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June 25, 2020
During times when Ombudsman are not visiting residents in person, programs are finding creative ways to communicate with residents. Alabama Ombudsman program representative, Jona Burklow and A.K. House (Alabama Tombigbee Area Agency on Aging Office), are delivering watermelons to all their nursing homes to celebrate the Fourth of July. The watermelons have stickers with Ombudsman information on them.
June 24, 2020
Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Nate Cyrill, is interviewed by News 5 Cleveland and raises awareness about resident’s stimulus checks. They’re already at high risk from COVID-19 and usually unable to visit with loved ones. Now, advocates for the elderly want to raise awareness about seniors’ stimulus checks or Economic Impact Payments (EIPS). 'That money is theirs' "We want people to be aware that they should have received them and that that money is theirs," said Nate Cyrill, Program Director, Long Term Care State Ombudsman.
June 21, 2020
The New York Times published an article on involuntary transfers and discharges during the Coronavirus pandemic stating that facilities are clearing out less-profitable residents to make room for residents who would generate more revenue: patients with COVID-19.