For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Montgomery County’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking individuals interested in helping to enhance the quality of life for nursing home residents as long-term care advocates with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Volunteers will be assigned to make regular visits to residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities at convenient locations throughout Montgomery County. Ombudsmen representatives work to promote the highest quality of life for residents in nursing home settings and help to resolve problems. This volunteer opportunity demands flexible daytime hours during the work week and creativity in developing problem solving strategies. It is an advanced level of commitment and requires the ability to work autonomously with support and guidance. Training and on-going technical assistance are provided by experienced professionals. The intensive orientation program for volunteer candidates is a comprehensive training focused on promoting resident rights in nursing home and assisted living systems. Using advocacy skills and applicable laws, volunteers will work to resolve complaints. The orientation will be held during the week of Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 at Holiday Park Senior Center in Wheaton. The course meets daily from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. and full attendance is required. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To learn more, call 240-777-3369 or email hhsltcombudsman@montgomerycountymd.gov. # # # Release ID: 16-073 Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-6534

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