The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) works to improve the quality of life and quality of care of Connecticut residents in Long Term Care Settings
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Finding a well-staffed nursing home can be challenging, but it's essential for ensuring quality care. Learn how to choose the right home with tips from this KFF Health News article by Jordan Rau. #longtermcare #nursinghomecare #SeniorCare
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Did you know that when you are a Nursing Home resident there are specific considerations you should think about when choosing your Medicare plan for next year. Learn from the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Join us Live Tonight 10/26/22 at 5pm. facebook.com/CTLTCOP/live
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Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is open and runs from October 15 - December 7. It's time to think what’s best for you! Help is available to learn about your
Medicare options Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422
ALT Image of two Rocks Reviewing Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. It Reads: "Medicare Annual Enrollment Period" October 15 - December 7 Time to think what’s best for you! Help is available to learn about your Medicare options Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422
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It's time to do what is right to help protect older Americans and people with disabilities who live in our nation’s nursing homes. That means passing all five nursing home provisions in the Build Back Better Act.
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Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program retweeted
10 Mar 2021
Breaking News! CMS Issues Update of Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations
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Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program retweeted
25 Common Nursing Home Problems—& How to Resolve Them - updated guide from @justiceinaging includes COVID-19 specific info, 2021 Medicare eligibility standards, & advice on how to refuse arbitration agreements under a recently revised federal regulation. bit.ly/3rg5OGB
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Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program retweeted
12 Jan 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to become available to more people, they should be aware of potential scams related to the vaccine and be on the lookout for certain warning signs that can help them avoid being scammed.
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We're getting so excited! We are one week away from hosting our annual VOICES Forum on 10/8/2020! If your Nursing Home residents are interested in joining us virtually this year, you can find more info on how to attend on our website - portal.ct.gov/LTCOP/voices20…
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Residents' Rights Month 2014 - Better Staffing: The Key to Better Care
October 01, 2014 - October 31, 2014
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ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS
Every year an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
April 6-12 is National Volunteer Week
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An Act Increasing the PNA for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Residents
HB 5226
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Protect Seniors in the Year of Elder Abuse Prevention
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Raised H.B. No. 5226 AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has proposed new regulations: “Requirements for Payment for Customized Wheelchairs