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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
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