Health Care Power of Attorney FAQ, May 28, 2015

Health Care Power of Attorney questions and answers on common questions.

Capacity vs. Competency, May 19, 2015

Explanation of difference between "capacity" and "competency". It is essential to determine whether an individual's consent is valid.

20 Common Nursing Home Problems - and How to Resolve Them, July 2015

Includes a brief introduction to Medicare & Medicaid, 20 problems common to nursing facilities & suggestions as how to resolve them.

Resident Council: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining an Effective Council, April 6, 2015

A guide to creating and sustaining an effective Resident council in a nursing facility

Family Councils Facilitator Handbook: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining an Effective Council, May 13, 2015

A guide to creating and sustaining an effective Family Council in a facility.

Your Right to Get Information About Returning to the Community, September 7, 2010

You have the right to learn if you can live in the community and get the services and support you need. Includes some information and guidance.

Voting informational Sheet, August 11, 2014

Voting information sheet.

Voting: Fact sheet, August 11, 2014

Information for voting. Every citizen has the right to vote. Absentee voting information

SHIIP Nursing Facility Notice, June 29, 2012

Important information about drug coverage for Nursing Home residents on Medicare

Sexual Expression among Long-Term Care Residents, September 27, 2013

Sexuality among the aging traditionally been overlooked. It is gaining recognition as an important factor in lives of older adults and part of the aging process. Preserving residents' right to freedom of sexual expression in the long-term care environment is important part of the resident-centered care & residents' rights

Representative Payee – What is it? November 16, 2013

What is a representative payee? Explanation and description of representative payee

Eligibility to Qualify for Medicaid nursing facility, September 19, 2013

Communique regarding qualifying for Medicaid nursing facility, income, and Miller Trust. Also includes references.

Can my mom have a private nursing home room even though she depends on Medicaid funding? August 22, 2013

Information on qualifying for a private nursing home room if on Medicaid funding

Nursing Facility MDS Section Q Informational Sheet, February 21, 2014

Information regarding Section Q - referrals and when appropriate

Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section Q Education: Helping People Return to the Community, February 12, 2014

Explanation of Minimum Data Set (MDS), implementation of Section Q, overview of the program, local contacts and functions, Referral Agency information, role and assistance provided by Long-Term care Ombudsman