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The Hot Room: A Long-Term Care Ombudsman Story
A nursing home resident reported extreme heat in her room. The problem wasn’t ignored—it just never reached the right person.
Carol Lindsay
Feb 152 min read


She Was Moving to London: A Romance Scam No One Could Stop
A long-term care ombudsman meets a nursing home resident convinced she’s moving to London to marry Paul McCartney—until a romance scam emerges.
Carol Lindsay
Feb 143 min read


The Day I Became a “Redneck Advocate”
A rehab resident misunderstands “resident advocate” as “redneck advocate,” sparking a moment that reveals what advocacy really requires.
Carol Lindsay
Feb 121 min read


The Missing Shower Bar: A Long-Term Care Ombudsman Story
Residents reported a missing shower grab bar and followed the process. A long-term care ombudsman shows why their voices still needed amplification.
Carol Lindsay
Feb 82 min read


A Sign That Someone Cares: Attention to Detail in Assisted Living
“Look at the screws,” he said. Every single outlet cover in the building was perfectly aligned—vertical, no exceptions. It wasn’t about the screws. It was about attention.
Carol Lindsay
Jan 222 min read
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