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Ombudsmen in the News Archive
Below is a listing of news articles from 2009 featuring long-term ombudsmen. Looking for current stories? Visit Ombudsmen in the News.
December
- NY State Ombudsman Quoted: "Does your loved one need nursing home care? Is it sufficient?" December 29, 2009, WRGB.
- HI State Ombudsman Quoted: "Elder Abuse and Exploitation on the Rise" December 22, 2009, KHON2.
- NY State Ombudsman Quoted: "Making the best of nursing home visits," December 22, 2009, Albany Times Union.
- NY Ombudsman Quoted: "Got a calendar you don't want? CNY needs 4,000 for nursing home residents," December 19, 2009, The Post-Standard.
- OH Ombudsman Quoted: "Woman leaves nursing hoem after eight years," December 17, 2009, Warren Tribune Chronicle.
- FL State Ombudsman Submits Letter to the Editor: "Nursing home patients have rights," December 13, 2009, Jackson County Flordian.
- TN Ombudsman Quoted: "Searching for quality care: Half of area nursing homes get low scores," December 12, 2009, Knoxville News Sentinel.
- RI State Ombudsman Quoted: "RI budget trouble crimps inspections at thousands of restaurants, health-care facilities," December 12, 2009, Providence Journal.
- IL State Ombudsman Quoted: "Officials consider toughening sanctions against nursing homes," December 11, 2009, Chicago Tribube.
- Las Vegas Assisted Living Facility in Danger of Being Closed Down - Nevada State Ombudsman Quoted: "State may revoke Vegas assisted living home's license," December 9, 2009, KVBC News 3 Las Vegas.
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November
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October
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September
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August
- IL Regional Ombudsman Quoted: "Aide identified in alleged nursing home abuse," August 28, 2009, The State Journal-Register.
- VT State Ombudsman Quoted: "Budget cuts impact long-term care," August 24, 2009, BurlingtonFreePress.com.
- TN Regional Ombudsman Quoted: "West Tenn. facilities earn subpar ratings," August 23, 2009, Jackson Sun.
- TN Regional Ombudsman Quoted: "Carefully research all options for care, ombudsman advises," August 23, 2009, Jackson Sun.
- IL Regional Ombudsman Quoted: "Police investigate nursing home abuse claims," August 23, 2009, The State Journal-Register.
- WA Regional Ombudsman Quoted: "Assistance for seniors up in air," August 21, 2009, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
- FL Ombudsman Quoted: "I-Team: Is Anybody Watching?," August 14, 2009, CBS 4 - Miami.
- WA Ombudsman Challenges $1.1 million-a-month cut in adult day health services: "Lawsuits obstruct budget cuts," August 9, 2009, The News Tribune.
- $1.6 Million to be restored to CA Ombudsmen: "Joan Aragone: Grass roots advocacy works," August 9, 2009, The Oakland Tribune.
- 10% Cut to IL Ombudsman Funding: "Cuts to hit senior services; home care may be spared," August 8, 2009, Pantagraph.com.
- Funding Restored for CA Ombudsmen: "Feuer legislation signed restoring protections for abused and neglected nursing home residents," August 7, 2009, California Chronicle.
- CA Ombudsman Quoted: "Ventura County seniors and their families fear loss of care benefits," August 6, 2009, Ventura County Star.
- MO Ombudsman Quoted: "Nursing assistants to be honored on Friday," August 5, 2009, News-Leader.com.
- CT Ombudsman Quoted: "Many question usefulness of nursing home ratings and comparisons," August 2, 2009, Hartford Courant.
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July
- FL LTC Ombudsman Profiled: "Volunteers guard quality of lives," July 26, 2009, HeraldTribune.com.
- NJ Volunteer Advocate Profiled: "Active retiree brings support to nursing home residents," July 23, 2009, The Manchester Times.
- NJ Ombudsmen Profiled: "Volunteers look out for the isolated elderly," July 23, 2009, Sentinel.
- CA State Senate Approves Legislation Preserving Ombudsman Funding: "Senate votes to restore protections for abused and neglected nursing home residents," July 22, 2009, California Chronicle.
- Article by IA Ombudsman: "Not everyone happy about facility changes," July 19, 2009, Des Moines Register.
- IL Ombudsmen Honored: "Illinois honors outstanding elder rights advocates," July 18, 2009, Chicago Tribune.
- IL Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Nursing home advocate seeks investigation of resident's death," July 17, 2009, The State-Journal Register.
- DC Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Nursing home ratings earn mixed reviews," July 14, 2009, The Washington Post.
- Change at Dubuque Retirement Community means LTCO won't be visiting home: "Assisted living center changing its status to avoid licensing rules," July 13, 2009, DesMoines Register.
- WA Ombudsman Program to Be Highlighted in Commercials: "Strictly Business: Grant a boost to program at BMAC," July 8, 2009, Walla Walla Union Bulletin.
- WA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Group for disabled Washingtonians sues over program cuts," July 7, 2009, Seattle Pi.
- Former KA Ombudsman Confirmed as Head of Aging in HHS: "Greenlee confirmed as head of aging in HHS ," July 6, 2009, McKnight's Long-Term Care news and Assisted Living.
- PA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Sex and seniors: Few willing to discuss important but taboo topic," July 5, 2009, Reading Eagle.
- PA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Berks official deals with sensitive issues related to senior sexuality ," July 5, 2009, Reading Eagle.
- CA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Panel focuses on the dangers of elder abuse ," July 3, 2009, Camarillo Acorn.
- WA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "State finds abuses at Port Orchard senior living facility," July 3, 2009, Kitsap Sun.
- CA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Seniors find knowledge is power in avoiding scams," July 3, 2009, The Westside Connect.
June
- KS Ombudsman Thanked by Governor: "Parkinson thanks ombudsmen Gilbert Cruz for his service to Kansas," June 22, 2009, WIBW.
- NJ Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "N.J. seeks volunteers to advocate for institutionalized elderly," June 22, 2009, The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- NC Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Picking parents new home; care facility move requires thought," June 19, 2009, Rock Mount Telegram.
- CA Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Advocates for long-term care residents hit by budget cuts," June 14, 2009, Tri Valley Herald.
- MN State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Nursing home movement to let residents live on own terms offers potential payoffs, challenges," June 10, 2009, Pioneer Press.
- National Long Term Care Ombudsman Mentioned in Article: "Valle Verde Heroics During Jesusita Fire," June 8, 2009, Santa Barbara Independent.
- Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Discussed in Article: "Programs Prevalent to Help Seniors 'Live Today'," June 5, 2009, Morris Daily Herald.
- PA Volunteer Ombudsmen Quoted in Article: "Ombudsmen helping elderly to be heard," June 4, 2009, The Tarentum Valley News Dispatch.
- NC State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Abuse hard to verify if injured can't speak," June 3, 2009, The News & Observer.
- OK State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Scam dangers lurk for Oklahoma seniors," June 1, 2009, The Oklahoman.
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May
- MN State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Investigators: The Power of One," May 27, 2009, Fox 9 News - Minneapolis, MN.
- MT State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Elder abuse in Montana: Part 2 of 2," May 26, 2009, Montana's News Station.com.
- MT State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Elder abuse in Montana: Part 1 of 2," May 25, 2009, Montana's News Station.com.
- CA Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Looking out for seniors: Long-term care ombudsman program faces cuts," May 22, 2009, The Bakersfield Californian.
- WA Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Seniors beset by monetary mistreatment," May 20, 2009, Yakima Herald-Republic.
- MA Ombudsman Program Mentioned in Article: "Senior fair delivers valuable information to area's elders," May 18, 2009, South Coast Today.
- KY Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Facilities asked to limit cell phone use," May 16, 2009, The Lexington Herald-Leader.
- Former Kansas State LTC Ombudsman Kathy Greenlee Appointed to Assistant Secretary of HHS, May 14, 2009.
- "Seniors to receive bonus Social Security payments," May 12, 2009, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
- SD Ombudsman Mentioned in Article: "Castle Manor Nursing Home Accusations Continue," May 12, 2009, Hot Springs Star.
- MD Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Slow business for small assisted living homes baffles entrepreneur," May 8, 2009, The Frederick News Post.
- "Simi divvies out larger CDBG allocation than expected," May 8, 2009, Simi Valley Acorn.
- "Simi distributes $1.1 million in community grants," May 6, 2009, Ventura County Star.
- "Aging Agency proposes funding for county," May 6, 2009, Morris Daily Herald.
- "Measure to forgive nursing home fines questioned," May 5, 2009, The State Journal-Register.
- "First reports of swine flu at nursing homes surface, professionals council issues guidelines," May 4, 2009, McKnight's Long-Term Care News.
- Local TX Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Area Agency on Aging honors volunteers for connecting generations," May 4, 2009, The News-Gazette.
- Regional FL Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Public forum empowers seniors," May 4, 2009, The Charlotte Sun Herald.
- OH Ombudsman Program Director Featured in Article: "25th TWIN awards will honor 18 local women," May 3, 2009, Mansfield News Journal.
- "Obama taps Greenlee for HHS post," May 1, 2009, Topeka Capital Journal.
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April
- "Bills would restore money for senior advocates," April 30, 2009, Vallejo Times-Herald.
- Regional IL Ombudsman Quoted in Article: " Helia Healthcare of Urbana will close today,"April 24, 2009, The News-Gazette.
- Consumer Voice President Norma Atteberry Featured in Article: "Advocate for Nursing Home Patients Makes a Difference in Their Lives."
- CMS Issues New Guidelines Calling for Homelike Environments in Nursing Homes, April 10, 2009.
- HI State Ombudsmen Featured in Article: "State Ombudsmen Gives Advice on Long-Term Care," April 9, 2009, KHON2.
- Consumer Voice's Director of Public Policy Quoted in Article: "Arizona fails to protect nursing home residents," April 4, 2009, www.azstarnet.com.
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March
- "Mentally ill endanger nursing home patients," March 22, 2009, MSNBC.com.
- "Nursing home bill postponed," March 18, 2009, Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- "Youngstown Ombudsman Honored for Helping Seniors Access Stimulus," March 16, 2009, Ohio Department of Aging.
- CT Ombudsman Program Mentioned in Article: "Rell Delays Creation Of Department On Aging, " March 15, 2009, TheDay.com.
- CT Ombudsman Program Mentioned in Article: "Sen. Prague agrees to delaying launch of new Department on Aging, " March 14, 2009, Mansfield Today.
- "Wiggins co-authors nursing home oversight bill," March 12, 2009, The Times-Standard.
- "Finding the right nursing home, step by step," March 11, 2009, U.S. News & World Report.
- "Opponents of nursing home bill outraged," March 7, 2009, The State Journal-Register.
- MO Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Retirement community cashed in on dead," March 5, 2009, Columbia Daily Tribune.
- FL State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Volunteer inspectors oppose bill's cuts," March 5, 2009, Florida Times-Union.
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February
- "Feuer Introduces Three-Bill Package to Protect Seniors, " February 24, 2009, California Chronicle.
- "Dementia - and its dangers - overlooked, elder advocates say following Verne Gagne incident," February 21, 2009, Pioneer Press.
- PA Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Experts say do homework on care homes," February 19, 2000, Republican & Herald.
- OH Ombudsman Supervisor Quoted in Article: "Care center tells patient cat has to go," February 18, 2009, Akron Beacon Journal.
- IA State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "New tool rates nursing homes," February 17, 2009, Fort Dodge Messenger.
- "Senior independence – your right at any age," February 17, 2009, Wilmington News Journal.
- WA State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Even elderly are facing eviction," February 6, 2009, Seattlepi.com.
- CO State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Many seniors can't sell homes," February 3, 2009, Denver Post.
- "Nursing home rating system doesn't tell the whole story," February 1, 2009, Florida Times-Union.
- Regional OH Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Very few stars among nursing homes," February 1, 2009, Cincinnati.com.
- IL State Ombudsman and Consumer Voice Director of Public Policy Janet Wells Quoted in Article: "Many facilities improve even before rating system," February 1, 2009, Statesmen Journal.
- GA State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "GA Budget Cuts Hit Elderly, Slash Meals," February 1, 2009, First Coast News.
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January
- PA State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "NS student reads Department of Aging pamphlets onto CDs for visually impaired," January 30, 2009, Republican & Herald.
- "Peninsula health groups get $2.8M in grants," January 29, 2009, Palo Alto Daily News.
- TX Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Ombudsmen keep watchful eyes on nursing homes," January 27, 2009, The Dallas Morning News.
- "Justice for older and vulnerable adults can't wait," January 22, 2009, MinnPost.com.
- "Town hall meeting brings out concerns over possible other cases of elder abuse," January 22, 2009, Albert Lea Tribune.
- "Call to service again resounds across nation," January 20, 2009, Tampabay.com.
- "Make an informed nursing home decision," January 20, 2009, The Mercury.
- CA State Ombudsman Mentioned in Article: "State cuts funding from senior citizen services," January 20, 2009, Lassen County Times.
- IA State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Rise in complaints at care facilities tied to awareness," January 19, 2009, The Globe Gazette.
- CT State Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Lone Griswold nursing home asking permission to close," January 15, 2009, The Day.
- "Nursing home ratings spark debate, concerns," January 15, 2009, The Bend Bulletin.
- TN Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Nursing homes' error run the gamut," January 11, 2009, The Tennessean.
- PA Regional Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Ratings for county nursing homes vary," January 11, 2009, Republican & Herald.
- CT State LTC Ombudsman Quoted in Article: "Judge backs plan to acquire nursing homes," January 10, 2009, The Day.
- Santa Barbara, CA LTC Ombudsman Program Quoted in Article: "Nursing Homes Nationwide Rated," January 8, 2009, The Santa Barbara Independent.
- "When the Longevity Revolution Hits Your Town," January 7, 2009, San Francisco Sentinel.
- "Nursing home patient evicted, left at hospital," January 4, 2009, Honolulu Advertiser.
- "New laws battle elder abuse," January 3, 2009, Daily Breeze.
- WA Regional Ombudsman Coordinator Quoted in Article: "With eye on economy, leaders outline goals for 2009," January 3, 2009, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
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