Title: What to Do When You're Worried About Your Parent's Care in a Senior Living Facility | Ep. 19

Description:

When something feels off with your parent's care in an assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing facility — and you don't know who to call — there's a free resource you may not know exists: an ombudsman.

In this episode, Tracy Sherman, a volunteer ombudsman with 10 years of experience in San Diego County, explains what ombudsmen do, how they advocate for residents' rights, and when families should reach out. We cover the most common complaints in senior living, how to research facilities before moving in, how ombudsmen mediate family conflicts, real stories of residents she's helped, and why this program desperately needs more volunteers.

If your parent is in a licensed senior living community — or soon will be — this episode will help you understand your rights, the facility's obligations, and the advocate who's already on your side.

In this episode:

• What an ombudsman is and how the program started
• The training and commitment required to become one
• How ombudsmen handle complaints — from minor to serious
• What to look for when researching and visiting facilities
• Why you should know your ombudsman before you need them
• A real story of fighting to get a resident back home
• How to volunteer and give back

Connect With Aging Parent Network

Not sure who you need to call or where to begin? Aging Parent Network can help connect you with the right professional for your family's circumstances.

📞 858-727-9333

📧 info@agingparentnetwork.com

If you have aging parents or are a caregiver, this episode gives you the tools to have an important conversation before a scam happens — not after.

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