What services/ programs does your organization offer?

Service/program: Educate Residents and Families & give information and resources.

Description:  Educate residents and families on resident rights, options to resolve issues, educate on the benefits of family councils, which are much like PTAs in schools, and how they can benefit residents, families, and facilities in working together to improve care for all.

Service/program: Direct Help to families

Description:  Weekly Zoom support groups, advocating to facilities on the resident/family’s behalf, engaging in goodwill efforts to supply residents with needed or uplifting items, appreciation days to thank staff with pastry trays or other thank you items.

Service/program:  Advocacy & Education

Description:  Advocating to local, state, and federal policymakers on ways they can best help residents and families faced with long-term care challenges. Educating the public on current legislation that affects those in long-term care.

How does the community benefit from your services & programs?

We empower residents and families with the information they need to make the best decisions they can.  Families no longer feel alone in this new world to them of long-term care, they can network and get support from others that have had or share similar experiences as they are going through. Families find there are resources unknown to them until they contact our organization.

How many volunteers does your organization use on an annual basis?  10-20