The Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a dedicated advocate for the rights of residents living in long-term care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home plus facilities. Their team of paid and volunteer staff work tirelessly to protect the quality of life and care for Kansans in these settings, resolving problems and concerns by collaborating with residents, families, providers, and other agencies. They strive to bring about positive change at the local, state, and national levels, ensuring person-centered approaches, informing residents of their rights, and providing support and information to resident and family councils. The Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman also offers valuable resources and training events, such as the upcoming informational meeting from the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities, which aims to improve the quality of life and care for residents with behavioral health disorders. Additionally, they provide training sessions on person-centered approaches with people experiencing dementia, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individuals beyond their disease and enabling them to engage in activities they enjoy. For those interested in volunteering, the Ombudsman offers opportunities to become an advocate and make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents.Generated from the website