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Connecticut State Ombudsman, Mairead Painter, Interviewed on a Podcast on the Role of APS, & the Ombudsman Program, and Addressing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

June 10, 2026

The episode focuses on the role of Adult Protective Services, long-term care ombudsman programs, and other elder justice initiatives in addressing abuse, neglect, and exploitation while advocating for stronger protections and support systems for older adults.

Alexa Schoeman, Deputy State Ombudsman in Texas, Interviewed on How the Lack of Staffing Affects Residents' Quality of Life

June 08, 2026

The Hunterbrook investigation, “Ensign: The Nursing Home Empire Built on Fatal Neglect,” alleges that The Ensign Group has built a highly profitable nursing-home empire by systematically understaffing facilities, despite receiving government payments calibrated to residents’ care needs.

Maryland General Assembly, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Strengthen Protections for Long-Term Care Residents with Landmark Legislation

May 28, 2026

In Maryland, Governor Wes Moore has signed two critical bills passed by the Maryland General Assembly to strengthen oversight and protect residents in assisted living and nursing homes.