The Washington Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is urgently seeking volunteers to investigate violations and advocate for residents in care facilities across the state, as demand for its services rises and volunteer numbers decline.
The program provides free and confidential advocacy services to loved ones and residents of assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult family homes. The office investigates complaints that range from issues with food service or medication to abuse or evictions.
The program was founded on the premise of volunteer support, but King County’s office reports a drop in volunteer participation since the COVID-19 pandemic…