Olmstead Decision

In the field of aging some people say the Olmstead decision is equivalent to Brown vs. the Board of Education. Learn about the potential impact of Olmstead on long-term care residents and on ombudsman programs.

The Olmstead Decision: Consumer Rights to and Opportunities for Nursing Home Alternatives by Hollis Turnham (January 2001)
Olmstead Alert # 1: "Why is Olmstead Important?" by Hollis Turnham (February 2001)
Olmstead Alert #2: "Federal Grant Funding to Implement Olmstead" by Hollis Turnham (March 2001)

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The Consumer Voice

The Consumer Voice is a national organization to improve the quality of care for long-term care consumers. Visit www.theconsumervoice.org for more information.

Save the Date

Save the date for the 2011 Consumer Voice Annual Meeting & Conference, October 25-28, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visit www.theconsumervoice.org for more information.

2010 NORS Data

Find data and reports on long-term care ombudsman programs. All programs efforts are summarized in the National Ombudsman Reporting System (NORS); data has been collected since 1996 and gives a good picture of the extent of ombudsman activities nationally and in every state.