Volunteers Desperately Needed To Help Nursing Home Residents

Volunteers are needed for the Ombudsman program sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. Ombudsman volunteers can help improve the lives of the elderly in nursing homes.

Tuesday, January 17th 2012, 12:08 pm

By: News 9

Volunteers Desperately Needed To Help Nursing Home Residents

Volunteers are desperately needed for the Ombudsman program sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging.

Long-term care ombudsman volunteers receive complaints from residents of long-term care facilities, their friends, relatives or agencies. They have the authority to explore problems and recommend corrective action, helping to improve the quality of life and care for the elderly.

For more information, call 405-942-8500.