King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

04/02/2026

Way to go Jeffrey!!!

Shout out to our amazing MSC staff who advocate on behalf of our neighbors and community members!

“I care about the residents and vulnerable individuals in general,” says Long Term Care Ombuds staff member Jeffrey. “We press the issues to ensure their rights are protected and let the administrators know we aren’t going away. It feels good to advocate on the resident’s behalf and let them know they have someone in their corner.”

Read the full story here: https://mschelps.org/in-their-corner/

03/26/2026

Shout out to our amazing MSC staff who advocate on behalf of our neighbors and community members!

“I care about the residents and vulnerable individuals in general,” says Long Term Care Ombuds staff member Jeffrey. “We press the issues to ensure their rights are protected and let the administrators know we aren’t going away. It feels good to advocate on the resident’s behalf and let them know they have someone in their corner.”

Read the full story here: https://mschelps.org/in-their-corner/

11/23/2025

Bonaventure Senior Living has agreed to pay $7 million to improve its services and a $250 credit to each of about 800 Washington residents, following a consumer protection investigation into complaints of inadequate care at 10 senior living facilities in the state.

Learn more here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/bonaventure-will-pay-7-million-improve-services-10-long-term-care-facilities-wa

11/23/2025

Happy Birthday to King County Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Meghan Vinaon🤗🥳🥳🥳

11/07/2025

Hearing loss can affect your mental and emotional health. But there's always, always hope.

Here are some ways you can care for yourself along your hearing loss journey.

https://hearingloss-wa.org/hearing-loss-grief-anxiety-isolation/

11/07/2025

SURVEY: You're invited to participate in a survey about your hearing health and use of hearing- assistive technology.

Whether you use an assistive device, have hearing loss or are simply passionate about hearing health, your responses will help us develop and provide the resources our community needs.

The survey is conducted by our national organization, HLAA.



https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QCZTMR7

11/06/2025

This paper provides a brief overview of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs (LTCOPs) and provides new data showing the growing pressure facing these programs.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Now Recruiting: Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about end-of-life care, equity in healthcare, and patient autonomy? End of Life Washington is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:
Finance
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Disability justice

As a Board member, you will help guide our mission to ensure that everyone in Washington has access to the full range of end-of-life options — including medical aid in dying.

Board terms are three years, beginning July 1 2026, with a time commitment of 6 to 8 hours a month.

To Apply:
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Questions: [email protected]

10/31/2025

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program focuses on residents in long-term care facilities and ensuring their rights are upheld. We also provide resources that can support family caregivers who are caring for loved ones at home. I invite you to join me and others as we chat about caregiver challenges and solutions.

Please plan to attend the annual African American Caregivers Forum: Legacy of Love on Saturday, November 1, 2025. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwest African American Museum, located at 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle.

It’s highly encouraged to pre-register to receive event updates and follow-up information are in this link. tinyurl.com/caregiversforum2025

10/26/2025

Join the Mayor's Council on African American Elders, Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Age Friendly Seattle, and AARP Washington on Saturday, Nov. 1 for a unique, culturally focused event that draws family caregivers from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The annual African American Caregivers Forum will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwest African American Museum.

This FREE event is presented during National Family Caregivers Month and includes lunch catered by Island Soul. Attendees will come together to share their challenges and joys in caring for loved ones and celebrate the vital role of caregivers in our communities.

Learn more and pre-register: tinyurl.com/caregiversforum2025