Rural NC county sees rapid rise in unregulated care homes. Full story at nchealthnews.org

Ombudsman programs have an important role advocating with, and for, residents of nursing facilities that are closing. This guide reviews the federal requirements, highlights Ombudsman program management and advocacy considerations, and shares resources. bit.ly/3H6r1QZ

Friends of Residents in Long Term Care, aarpnc, and other advocates helped the NC Attorney General create a resource card and website on long-term care. The AG can help with some long-term care issues in NC. ncdoj.gov/longtermcare

“'...make sure that you’ve tried anything you can, to make sure that the person who is going to be working with you or a loved one, has the best qualifications, has reputable background...,' said William Lamb, a board member for Friends of Residents." wral.com/news/local/car…

North Carolina to cut Medicaid rates by 3% across all providers in October ncnewsline.com/2025/08/13/nor…

Listen to the new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast: theconsumervoice.org/news/episode-5…

New to #caregiving? Check out these tips from The National Institute on Aging (NIA) nia.nih.gov/health/caregiv…

In residential care communities, personal care aides deliver most of the direct care hours—but face low wages, immigration issues, and staffing challenges. ltcnews.com/articles/perso…

Friends of Residents in Long Term Care does a superb job of education and advocacy on behalf of the residents in long-term care in North Carolina. It is a leading advocate in the NC aging field. You can support them at the Oct. 22 online gala. forltc.networkforgood.com/projects/22601…

The Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) is a monthly sum of money that residents of nursing homes, who receive Medicaid, may retain from their personal income. Learn more in our fact sheet: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/upl…

"It’s all too often incidents like that occur,” said Bill Lamb of Friends of Residents in Long Term Care . “The primary problem that we’re facing in our #LongTermCare systems is the lack of sufficient direct service, staff and the qualification of those staff." #assistedliving wral.com/news/local/nc-…

The PNA is the small amount of monthly income Medicaid nursing home residents can keep; the rest goes toward their care. Learn more in National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care fact sheet & podcast on advocating to increase it in your state. bit.ly/3JLTjRE

Caring for a loved one? AARP Caregivers Resource Center can help. aarp.org/cargiving

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to issue a new interim final rule that would rescind the minimum staffing rule in nursing homes. Consumer Voice opposes any planned action to rescind the nursing home staffing rule. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/consumer-…

Most Older Americans Cannot Afford #LongTermCare. Just a quarter can afford a daily #homehealth visit. AHHC of NC @friendsterm BAYADA NCGov Affairs open.substack.com/pub/okayboomer…

Our Fall Gala is just around the corner! We are seeking your support for our 2025 Fall Gala. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year that supports our work on behalf of long-term care residents and their families. forltc.networkforgood.com/.../226010-for…

NCians 65 and older no longer need a prescription for a #COVID booster. NC state health director issues standing orders that ease access barriers to COVID #vaccines for many residents. northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/09/12/cov… via NC Health News

Do you have a friend or loved one in a assisted living facility or nursing home? If so, know that with Friends of Residents, you have a "friend" when it comes to ensuring quality care. Learn more about what they do by watching the virtual gala on October 22. Friends of Residents in Long Term Care @NCAging

AARP developed this family #caregiver guide with you, the caregiver, in mind and as a starting point to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your journey. states.aarp.org/north-carolina… NC Coalition on Aging NC Health News North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition Friends of Residents in Long Term Care

October is Residents' Rights Month! Check out resources and ideas to celebrate from The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. theconsumervoice.org/2025-residents… #ResidentsRightsMonth #StandwithMe