Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of NE Indiana

10/06/2026

It’s National Residents’ Rights Month!

The 2026 theme is “Join Us at the Table!”

Residents have the right to dignity, choice and self-determination, and that includes the right to enjoy meaningful, person-centered dining experiences.

10/05/2026

🛼 Lace up. Turn up the ’80s. Skate for a cause! 🎶✨

We’re rolling back the clock for a night of good music, great people and an even greater purpose!

Join the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Northeast Indiana for Skate for a Cause, an ’80s-inspired roller skating fundraiser supporting our work advocating for the rights and well-being of long-term care residents.

📅 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 5–8 p.m.
📍 Bell’s Skating Rink
🎟️ Just $5 entry

Grab your friends, break out your best ’80s look and come skate, connect and make a difference!

10/02/2026

🛼✨ SKATE FOR A CAUSE! ✨🛼

Get ready to lace up those skates, turn up the 80s hits, and roll with us for a night of FUN with a PURPOSE! 💜

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Northeast Indiana is hosting Skate for a Cause, a roller skating fundraiser supporting our work advocating for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of long-term care facility residents.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Bell’s Skating Rink
7009 IN-930, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
🎟️ $5 Entry

And that’s not all! 🎉

🎁 Raffle baskets & prizes
👗 Best 80s outfit contest
🛼 Skating contests
📻 80s music & song requests
🤝 Community networking

💜 A whole lot of fun for a cause that matters!

Whether you come to skate, cheer, win a prize, show off your best 80s look, or simply support the mission—we’d LOVE to see you there!
Skate. Connect. Make a Difference.
Together, we roll for residents’ rights! 💜🛼✨

10/02/2026

We were proud to recognize an incredible example of Doing The Good at this year’s Summer Symposium!

Congratulations to Wealth Advisors Group (pictured here), recipient of the Corporate Doing The Good Award. Thank you for the compassion, service, and commitment you bring to our community!

Read more about the award recipients and this year’s Summer Symposium: www.longtermcareombudsman.org/news/ombudsman-program-brings-professionals-together-at-fourth-annual-summer-symposium

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Our annual fundraiser is in full swing...

10/01/2026

💙 FINAL SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Fastsigns Fort Wayne 💙

As we wrap up our sponsor spotlights for Mix, Mingle, Make a Difference!, we couldn’t let the day pass without giving a huge THANK YOU to FASTSIGNS® for supporting the Northeast Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program! 🎉

From helping us get the word out to supporting the mission behind this event, community partners like FASTSIGNS® play an important role in making events like this possible.

Their generosity helps us continue advocating for the rights, voices, and dignity of long-term care residents throughout Northeast Indiana. ❤️

Today is the BIG DAY, and we are so excited to finally Mix, Mingle & Make a Difference! 🥂

📅 TODAY — October 1st
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 Parkview Field Suite Level Lounge | Fort Wayne

🎶 Live Music by Chris Worth
🍽️ Dinner
🛍️ Auction
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🪙 Heads or Tails
🍹 Drinks
❤️ Community & Advocacy

And thanks to ALL of our amazing sponsors, donors, volunteers, and supporters, we are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

FASTSIGNS®, thank you for helping us bring this event to life and for supporting our mission of making sure long-term care residents have a voice. 💙

We’ll see you tonight! 🥂🎶

10/01/2026

💙 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Dignity Memorial 💙

Today, we’re taking a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to Dignity Memorial for supporting the Northeast Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program as a sponsor of our annual fundraising event.

The work we do is centered around something we believe everyone deserves—dignity, respect, choice, and a voice, especially during some of life’s most important transitions. ❤️

We are grateful for Dignity Memorial’s support of our mission and for helping us continue advocating for the rights and well-being of long-term care residents throughout Northeast Indiana.

Community partnerships like this help make our work possible, and we truly appreciate your investment in the residents and families we serve.
Thank you, Dignity Memorial, for standing with us and helping us make a difference! 💙

And thanks to incredible sponsors like Dignity Memorial, our Mix, Mingle, Make a Difference! event is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone tomorrow!

09/30/2026

💙 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom 💙
Today, we’re giving a heartfelt THANK YOU to Burt Blee for supporting the Northeast Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program as a sponsor of our annual fundraising event!

We are so grateful for community partners who understand the importance of advocacy, dignity, and making sure people have a voice when they need one. Your support helps us continue our work advocating for the rights, voices, and dignity of long-term care residents throughout Northeast Indiana. ❤️

It takes a community to make a difference, and we’re thankful to have Burt Blee standing alongside us in support of the residents we serve.
And thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, donors, and community, our Mix, Mingle, Make a Difference! event is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

Burt Blee, thank you for investing in our mission and helping us continue this important work! 💙

09/30/2026

Last call to Mix, Mingle, Make a Difference!

Don’t miss your chance to join us October 1st at Parkview Field for an evening of dinner, live music, drinks, raffles, an auction and more, all while supporting advocacy for long-term care residents throughout Northeast Indiana.

Grab your tickets before it’s too late! www.longtermcareombudsman.org/residents-rights-month-fundraiser