RCW National Long Term Care Residents Resource Center
Resident Councils of Washington provides this National long term care residents resource center to assist you in finding long term care information quickly. We will continue to add quality links to our national long term care residents resource center that will help you make long term care decisions.
Since our focus is on long term care residents quality of life and care, most of our resource center will pertain to that subject matter. Resident Councils of Washington will also provide links that will help you choose long term care, we understand choosing long term care is a difficult process.
Election Information You Need
http://www.vote411.org
This website makes it easy for residents to register to vote by providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about voting.
Washington State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
http://ltcsop.org
The purpose of the state long term care ombudsman is to promote residents' rights, quality of life and care and to empower residents to become self-advocates. We advance consumer healthcare education and empower older adults and their family members to make informed long-term care decisions.
King County LTC Ombudsman Program
http://www.kingcountyltcop.org
The overall purpose of the ombudsman program is to promote the interests, well-being, and rights of long-term care facility residents. We advance consumer healthcare education and empower older adults and their family members to make informed long-term care decisions.
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
http://www.ltcombudsman.org/
Ombudsmen serve over 2 million residents of nursing homes and board and care facilities. This link contains resources for ombudsmen as well as caregivers.
National Citizen's Coalition For Nursing Home Reform
http://www.nursinghomeaction.com/
We are consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for people with long-term care needs. We accomplish quality through: (1) Informed, empowered consumers (2) Effective citizen groups and ombudsman programs (3) Promoting best practices in care delivery (4) Public policy responsive to consumer needs (5) Enforcement of consumer-directed standards
Administration on Aging (AOA)
http://www.aoa.gov/
AOA has an on-line Eldercare Locator that links consumers to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides. You can also call Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to obtain information about available services in your area.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/Nursing/ResidentRights.asp
Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain protections under the law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of these rights. Every resident has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and must be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/od/about/index.html
The Director of the Office reports to the Secretary and serves as an advisor on HHS activities relating to disabilities. The Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for 54 million persons with disabilities.
CareWatchers
http://www.carewatchers.org/home.html
CareWatchers is a non-profit organization that advocates for protecting residents' rights, quality of life and care in nursing homes, boarding homes, and in adult family homes. CareWatchers also advocates for the rights of family in long term care facilities, family rights are important in the care of residents. CareWatchers is supportive of the resident council, family council, and the long term care ombudsman.
National Association of Activity Professionals
http:///www.thenaap.com
NAAP is the only national group that represents activity professionals in geriatric settings exclusively. NAAP serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth and has come to be recognized by government officials as the voice of the activity profession on national issues concerning long-term care facilities, retirement living, assisted living, adult day services, and senior citizen centers.
National Certification Council of Activity Professionals
http://www.nccap.org
The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is one of the Certifying Bodies recognized by Federal law, and incorporated in many state regulations. NCCAP is the ONLY national organization that exclusively certifies activity professionals who work with the elderly.
Washington Association of Activity Professionals
http://www.wsaap.org
This organization provides training, networking and education for activity professionals of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family homes in Washington State.
National Certification Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
http://www.ncctrc.org
NCCTRC is a non-profit credentialing organization for therapeutic recreation and recreation therapy.
Recreation Therapy Consultants
http://rec-therapy.com
Recreation Therapy Consultants specializes in resources, trainings and consultation for care facilities serving older adults. The business is located in San Diego, California, and was founded in 1986 by Michele Nolta. Michele Nolta and a team of associates and authors write and self-publish books, provide consultation services, teach classes, and present educational sessions nationwide.
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
http://www.recreationtherapy.com
This site provides a myriad of resources in recreation therapy for recreation therapy professionals.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners®
http://www.nccdp.org
The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® was formed in 2001 by a group of professionals with varying work and personal experiences in the field of dementia care. Their backgrounds include Nursing, Psychiatry, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Long Term Care Administration, Elder Law, and Home Care Administration.
Sea Bay Game Company
http://www.seabaygame.com
This website serves activity professionals in the field of senior care, specializing in calendars, games, videos, books and more.
Washington State Legislative Home Page
http://www.leg.wa.gov
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