Protect Our Loved Ones - POLO (under construction)
This site will be built out with resources and information that can help you protect your loved ones:
California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office (they oversee long term care facilities)
Report abuse of neglect of an older adult or adult with a disability
California Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's administer many programs that serve older adults)
Where to find AAA services in my county (California)
Community Care Licensing (CCL licenses care facilities in CA)
Search CCL licensed care facilities here (search under each category if you're not finding it - subscribe to notices about your facility)
CCL complaint hotline
Find a Nursing Home (Skilled Nursing Facilities are regulated by CDPH)
How to apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) (must be Medi-Cal eligible and have a residence)
How to become an IHSS provider for your loved one
Long term care benefits for veterans and their spouses (called aid & assistance benefit)
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) (long term care justice and advocacy)
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act - Litigation 101 - Advocate Magazine
6.30.24 Is my mom still alive? and do I have the right to know? SB 1106 and elder abuse in California (audio) Things you need to know as we're all getting older
6.20.24 SB 1106 (Rubio) The Kasem-Nichols-Rooney Law 'Is my Mom alive?' in California, adult children don't have the right to know
POLO strongly supports the passage of SB 1106
10.10.23 SB 280 (Laird) Conservatorship Care Plans is Signed! Conservators must create and provide a comprehensive care plan to court and relatives of the first degree (adult children & spouse) by Jan. 1, 2025 in a big win for families!
Protect Our Loved Ones strongly supported the passage of SB 280 while also noting the lack of funding to critical Public Guardian offices
10.1.22 CARE Court or Scare Court! There will be an expansion of conservatorships as a result without additional resources to provide the support that people will need
9.19.22 United we stand. Divided we fall. If it's just words-we fail. - Steven L. Wolff
More to come...
Protect Our Loved Ones - Incorporated 10/25/22 |