Your vote is your voice and moving into a long-term care facility doesn’t change that. Learn more about exercising your right to vote as a long-term care consumer on our website: theconsumervoice.org/voting-rights.
If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email that mentions Social Security, ignore it and report it to ssa.gov/scam. Report other government imposter scams to FTC.gov #SlamTheScam #NCPW2026
Hang up or ignore suspicious calls or messages. Government employees will NEVER threaten you or demand immediate payment. #SlamTheScam #NCPW2026
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Help us #SlamTheScam & don’t let government imposters fool you. Spot scams, know the red flags, and report suspicious activity at ssa.gov/scam. #NCPW2026
Consumer Voice is now accepting session proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference! Proposals are due by April 5. Find more information here: bit.ly/4kQxdfp
Join us in opposing the SAVE Act, legislation that would restrict Older Americans' right to vote by requiring documentation that can be difficult or impossible for them to access. Take action now: bit.ly/46hMsrE
Senate Democrats have introduced new staffing standards under the Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. This bill calls for $800 million in enforcement funding plus Civil Money Penalty funds to go toward investing in the long-term care workforce. Read more: bit.ly/3Oc2flI
Scott Wilson, a WA assisted living resident, published an op-ed to raise awareness of the right to appeal discharges after two attempts by his facility to initiate evictions led him to successfully appeal, and win, with the help of the WA LTC Ombuds program. Read his op-ed: bit.ly/4rbkw1d
Consumer Voice remains steadfast in our commitment to raise the voices of residents of long-term care facilities & ensuring residents and families have a seat at the policy table. Join us in 2026 as we continue to advocate for quality long-term care for all consumers. theconsumervoice.org/donate
Happy Holidays from Consumer Voice!
#ICYMI Check out the most recent episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast: theconsumervoice.org/news/episode...
Consumer Voice surveyed residents of long-term care to find out what life is really like for them on a day-to-day basis. We received answers from more than 450 residents, and their responses were eye-opening. Read the report: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
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The Essential Caregivers Act is bipartisan legislation that enforces the right of all residents in long-term care facilities to have in-person access to a loved one, including when visitations are restricted due to a declared emergency.
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Together, we can make long-term care residents’ voices stronger. Your support makes it possible. theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Join us in launching our next 50 years of advocating for quality long-term care! Donate now: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule rescinding a major portion of the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes - protections hailed as the most significant in decades. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/cms-tak...
It’s #GivingTuesday! Help us ensure dignity and quality care for every long-term care consumer. Your gift fuels advocacy and change.
Donate today: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Read the report and learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/new-rep...
See Margarite's artwork and other works from residents of long-term care facilities in our new 50 Resident Reflections book: theconsumervoice.org/product/50-r...
The 2025 edition of the Staying Engaged enrichment booklet has a variety of activities for residents of long-term care facilities to keep mentally engaged, prompt self-reflection, and be reminded of the importance of advocating for your rights. Download for free: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. Learn more in our newly redesigned fact sheets: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
Consumer Voice has created a new fact sheet and accompanying form to help long-term care consumers ask the right questions and document key information to advocate for themselves and address their concerns. theconsumervoice.org/news/fact-sh...
Use our Social Media Toolkit to promote Residents' Rights Month during October and raise resident voices: www.canva.com/design/DAGwK...
Join us in celebrating residents' rights all month long! Do you have an event planned or have you been featured in your local media highlighting residents' rights? Let us know here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There's still time to register to attend the 2025 Consumer Voice Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia or virtually. Visit our website for more information on sessions, speakers, and what to expect: theconsumervoice.org/2025-confere...
The "Government Shutdown" could have a significant impact on nursing home care quality and place residents at risk. Read more: theconsumervoice.org/news/impact-...
October is Residents' Rights Month! Join us all month long as we focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports. theconsumervoice.org/2025-residen...
Join our webinar tomorrow! Learn how to confidently schedule and speak with your members of Congress. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or it's your first time reaching out to a legislator, we've got you covered!
Register now: theconsumervoice.org/news/hill-da...
Too often, those around us don’t put much thought into long-term care until it directly affects them. These shirts are a great way to let others know that long-term care residents have rights! theconsumervoice.org/product/resi...
