lindstamer is the South Central District Ombudsman manager for Florida Ombudsman Program. She's worked for the Ombudsman Program for more than 12 years. Her favorite part of the job is meeting with residents, hearing their stories, and working to enhance their quality of life in any way that she can. Terre Anne's Website

Lee has been a valued volunteer for the Florida Long-term Care Ombudsman Program for more than seven years. He currently serves as the district council, chair. Lee 's Website

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Lee has been a valued volunteer for the Florida Long-term Care Ombudsman Program for more than seven years. He currently serves as the district council, chair. Lee 's Website

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