Volunteers play a crucial role in checking on and supporting individuals in long-term care facilities, offering companionship and ensuring their well-being. However, there is a growing need for more volunteers to meet the rising demand. As our population ages, these dedicated individuals provide essential services, helping bridge the gap in care, but the shortage of Read More
“We rely on trained volunteers who visit residents inside long-term care facilities. Volunteers are the eyes and ears, assessing how residents are doing. We flag incidents of poor quality of care and violations of residents’ rights, resolve complaints, and serve as a voice for residents who too often just don’t have one. Volunteers help residents with Read More
By: Sequim resident Claudia Murray has 30 years of volunteering as an area long term care ombudsman at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities across Clallam and Jefferson counties. November 30, 2022. “As we approach the holiday season — nearly three years into this global pandemic — I am reflecting on my role as Read More
We so appreciate our allies at AARP Washington! They just published an amazing article explaining our volunteer program and our urgent need for new volunteers. “The pandemic has taken an extremely heavy toll on residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities. This period of prolonged isolation has caused declines in physical, cognitive, Read More