< Previous10 |www.stlouistimes.comMISSION: Breakthrough Coalition is a network of service providers and others concerned with senior issues, committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults within the St. Louis metropolitan area through education, advocacy and networking.Breakthrough Coalition has an enduring history of providing support to those who serve older adults. Formed in 1991, the coalition began with a handful of public agencies wanting to sim-plify the system of care and support for older adults. Today, Breakthrough Coalition annually welcomes more than 300 agencies and individuals, public and private, who help further its’ mission.Participants and leaders of Breakthrough Coalition volunteer their time to improve the quality of life of older adults in our communities. Comprised of private companies, nonprofit agen-cies, and academic institutions, Breakthrough members meet every other month to educate each other about senior-focused resources and timely issues, as well as to network. Meetings are open to individuals and organizations who share the Breakthrough mission. New members are always welcome. There are no fees to to attend although a $5 voluntary contri-bution is appreciated. Membership is determined by attendance at the bimonthly meetings. Participation in one or more of the Breakthrough Coalition committees is encouraged. Com-mittees include Communications, Education, and Networking.General membership meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months at the JCC (#2 Millstone Campus Drive) in St. Louis County. Informal networking begins at 8 a.m., with the business meeting beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Meetings conclude at approxi-mately 10 a.m., and consist of member introductions, committee updates, resource sharing, and either an educational presentation or an organized networking event. Attendees are invited to bring informational flyers or brochures to share with colleagues. Announcements are posted on the website and distributed by email.For information about Breakthrough Coalition,visit our website at www.breakthroughcoalition.org or contact the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging at 636-207-0847or the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging at 314-612-5918BREAKMEETING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS TOGETHER10 |www.stlouistimes.comBREAKTHROUGH COALITION | 112019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEA+ AgingAbbott EMSACM CareAdams PlaceAdapt-A-HomeAddus Home CareAge at Home CareAge Smart Community ResourcesAgeless DesignAging AheadAging ConcernsAging GracefullyAging WellAHEPA Mgmt CompanyAlgonquin NursesAllegro Inspired LivingAlzheimer’s AssociationAmbit EnergyAmen, Gantner & Capriano Attnys at LawAnchor HealthCareAngels of MercyAnthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldApollo MedicalApp 2 SpeakAround the Clock Medical AlarmsAssistance Home CareAssoc on Aging w/ Developmental DisabilityAutumn View GardensAW Health CareAWPAxius FinancialB SignachurBarathavenBarron Law Firm PCBaueBeck Elder Law FirmBeyond HousingBilingual In-HomeBilingual International Assistant ServicesBillionaire ThoughtsBJC Home Care/HospiceBreeze HospiceBrentmoorBrookdale Creve CoeurBrown School of Social WorkBrown Smith Wallace LLCCaliber Care+TransportCardinal Ritter Senior ServicesCare ChoiceCarePatrolCaring For Aging Parents TogetherCenter for Hearing & SpeechCenterPointe HospitalCertified Care ManagementChecks & Balances PlusCHF BoardClinical Research ProfessionalsComForCare Home CareComfort HospiceComfort KeepersCommerce Trust Co.Community Care Center of LemayCompass DesignConnector, Collaborator, VolunteerCounty Cab and Best TransportationCounty Older Resident ProgramsCovenant Medical ServicesCovenant PlaceCreve Coeur AL & Memory CareCrown Center for Senior LivingDHSSDiane Rosen Interiors LLCDirector of Community OutreachDolan Memory Care HomesEdward JonesEinstein InvestmentsElderCare AdvisorsElderlink STLElizabeth’s Helping Hands HomecareEmpowered HomesExcelCare Home Health ServicesExecutive Senior ServicesFamily Care SolutionsFederal Savings BankFirst Light Home CareFitness Friend STLForest Park PharmacyFrankel Public RelationsGarden View Care CentersGateway AmbulanceGoldilocks SolutionsGrab Bar GuysGray Matters AllianceHbL PharmaConsultingHealth MarketsHelp Me SusanHome Care AssistanceHome Instead Senior CareHome Sweet HomeHope HospiceHouse FitHst Health InsuranceiAuto AgentIndependent Living SpecialistInterStaffITN St CharlesIt’s All About Home LLC.comITT HealthJoel Kamil & Associates CPAsJones Elder LawJoy 4 SeniorsKindred at HomeKingdom HouseKriegshauser Brothers Funeral ServieKwesCareLegal ShieldLet Me Connect YouLoree Churchill PublishingMahadevan Law Office LLCManor GroveManor Real EstateMartha’s HandsMattis Pointe Med X ChangeMedical WestMedinexoMemory Care Home SolutionsMid-East Area Agency On Aging (MEAAA)Midwest Music Therapy ServicesMissouri Foundation for HealthMobile Physical TherapyMobility for UModern Senior ServicesMore RealtorsNazareth Living CenterNew York Life InsuranceNHC HealthcareOasis AdvisorOnward Property PartnersOrganizational Concepts & DesignP.S. Rapp Sewer and PlumbingPC BasixPC RepairPHCPioneer Wealth ManagementPreferred HospicePremiere Home HealthPrincipal Financial GroupPrivate Home CareProductive Living BoardPromise Home WorksRed Key STLRematchReMax ResultsSage of Promo FundSchrupp Senior ServicesSeasons Hospice & Palliative CareSend Well WishesSenior Care AuthoritySenior Insurance ConceptsSenior Paren HelpSenior Tech Services LLCSeniors Home CareSeniors on the FlySLAAASocial Work PRNSoft Touch Personal CareSparo HealthSpectrum RetirementSpeech Language PathologistSpiritual HarpistSSM Behavioral Health ServicesSSM HealthSt. Anthony’sSt. Louis AltenheimSt. Louis ArcSt. Louis City Senior FundSt. Louis ConciergeSt. Louis County Dept of HealthSt. Louis County Dept of Human Services, (CORP)St. Louis County Public HealthSt. Louis TimesSt. Luke’s Rehabilitation HospitalStaffLinkState of the Art ADCSTLRealEstate LLCSunrise Senior LivingSymbriaSynergy Home Care Tailored Senior ServicesThe America GroupThe Estep Law FirmThe Pull-Out Shelf CompanyThe Sheridan at ChesterfieldThe Sheridan at Creve CoeurTransitions for Senior LivingUnited AccessVersa NotchVetAssist ProgramVilla at RiverwoodVitas health CareVOYCEWell Home Agency for AllWellifeWest County Care CenterWest County Psychological AssociatesWestview at Ellisville AL & Memory CareWU School of MedicineYMCAThe following organizations and agencies have been active members of the Breakthrough Coalition in the 12 month cycle preceding publication of the Seniors’ Resource Guide. For more information about BREAKTHROUGH COALITION, visit our website at www.breakthroughcoalition.org. Thank you to all of the individuals who participate, volunteer, and support the Breakthrough Coalition. BREAKTHROUGH COALITIONMeeting the Needs of Older Adults Together2018 Breakthrough Coalition Membership List | 112019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEBREAKTHROUGH COALITION12 |www.stlouistimes.comALL REQUESTS211 – United WayAREA AGENCIES ON AGINGAgeSmart Community Resources: 618-222-2561 or 1-800-326-3221Mid-East Area Agency on Aging:636-207-0847 or 1-800-243-6060St. Louis Area Agency on Aging:314-612-5918 or 1-877-612-5918BENEFITSMedicare Hotline: 1-800-633-4227 for questions concerning MedicareCLAIM (Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri): 1-800-390-3330Provides help to answer Medicare questionsMissouri Division of Social Services: St. Louis City Children’s Division - 314-340-7000 St. Louis County Children’s Division - 314-264-7700St. Louis South County Service Center - 314-416-2700Helps eligible individuals with income maintenance, medical assistance, food stamps, and other financial assistanceSocial Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213Veterans Administration: 1-800-827-1000CONSUMER PROTECTIONMissouri Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office Hotline: 314-340-6815 or 1-800-392-8222Missouri Better Business Bureau:314-645-3300Illinois Office of the Attorney GeneralSenior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-243-5377Crime Victims Assistance Line: When calling for IL only 1-800-228-3368 DISASTER RESPONSE / RELIEFAmerican Red Cross-St. Louis Area Chapter: 314-516-2800American Red Cross – Illinois: 618-397-4600ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECTDepartment of Health and Senior Services Hotline to report Elder Abuse and Neglect: Missouri Residents 1-800-392-0210Comtrea: 636-931-2700 Support for domestic abuse victimsIllinois Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-877-863-6338Report Elder Abuse and Neglect - Hotline: Illinois Residents 1-866-800-1409Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association: 1-800-642-5429EMPLOYMENTAARP- St. Louis City: 314-918-7563St. Louis County: 314-830-3600 Provides information on the Association on Aging Retired Persons (AARP) employment program USAJOBS: www.usajobs.comAmerican Jobs Center: 314-615-6010 Offers assistance and resources for job searchesMERS Goodwill - Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program St. Louis County: 314-647-7453 or 1-888-651-4177EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION U.S GOVERNMENT WAGE AND HOUR DIVISIONU.S. Department of Labor: 314-539-7800 or 1-800-669-4000 for employment discriminationUnemployment Office - Missouri Division of Employment Security Regional Claims Centers: 314-340-4950 or www.govbenefitsonline.org to file for benefits or to get claims informationImportant Phone Numbers12 |www.stlouistimes.comCOMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION | 132019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEFOODOperation Food Search Hunger: 314-726-5355 to locate food pantries in your areaAgeSmart Community Resources: 1-800-326-3221 or 618-222-2561FORECLOSUREHomeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline: 1-888-995-4673HOUSINGEmergency Shelter Hotline: 314-802-5444HOPE (Housing Options Provided for the Elderly): 314-776-0155ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITY In St. Louis County call 314-428-3200 In St. Louis City call 314-531-4770 In Missouri there are two centers for this agency HUD provides housing subsidy programs to individuals who qualifyILLINOIS HOUSING AUTHORITYAlton Housing Authority: 618-465-4260Bond County Housing Authority: 618-664-2321East St. Louis Housing Authority: 618-646-7100Granite City Housing Authority: 618-876-0975Madison County Housing Authority: 618-345-5142Randolph County Housing Authority: 618-826-4314St. Clair County Housing Authority: 618-277-3290LEGAL SERVICESLegal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.: 314-534-4200 or 1-800-444-0514Domestic Violence and Abuse: 314-534-4200Bar Association of Metro St. Louis: 314-421-4134Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St. Louis Office: 618-398-0958MISCELLANEOUSMissouri Highway Patrol for Emergencies: Dial 911 or 1-800-525-5555 TRANSPORTATIONMetroBus and MetroLink: 314-231-2345Call-A-Ride / Call-A-Ride Plus: 1-888-652-3617 Special route rides and rides for persons with disabilitiesSt. Louis Area Agency on Aging Transportation Services: 314-612-5918 or 1-877-612-5918County Older Residents Program (CORP): 314-615-4516 Volunteer transportation for medical and grocery visits in St. Louis CountyThe STAR Transportation Program: 636-978-3306 St. Charles County volunteer transportation for medical visitsMEAAA: 636-253-0558 Jefferson County senior medical / essential shopping transportation AgeSmart Community Resources: 618-222-2561 or 1-800-326-3221UTILITY ASSISTANCEEnergyCare: 314-773-5900 for weatherizationCommunity Action Agency St. Louis County: 314-863-0015 for utility assistance and weatherizationJefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Jefferson County: 636-789-2686 Franklin County: 636-629-6193 for utility assistance and weatherizationNortheast Community Action Corporation St. Charles County: 636-272-3477 for utility assistance and weatherizationMissouri and Illinois | 132019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDECOMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION14 |www.stlouistimes.com | 152019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEStep #1 - Determine Your Needs What specific services are needed for the older person? • A safe, secure environment? • Social activities? • Assistance with eating, walking, toileting, medicines? • Therapies - physical, speech, occupational? • Health monitoring - blood pressures, food or liquid intake, weight? • Nutritious meals & snacks? • Special diet? • Exercise? • Mental stimulation? • Personal care - bathing, shampoos, shaving? • What do you, the caregiver, need? • Occasional free time? • Coverage while working? • Transportation? • Support? • Assistance in planning for care?Step #2 - Finding Adult Day Centers Identify services in your area Step #3 - Call First Call adult day centers and ask for a flier or brochure, eligibil-ity criteria, a monthly activity calendar, a monthly menu and application procedures. Step #4 - Know What to Ask Look for the following information in the material received: • Owner or sponsoring agency• Years of operation • License or certification (If required in your state) • Hours of operation • Days open • Transportation • Cost - Hourly or daily charge, other charges, financial assistance • Conditions accepted - such as memory loss, limited mobility, incontinence • Staff credentials • Number of staff per participant • Activities provided - Is there variety and choice of individual and group activities? • Menu - appeal, balanceStep #5 - Pay a Visit After reviewing materials, make an appointment to visit two or more centers that might meet your needs. The following site visit checklist will help you decide which day center is the right one for you.• Did you feel welcomed?• Did someone spend time finding out what you want and need?• Did someone clearly explain what services and activities the center provides?• Did they present information about staffing, program procedures, costs and what they expect of caregivers?• Was the facility clean, pleasant and free of odor?• Were the building and the rooms wheelchair accessible?• Was there sturdy, comfortable furniture? Loungers for relaxation? Chairs with arms?• Is there a quiet place for conferences?• Is there a place to isolate sick persons?• Did you see cheerful faces on staff and participants?• Do volunteers help?• Are participants involved in planning activities or making other suggestions?Step #6 - Check References Talk to two or three people who have used the center you are considering & ask for their opinions. Step #7 - Try it Out Select a day center: Try it for three to five days. It sometimes takes several visits for new participants to feel comfortable in a new setting and with a new routine. If you have questions or are experiencing any problems, ask for a conference. Staff may have suggestions to make the transition easier both at home and at the day center.Step #8 - Take care of yourself Relax. Your loved one is being well cared for. Remember, your loved one may not be able to recall all the activities enjoyed during the day. The staff will gladly provide the missing details. The day center staff is there for you, too. Eight Steps to Selecting an Adult Day Care CenterAdapted from the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)ADULT DAYSERVICESAdult day service centers provide a break (respite) for the caregiver while providing health services, therapeutic services, and social activities for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and other problems that increase their care needs. The organizations that follow offer these services and more.SRG16 |www.stlouistimes.com Adult Day at Charless Village Phone: 314-846-2003 5943 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129 Email: ADCCharlessVillage@bethesdahealth.org Website: www.BethesdaHealth.org Counties Served: Franklin MO, Jefferson MO, St. Charles MO, St. Louis MO, St. Louis City MO In Business Since: 1889 Description: The Adult Day Care team at Charless Village manages the basic medical needs of seniors while improving their health and well-being through educational and leisure activities. Bethesda’s Adult Day Care services team help family members and caregivers take a much-deserved break or take care of the many errands that go along with daily life. Adult Day Care at Bethesda Dilworth Phone: 314-446-2103 Fax: 314-968-3580 9645 Big Bend Blvd., Oakland, MO 63122 Email: ADCDilworth@bethesdahealth.org Website: www.BethesdaHealth.org Counties Served: Franklin MO, Jefferson MO, St. Charles MO, St. Louis MO, St. Louis City MO, Washington MO In Business Since: 1980 Description: Adult Day Care at Bethesda Dilworth manages the basic medical needs of seniors while improving their health and well-being through social and recreational activities. Bethesda’s Adult Day Care services are a flexible care option that helps family members and caregivers take a much-deserved break or tend to other family obligations. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Phone: 314-962-7501 Fax: 314-962-4159 7663 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, MO 63119 Email: cwoodruff@crssstl.org Website: www.cardinalritterseniorservices.org Counties Served: St. Louis MO, St. Louis City MO Description: The Adult Day Program assists families who are caring for adults who cannot be left alone during the day, but who do not yet need 24-hour nursing home care. Often, adults who are living at home with relatives need care during the daytime hours when their caregivers are working. CRSS Adult Day Program provides professional, compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Family Partners Adult Day Services Phone: 314-686-4444 Fax: 314-686-4448 12880 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 Email: lauren@familypartners.com Website: www.familypartners.com Counties Served: St. Charles MO, St. Louis MO In Business Since: 2008 Description: Warm home-like center specializing in care for seniors ages 50+ needing stimulation, socialization, and supervision. A very active and social group. All participants ambulate with minimal assistance. They must be able to eat on their own. They cannot be combative or disruptive. Friendly, skilled staff consisting of social worker, nurse, activities director, and certified nursing assistants. McClay Adult Day Center Phone: 636-922-9695 Fax: 636-922-9593 3821 McClay Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 Email: amy.serenitydirector@gmail.com Website: www.mcclayadultdaycenter.com Counties Served: St. Louis MO In Business Since: 2016 Description: McClay Adult Day Center is dedicated to providing Quality Care to adults in need and our senior participants and their families! We provide personalized care in a safe, supportive environment. We focus on enriching our participants’ lives, based on individual needs while building on their skills, knowledge, interests and abilities. ADULT DAY SERVICESPrivate PayRatesHoursTransportationMealsProvidedMISSOURI LISTINGS$84/day for full day; $58/day for half day$84/day for full day$58 for half-day (1 - 5 hours)Please call$85 - $105/day$85 full day$65 half day7:00 am –7:00 pm7:00 am – 5:30 pmMon - Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm7:00 am – 6:00 pmMon - Fri6:30 am – 6:00 pm$5 dollars per trip for a 5-mile radius$5 dollars per trip for a 5-mile radiusYesCost based on mileageTransportation provided daily. Inquire about distance and rates.Light breakfast, morning and afternoon snack and lunchBreakfast, morning and afternoon snack and lunch1+ SnacksCont. brkfst., catered lunch, afternoon snack. Dinner-to-go availableBreakfast, lunch and snack. Specialty meals avail. | 172019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEADULT DAY SERVICESNow partnering with your family to provide 24 hour Memory Care!Are you seeking a more personal, home-like community? Our 8 bedroom home provides outstanding staff to resident ratios to provide excellent care. Schedule a tour today!Engaging Programs and Activitiesfor Seniors with DementiaRecognized as“Best Practice”by the Missouri Adult DayServices AssociationStimulating ActivitiesDelicious MealsMedication AssistanceBlood Pressure ChecksBathing ServicesTransportation and much more!314-686-4444www.FamilyPartners.com“Every year should teach you something valuable; whether you get the lesson is up to you. Every year brings you closer to expressing your whole and healed self. I celebrate that. Honor it. Hold it in reverence. And I’m grateful for every age I’m blessed to become.”- Oprah Winfrey, 6418 |www.stlouistimes.comS.T.A.R. (Senior Transitional Accommodations & Recreation) Phone: 314-382-2560 Fax: 314-833-4476 6344 Garesche Ave., St Louis, MO 63136 Email: alice@acaringplus.org Website: www.acaringplus.org Counties Served: St. Louis MO In Business Since: 2014 Description: S.T.A.R mission is to provide a caring and safe environment for adults to be active and engaged.Serenity Adult Day Center Phone: 636-343-1600 Fax: 636-343-1496 1525 A Bowles Ave., Fenton, MO 63026 Email: amy.serenitydirector@gmail.com Website: www.serenityadc.com Counties Served: Franklin MO, Jefferson MO, St. Louis MO In Business Since: 2016 Description: At Serenity Adult Day Center we provide a fun, loving, compassionate, caring approach to serving our participants every day in a safe, beautiful, home-like setting. Come visit and see why your friends and neighbors are choosing to put a “little Serenity into their lives”. ADULT DAY SERVICES Private PayRatesPrivate PayRatesHoursHoursTransportationTransportationMealsProvidedMealsProvidedILLINOIS LISTINGSSt. John’s Community Care Phone: 618-344-0276 222 Goethe Avenue, Collinsville, IL 62234 Email: srhodes@stjohnscc.org Website: www.stjohnscc.org Counties Served: Madison IL, St. Clair IL In Business Since: 1985 Description: Socialize your loved one in a safe, supportive setting which is certified by the Illinois Department on Aging. Activities, nurse on duty, assistance with toileting, meals, medicine monitoring, beauty and barber services and physical needs.Private pay $55/day or Medicaid$84/day$10.50 an hour - 4 hour minimum8:30 am - 3:30 pmMon – Fri 7 am - 6 pmSat 9 am - 3 pm6:00 am – 6:30 pmCallAvail. for those attending our center all dayCollinsville Sr. Shuttle & Madison Cty. TransitBreakfast, lunch and snacksBreakfast, lunch, and snacksLight breakfast, lunch and snacksEveryone deserves a little SERENITY in their life... Skilled in Dementia and Alzheimer’s CareSerenity Adult Day Center 1525A Bowles Ave., Fenton, MO 63026 | (636) 343-1600Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.•Call Amy or Carolyn to Schedule a Free Trial Day •We are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate, person-centered care in a safe home-like setting for our seniors and adults 18+.We offer premier nursing services, therapy services, assistance with ADLs, exercise and brain fitness programs, delicious home cooked meals, community outings, volunteer opportunities, faith based services, crafts, live entertainment, outdoor BBQs, gardening and so much more! | 192019 - SENIORS’ RESOURCE GUIDEADVOCACYELDER RIGHTS PROGRAMS PROTECT AND AFFECT US ALL More and more Americans are being confronted with the challenge of protecting themselves or their loved ones from the threats of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. According to the 1998 National Elder Abuse Incidence Study, nearly half a million seniors suffer from abuse in domestic settings each year. This study also found that only one out of five cases of abuse is reported to the authorities. In 1965, the Older Americans Act was enacted and decreed that older Americans were entitled to certain basic rights and benefits. The law provides funding for an extensive network of State and Area agencies on Aging and local providers that co-ordinates and delivers services, and protects the rights of older persons. The Older Americans Act has been amended several times, including in 1992 when Congress approved amendments that created Title VII: Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Pro-tection Activities. Title VII brought together the various advo-cacy programs of the Act into a system of services, programs, and personnel designed to help older persons understand their rights, exercise choice through informed decision-making, and benefit from the support and opportunities promised by law. As the federal advocate for older Americans and their con-cerns, the Administration on Aging (AoA) is committed to pro-tecting the rights of older people and preventing their abuse, ne-glect, and exploitation. Toward this end, AoA works to heighten awareness among other federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the needs of vulnerable older people. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO PROTECT ELDER RIGHTS AoA supports three programs that specifically promote the rights of seniors and protect them from abuse, neglect, and ex-ploitation. AoA coordinates these programs at the national lev-el, and members of the Aging Network implement them at the State and local level.Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention The goal of the Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Pre-vention Program is to develop and strengthen prevention ef-forts at the State and local level. This includes funding for State and local public awareness campaigns, training programs, and multi-disciplinary teams. To support and enhance these activities, AoA funds the Na-tional Center on Elder Abuse. The Center disseminates infor-mation about elder mistreatment to professionals and the pub-lic, and provides technical assistance and training to States and community-based organizations. To learn more about the Cen-ter visit http://www.ncea.aoa.gov.Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Ombudsman staff and volunteers serving in the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocate on behalf of older resi-dents living in nursing homes, assisted living, and other resi-dential settings. Every State has an Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman under which dedicated advocates assist res-Continued on page 20ELDER RIGHTS:Safeguards for the Most Vulnerable Among UsProviding and arranging for the care of a loved one can be an emotionally difficult and complicated endeavor full of fear, guilt and sadness. These emotions cloud our perception and interfere with our ability to make objective decisions which are often life changing and irreversible. The organizations listed below provide advocacy assistance on issues of concern involving older adults.Next >