Consumer Advisory Council

Consumer Voice’s Consumer Advisory Council is made up of current and former long-term care residents across the country who advocate for change on the local, state, and national level!

Our members come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are resident council presidents, while others are involved in statewide and national organizations. Some began their advocacy work with Consumer Voice. We have residents who have lived in long-term care for decades, as well as those who have transitioned from long-term care to living in the community. What unites all of our members is their unwavering commitment to advocating for themselves and others.

The Consumer Advisory Council meets approximately once a month to discuss key issues facing long-term care consumers as well as issues members, themselves, are facing. Members help inform Consumer Voice policy decisions and advocate alongside our organization.

Examples of what our Council has done:

Spoken at Congressional Briefings
Participated in Consumer Voice’s Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care Podcast
Submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed minimum staffing rule
Taken part in various webinars and resident dialogues including “Resident Voices on How Staffing Impacts Their Lives”
Contributed content to various reports and fact sheets
And much more…

In addition to engaging in policy and advocacy efforts, the Consumer Advisory Council provides a platform for resident advocates across the country to connect and collaborate on common issues faced in their long-term care settings. It offers members, who may feel isolated in their own facilities, the opportunity to join a supportive community of like-minded advocates and build meaningful relationships with others who are working toward the same goals.

To join our Consumer Advisory Council, or to recommend a long-term care consumer,
email info@theconsumervoice.org

Consumer Advisory Council

Examples of what our Council has done:

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