Doing the Good Launches Annual Pajama Drive to Support Long Term Care Residents
Doing the Good, an entity of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, is excited to announce the launch of its annual Pajama Drive, aimed at bringing warmth and comfort to local nursing home residents. The drive will run from March 20 through April 30, with multiple drop-off locations across Northeast Indiana.
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‘Power of Together’ celebrates ‘Residents’ Rights Month’
October is National Residents’ Rights Month and an event, “The Power of Together”, raised funds to support the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTC Ombudsman Program) which exists to live out its mission of resident advocacy.
‘Power of Together’ Unites Long-Term Care Professionals
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program hosted their 2nd annual symposium on August 8th, which brought together professionals serving the senior care community. “The Power of Together”, this year’s symposium theme, featured three experts on topics of elder law, mental health, and wellbeing, aiming to educate and encourage those involved in long-term care.
‘Doing The Good’ winners applauded for service
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTC Ombudsman) hosted a symposium on August 8th, in which the organization announced its “Doing the Good” award winners and unveiled the reimagined banner for its pajama drive.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Celebrates Success of 5th Annual Pajama Drive
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is delighted to announce the successful distribution of 550 pairs of pajamas to residents of long-term care facilities throughout Northeast Indiana. This initiative, led by Executive Director Zanzy Lewis, aims to bring warmth and comfort to those who call these facilities home.
2024 Pajama Drive Kickoff
Our annual Pajama Drive was officially kicked off with an event at Parkview Field that featured food, music and pajama contests. We were excited to see so many fabulous faces and collect pajamas. Special thanks to the many folks that made this event possible and to the media that covered the event.
Report: The Impact of Understaffing On Residents
Nursing home residents are entitled to and deserve high quality, person-centered, and person-directed, care. Yet, due to inadequate staffing many nursing home residents go without this care. Countless studies have documented that residents who live in understaffed nursing homes are more likely to suffer harm and neglect.
Doing The Good Gears Up for “Pajama Drive”
Pajamas are not just the cost of admission, but they’re also the suggested attire for the upcoming Long Term Care Ombudsman Program’s annual Pajama Drive kickoff event. The evening of music, food and prizes marks the beginning of a drive to collect pajamas for long term care facilities in nine different Northeast Indiana counties.
“Amplify” Event Highlights Long Term Care Advocacy
Zanzy Lewis, the executive director of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, spoke passionately about residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities during the annual “Amplify Our Voices” event held recently at Parkview Field.
Resident-Driven Advocacy
LTC Ombudsman program in Fort Wayne has a mission to champion resident-driven advocacy for long-term care facility residents. Zanzy Lewis has been the executive director of LTC Ombudsman for just a few short months, but it’s a position that she was made for.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Gears Up for “Pajama Drive”
Pajamas are not just the cost of admission, but they’re also the suggested attire for the upcoming Long Term Care Ombudsman Program’s annual Pajama Drive kickoff event. The evening of music, food and prizes marks the beginning of a drive to collect pajamas for long term care facilities in nine different Northeast Indiana counties.
LTC Ombudsman watches out for loved ones
LTC Ombudsman Executive Director Zanzy Lewis joins Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams to discuss the mission of the organization and how they use volunteers to support loved ones in long-term care facilities.
LIFE AHEAD: Indiana’s Nursing Home Ombudsman
Zanzy Lewis (Long Term Care Ombudsman) & David Anthony (Attorney). LIFE Ahead on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. LIFE Ahead is this area’s only weekly call-in resource devoted to offering an interactive news & discussion forum for adults. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Sandy Thomson.