Knowledge of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program and residents’ rights are the best ways to combat elder abuse in long-term care. The goal of the United Way Area Agency on Aging is to empower residents and partner with them, in advocacy, to better their quality of life. Join Sheree Head, Long Term Care Ombudsman Coordinator for the United Way Area Agency on Aging, for a presentation on residents’ rights, the scope of the LTC Ombudsman program, and recognizing the signs of elder abuse. 

Virtual resource fair with community eldercare providers follows the presentation. 

EACC programs are free and open to employees and members of their immediate household.