State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Offers Tips for Families as Nursing Home Visits Rise during Holiday Season

Number of Complaints also Rise as Family Visits Increase

ALBANY, NY (12/16/2009)(readMedia)-- Every year, during the holiday season, the number of visists to nursing home residents by family and friends increase. That increased visitation brings about increased communication - and sometimes complaints - between families of residents and nursing home administrators.

Mark Miller, NYS LTC Ombudsman discusses this phenomenon and provides tips for the families who have loved-ones in nursing homes.

WHO:

New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Mark Miller and Office for the Aging Director, Michael Burgess.
WHAT:

A call-in press conference which will bring attention to the needs of nursing home residents and their families during the holidays. Nursing home visitation is proven to improve the quality of life for the resident, however, it remains an emotionally charged and often stressful process for many families - especially those families with loved ones suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
WHEN: Friday December 18, 2009 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Albany, New York
NOTES:

Call in number: 866-541-0425, Participant code: 4473842