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The Resident Advocate

The Resident Advocate, is a newsletter for residents of long-term care facilities. It provides:

  • Information on residents’ rights and care issues

  • News and updates on national policy
  • Self-advocacy tips for obtaining person-centered, quality care

The newsletter is mailed free of charge to residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and board and care facilities and individuals receiving long-term care in their home or community.  If you are an individual receiving long-term care and would like to have The Resident Advocate mailed to you, send your name and address to info@theconsumervoice.org.

If you are a nursing facility, long-term care Ombudsman program representative, or other advocate who would like copies of The Resident Advocate, you are welcome to download the issues from this webpage.