Mother’s Day Flowers 2024
Senior Advocacy Services Annual Mother’s Day Flowers is a heart-warming tradition. Being part of a special day for a resident of long-term care that may not have anyone visiting for
Support Legislation to Improve Fairness in Long Term Care
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) is a phenomenal resource and fierce advocate for residents in long-term care facilities; and the Ombudsman on
Long Term Care Ombudsman Spring Newsletter
In this Newsletter: Advocacy Data Insights Technical Assistance Quality Review ODIN Corner Dates to Remember Program Reminders Local Ombudsman Spotlight- Sonoma County’s Kevin Goulding
A Heartfelt Thank You to SAS from a Long Term Care Resident
As Long Term Care Resident advocates, the Sonoma County Ombudsman aren’t always thanked for our work, so it’s a special day when we receive a heartfelt thanks! Each day, we
Sonoma County Needs Assessment for Older Adults, People with Disabilities and their Caregivers
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) needs your help reaching older adults age 60+, adults with disabilities 18+, and their caregivers in Sonoma County! Every four years the AAA conducts
In the News – Assisted Living staffing requirements are far too ambiguous
Our fearless watchdog is in the news again! Executive Director Crista Barnett Nelson was on NBC News yesterday – calling in from overseas even! She speaks to the staffing requirements
National Night Out Success: Over 300 Community Members at 6 Locations
Senior Advocacy Services was pleased to participate in National Night Out this year on Tuesday August 2, 2022 with our local law enforcement partners. New this year, instead of just
Compare California Nursing Homes
Searching for a nursing home can be a difficult and anxiety-ridden challenge. Cal Long Term Care Compare (CLTCC) can lessen apprehension and provide families with objective information that can help
Furry Friends are Bringing Joy to Long Term Care Residents
See how furry friends are bringing joy to residents living in long term care with visits from our ombudsman.
Endorse Proposed Nursing Home Reforms
Join us in thanking President Biden for standing with nursing home residents by introducing monumental nursing home reforms. The Biden Administration recently announced it will implement a variety of nursing