The Advocate E-Newsletter July 6, 2015

July is the month to celebrate freedom. Long-Term Care Ombudsman are advocates for the rights of Iowa's long-term care residents and assisted living program tenants. Sexuality and Aging: Debunking the Myths. Fact sheet of the month: Reading and Understanding a Nursing Facility's Survey/Statement of Deficiencies. Upcoming events & learning opportunities.

The Advocate E-Newsletter June 2, 2015

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day information, new state law recognizes visitation right for adult wards. Upcoming events & learning opportunities.

The Advocate E-Newsletter May 4, 2015

Note from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Sexuality and Aging: Debunking the Myths, HIPAA: do Long-Term Care Ombudsmen have access to residents' records & other health-related information, Upcoming events & learning opportunities

The Advocate E-Newsletter, April 3, 2015

Note from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman focusing on maintaining effective resident & family councils in long-term care facilities. Bills to watch. OSLTCO is monitoring closure of State Mental Health Institutes.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, March 5, 2015

Note from State Long-Term Care Ombudsman on bills for the 2015 Legislative Session. respecting the rights of LGBT residents & tenants living in long-term care facilities. Nursing facility leaders asked to participate in rights and information survey. Updated MDS section Q fact sheet.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, February 5, 2015

The monthly e-newsletter will replace the listserv messages from the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. 2015 Priority Issues. Nursing facility leaders asked to participate in rights and information survey. FFY 2014 Annual Report filed.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, December 7, 2015

Info on whether long-term care residents who receive skilled care can leave the facility for outings or overnights without worrying that they will lose Medicare coverage. Discharge specialist spends busy first year assisting residents, educating facilities. Right to participate in research studies. Upcoming events & educational opportunities. Learning more about IPost.

The Advocate Newsletter, November 2, 2015

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman reports of success of Residents' Right month activities. OSLTCO welcomes staff into two newly created positions to oversee Medicaid Managed Care. The importance of case activity report for long-term care facilities. Governor's Conference on Aging & disabilities call for sessions

The Advocate Newsletter, October 26, 2015

Celebrate the individual rights of long-term care residents in October during Residents' Rights Month. "E" is for Empowerment.

The Advocate Newsletter, October 19, 2015

Celebrate the individual rights of long-term care residents during Residents' Rights Month. "R" is for Rights.

The Advocate Newsletter, October 12, 2015

Celebrate the individual rights of long-term care residents during Residents' Rights month. "A" is for Access.

The Advocate Newsletter, October 5, 2015

Celebrate Residents' Right Month. "C" is for Choice.

The Advocate Newsletter, September 20, 2016

Special Edition. Note from he State Long-Term Care Ombudsman regarding the newly update map of Local Long-Term Ombudsman regions effective October 1, 2016.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, June 6, 2016

Raise awareness about abuse, neglect & exploitation - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day launched June 15, 2006. Flyer from National Center on Elder Abuse for a list of 12 things to do to start taking a stand against elder abuse. Caller ID spoofing: What it is and how to avoid this common scam. World Elder Abuse Awareness day serves as call-to-action for all advocates of older adults.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, May 2, 2016

May is Older Americans Month. This years theme "Blaze a Trail" is designed to raise awareness about important issues facing older adults by highlighting the many ways that individuals are advocating for themselves, their peers and their communities. Older Americans Month activities schedule throughout Iowa.