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Residents Rights 2024 - Message from Acting Director Killough for the Department on Aging
Every October we celebrate Resident Rights Month to highlight that people living in Long-Term Care have the right to live an enhanced life where they are honored and respected. The Department on Aging houses the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program whose mission is to make sure that people are aware of these rights. Listen to IDoA's Acting Dir. Killough to gain a greater understanding as to why celebrating Rights is so important!
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Hearing About the Importance of Resident Rights From Those Living in Long-Term Care
Переглядів 31День тому
To continue to bring awareness to October being Resident Rights Month, during this meeting, we talked with several residents who live in long-term care about what their rights mean to them at a very personal level. We talked about what rights look like when they are honored and what it looks like when they aren’t.
October is Resident Rights Month: Planning for Resident Rights Month!
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Residents Rights Month is celebrated every October. This gives us the chance to raise awareness among residents, families, and staff about the rights of individuals living in long-term care communities. During this meeting we discussed what others have in store to celebrate the month to help us get inspired to celebrate this month in style! We featured two ombudsman volunteers, who were excited...
Responding to Respiratory Illnesses in Long-Term Care - Fall/Winter 2024 update
Переглядів 51Місяць тому
There are many respiratory viruses… Rhinoviruses, Seasonal Coronaviruses, Parainfluenza, Human metapneumovirus, Bocavirus, Adenovirus, influenza, RSV, COVID-19… by taking a more broad, pan-respiratory approach the discussion porvided an appropriate response to respiratory illnesses. They also discussed the care of the resident and applications to family members.
Adult Protective Services - ensuring those aging in IL are safe physically & financially!
Переглядів 31Місяць тому
Representatives from IDoA’s Adult Protective Services Program provided an overview of APS which is the Department’ on Aging's program designed to assure the health, welfare, and safety of individuals over the age of 60 and 18-59 with a disability. APS investigates abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. When abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected, APS provides case work and follow up ...
Understanding What Benefits Exist for the Aging Veteran in Illinois
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During this presentation, we heard from Angela Simmons, Senior Home Administrator with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. Angela talked about the Illinois Veterans Homes, telling us about where they are located, how admissions are accepted, and what they offer. We also learned of other services that are available for those who are service-related veterans who are aging in Illinois. If...
Understanding Dementia Related Behaviors - moving from drugs to investigating the why
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People who have a dementia-related diagnosis often time have difficulty communicating their needs which may lead to what is referred to as “behavior”. But is what's being exhibited a reaction to what is going on around them or some unmet need? During this conversation, we explored these questions and discussed ideas on how to promote exploring what is prompting the adverse reaction in the indiv...
Illinois Legislative Update: Discussion of aging related bills passed in the 2024 Spring Session.
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During the Spring legislative session, a lot was going on for the State Ombudsman’s office and the IL Department on Aging. There were many bills associated with aging in Illinois that passed through legislation. During this meeting we discussed the bills, why they are important, and the impact that they will have for all of us aging in Illinois.
Illinois Department on Aging - a great resource for all Illinoisans!
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Find out about all the resources and programs that the Illinois Department on Aging has to offer. The information shared includes info regarding home care services, license plate discounts, Area Agencies on Aging to name a few. This meeting covered important information for everyone living in Illinois to know about!
The Montessori Method in Dementia Care
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In this engaging conversation, discover how the Montessori method can enhance dementia care. We also discussed how activities based on the Montessori method are designed to encourage independence in daily living and promote positive engagement and mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being.
Learning About the Different Types of Long-Term Care Communities in Illinois
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There are many different types of long-term care communities in Illinois. In this video find out about where you find the regulations and who inspects each of these different types of communities. Learning this information will help you advocate for yourself and understand the responsibilities that each of these entities should be held to. Access to websites and reference materials were shared ...
Moving Forward in Long-Term Care!
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Join us as we hear from members of the Moving Forward Coalition whose mission is dedicated to producing lasting and equitable change for all nursing home residents in the United States. They shared their Action Plans to make every nursing home a community in which lives are nurtured, residents are empowered, and where people want to work. They also facilitated a discussion regarding their work ...
Understanding the Personal Needs Allowance for Medicaid Residents in Long-Term Care Communities
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Medicaid’s Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) is the amount of monthly income a Medicaid-funded nursing home resident can keep of their personal income. Since room, board, and medical care are covered by Medicaid, the majority of one’s income must go towards the cost of nursing home care. This rate has just increased in IL to $60. During this meeting we had a conversation to get a deeper understand...
Senior Scams - Protecting yourself and those you love!
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Description: During this meeting, you will hear from an expert in the field Debbie Deem, who will share with us what senior scams exist and how to protect yourself. Please come with any questions you may have regarding scams so that we can address them during the meeting.
My Loved One has Dementia - I need resources!
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Alzheimer’s Association Resource Awareness Presentation Learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the resources and services available through the Alzheimer’s Association. Topics include definitions of Alzheimer’s and dementia, gender and racial differences in Alzheimer’s, and support services.
Area Agency on Aging - who they are and what they do
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Area Agency on Aging - who they are and what they do
Being in a long-term care community does not exclude you from your right to vote!
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Being in a long-term care community does not exclude you from your right to vote!
Visiting With Your Loved One During the Holidays - Ideas to make all your visits more engaging!
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Visiting With Your Loved One During the Holidays - Ideas to make all your visits more engaging!
Resident and Family Empowerment - How to Advocate for Yourself
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Resident and Family Empowerment - How to Advocate for Yourself
Process for Achieving Your Way! Step-By-Step Process for Determining Which Home is Right for You
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Process for Achieving Your Way! Step-By-Step Process for Determining Which Home is Right for You
Staffing Needs to be addressed in LTC but are the new proposed federal regulations it?
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Staffing Needs to be addressed in LTC but are the new proposed federal regulations it?
Volunteering as an Ombudsman - Hearing from some “super volunteers” about their experiences!
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Volunteering as an Ombudsman - Hearing from some “super volunteers” about their experiences!
25 Common Nursing Home Problems-& How to Resolve Them
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25 Common Nursing Home Problems-& How to Resolve Them
Understanding your Rights As a Resident In Long-Term Care-Continuing the conversation!
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Understanding your Rights As a Resident In Long-Term Care-Continuing the conversation!
Understanding Your Rights as a Resident in a Long-Term Care Home - Continuing the conversation
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Understanding Your Rights as a Resident in a Long-Term Care Home - Continuing the conversation
The Fear of Retaliation is Real!
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The Fear of Retaliation is Real!
Making Life Easier Through Assisted Technology
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Making Life Easier Through Assisted Technology
Good Listens & Good Reads - Recommended podcasts & books to support the long-term care/aging journey
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Good Listens & Good Reads - Recommended podcasts & books to support the long-term care/aging journey
Continued Conversation: What Happens When I file a Complaint on a Long Term Care Facility in IL?
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Continued Conversation: What Happens When I file a Complaint on a Long Term Care Facility in IL?
What Happens When I File a Complaint About a Long-Term Care Facility with the State of Ilinois?
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What Happens When I File a Complaint About a Long-Term Care Facility with the State of Ilinois?

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  • @MARUFTANNA
    @MARUFTANNA 2 місяці тому

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  • @duckling4393
    @duckling4393 3 місяці тому

    I think I misunderstood. I need the roommate's consent to use facetime with someone?

  • @Canecorsomom0403
    @Canecorsomom0403 5 місяців тому

    My father is in a long term nursing home. We (him, myself and my aunt) both have notified people at the nursing home that my father does not want thickened liquids and that it is his right to refuse this. I have contacted the social worker, nurses and administration and they are still not honoring his wishes. They even refuse to give him water if it is not thickened, so he has been having to drink out of the nasty bathroom sink. What should we do? I have documented all contact and the nurses state they cannot give him regular water unless there is a doctors order or refusal form signed. He has seen the doctor there and the doctor has not put in this form for him and he has not signed anything. Please help

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 11 місяців тому

    Another great video, thanks for your continued efforts to educate everyone about how to advocate for those in long term care.

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 Рік тому

    Aside from the technical issues I really appreciated the content. Your videos are always a learning experience for me as a Volunteer Long Term Care Ombudsman. Thanks for posting these videos on UA-cam.

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 Рік тому

      Thanks for this... we had a lot of technical issues this meeting which were frustrating but thanks for your patience!

  • @alanlurie2895
    @alanlurie2895 Рік тому

    I live in a Skilled Nursing Home in Evanston, Il. The Facility is a Dump!! Severly understaffed dependant on agency RN's and CNA's. 4 days ago the Executive Director was Terminated!! The Food is horrible. It's been over 6 Months since I last had a Care Plan Meeting. In March of this year I was asaulted by CNA working on my Floor. I reported them to the IDPH and they came to talk to me. The Investegatera gave me less than 5 minutes to tell them what happened. Then they sent me Final report saying there was no Violation!! Total Bullshit!!. I have nowhere else to go. i'm trapped here

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 Рік тому

      i am so sorry to hear this. Have youreached out to your local Ombudsman for assistince?

    • @alanlurie2895
      @alanlurie2895 Рік тому

      @@illtcombudsman6169 Iv'e talked to her many times. Bur she's very busy helping us and other facility''s in Evanston. The new Administrator they just hired has never worked in a Facility before. Straight out of School!. We're waiting for the IDPH to visit and do their yearly inspection.

    • @duckling4393
      @duckling4393 3 місяці тому

      I feel you. My spouse has been in a nursing home a long time and nothing is resolved. It's only resolved for a short time, few days, and back to the norm. I can't mention what nursing home for the fear of retaliation. How are you doing now after 10 months?

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 Рік тому

    Great dialog about an often uncomfortable topic for many people or families. It is so very important but sometimes difficult to do with loved ones.

  • @gabbycollins60
    @gabbycollins60 Рік тому

    How do we know if our facility opted in for this? No one will give yea or no at the company and we received no raise. So just needed to find out information

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 Рік тому

      You should directly ask the facilty. That way if they havent you are also telling them that you want them to do this. If you wnated to share the name fo the facility, i could also see if I can find this out for you.

  • @cobbnb
    @cobbnb Рік тому

    Zoom isn't perfect but you'll get more people participating and interested. You could also ask what they want.

  • @user-lynnea
    @user-lynnea Рік тому

    We all recieved a pay raise of $20 for a few months then when this reform was mentioned and in place our employer bumped us all down to $18 a hour on account of the reform. If we were going by the brackets he posted, alot of us were suppose to recieve $27.50-$29 with the encentive because some of us do not get benefits. The company was sued a couple years ago for 3million dollars on account of he wasn't paying us our holiday pay, overtime and for hours of work. He is right back at doing what he was doing so it didn't even make a difference. CNA pay should be higher I believe. We are the ones wearing our bodies down. When you have a company like I work for who refuses to CPI train people because it costs too much out of pocket for the owner of the company it's a toll on your physical and mental health. I love what I do and the people I take care of but these facilities need more checking into because our briefs are rationed out so not alot of money is being spent, our soaps are locked in the admin office so they can refill them so money isn't being spent amongst other things. Our facility could use undercover CNA's from the state. It's not right and it makes the job more stressful trying to do cares. I think some of us at my job are deserving of higher pay or the pay we are entitled to at all. Just saying.

  • @jenineferrari3213
    @jenineferrari3213 Рік тому

    Thank you, Lee and IL LTC for giving us the opportunity to discuss the importance of Family Councils. Illinois families are fortunate to have such support from your Ombudsperson program!

  • @virginiapratt9601
    @virginiapratt9601 Рік тому

    Excellent information. Thank you for sharing!

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 Рік тому

    Great topic. Very thought provoking dialog. I can’t understand why these videos don’t receive more views!

  • @feliciajones6139
    @feliciajones6139 2 роки тому

    I work for a nursing home and a Geriatric Specialist been for 31 yrs and didn't get anything so do I qualified for it but the home I work for don't have Geriatric Specialist

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 2 роки тому

      I am sorry but this is something that the facilitiy needs to opt into and they are not doing it retroactively.

  • @tonidickerson4131
    @tonidickerson4131 2 роки тому

    So, the nursing home I'm working at join the program. All the workers who have 10 plus year of experience was dropped down to base pay. Then they gave the raise. Example I was making 23.50hour. They dropped me down to base pay which is 18.00 hour then added the 6.50 then which only gave me now my pay being 24.50 hour. So if you look at it I just got a 1.00 raise. Is that how it supposed to go?

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 2 роки тому

      I don't believe that this is how it is suppose to work. If you woudld like to email me regarding this, I can look into it further for you. Lee.Moriarty@illinois.gov

  • @naaraisrael5020
    @naaraisrael5020 2 роки тому

    Is this just for nursing homes ? What about hospitals?

    • @illtcombudsman6169
      @illtcombudsman6169 2 роки тому

      Sorry, i just saw this now. This is for long-term care facilties only. The

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 2 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this UA-cam video, if you could attach the links to this video as well it would be greatly appreciated!

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 2 роки тому

    Great webinar / video. Very thought provoking. I hope those residents families that watch this are encouraged to become actively engaged in a Family Council.

  • @danoneil4672
    @danoneil4672 2 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this on UA-cam. I am a Volunteer LTC Ombudsman in Rockford, I’ll. (I visit facilities in Boone County.) It is wonderful to be able to view these webinars at my convenience. I enjoyed the conversation about the topics addressed, and look forward to Part II.

  • @marypoznecki6405
    @marypoznecki6405 2 роки тому

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