State of Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

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State of Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program This page will provide important information and resources about Resident Rights in Long-Term Care

09/17/2026

Ready to level up your voice?
If you’re a young adult with a disability and you’re tired of people making decisions about you without you — this is your sign.
S.A.L.T. (Self-Advocacy & Leadership Training) is a 9-week online program where you’ll learn how to:
- Speak up for yourself
- Make confident decisions
- Stand up for your rights
- Build leadership skills that actually matter
Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM
Online (Microsoft Teams)
September 15 - November 10, 2026
No fancy tech? No problem. We provide tech support and can even help you access equipment if needed.
Your voice is powerful. Let’s use it. 💬✨
Spots are limited — registration is required!
Find out more and the link to register at https://www.lincidaho.org/advocacy

We had the opportunity to present at LINC and met extraordinary people that support the community. Thank you for allowin...
09/17/2026

We had the opportunity to present at LINC and met extraordinary people that support the community. Thank you for allowing us to share information about the LTC Ombudsman Program and for your partnership! LINC Idaho, located in Southwest Idaho and Nampa Idaho, is designed and operated by individuals with disabilities. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services for people with disabilities. We work to empower independence, advocate for civil rights, and community representation throughout the lifespan of individuals with disabilities. , , ,

Thank you to Senator Melissa Wintrow for Idaho for your support of the LTC Ombudsman Program and for taking time to visi...
09/17/2026

Thank you to Senator Melissa Wintrow for Idaho for your support of the LTC Ombudsman Program and for taking time to visit LTC facilities and listen to residents' experience living in long term care facilities! ,

This week, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volu...
04/23/2026

This week, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers. Their unwavering commitment and dedication to advocating for our residents in long-term care facilities make a significant difference in our community. We truly could not achieve our goals without their generous contributions of time and effort!

Please join me in welcoming Heidi Duchow as our new Regional Ombudsman for the Area Agency on Aging 1. With her strong b...
04/23/2026

Please join me in welcoming Heidi Duchow as our new Regional Ombudsman for the Area Agency on Aging 1. With her strong background in education, she will be a valuable addition to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

Working alongside Senator Melissa Wintrow for Idaho to support Idaho’s long-term care residents.
01/27/2026

Working alongside Senator Melissa Wintrow for Idaho to support Idaho’s long-term care residents.

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday we are having a ceremony for the reading of the proclamation from the Governor...
10/07/2025

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday we are having a ceremony for the reading of the proclamation from the Governor's office to honor LTC residents rights month.

10/01/2025

It's hard to believe that October is here! This month, we are excited to celebrate Long Term Care Residents Rights Month. We have a variety of enjoyable activities planned across the state to honor and recognize our LTC residents. We invite you to join us in this celebration. Additionally, please take a moment to listen to a message from our Director, Judy Taylor. We also welcome you to a reading ceremony of the proclamation on October 10, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm at an assisted living facility which will be live and broadcasted live on our FB page for anyone to attend.

Just a friendly reminder to Join us today at 3:00pm-4:30pm MT, for an insightful panel discussion featuring residents wh...
08/13/2025

Just a friendly reminder to Join us today at 3:00pm-4:30pm MT, for an insightful panel discussion featuring residents who will share their experiences in long-term care. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to hear from expert Dietary Managers who will discuss the management of dietary departments within long-term care settings.

Understanding the complexities of resident satisfaction regarding dining experience in long-term care (LTC) can be quite...
08/11/2025

Understanding the complexities of resident satisfaction regarding dining experience in long-term care (LTC) can be quite challenging. We invite you to join us this Wednesday, August 13, 2015, for our Virtual Connections program, where LTC residents, their families, and friends will come together. This event will feature a panel of residents sharing their personal experiences in LTC, along with insights from expert Dietary Managers on the operations of a kitchen in this setting.

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6305 W. Overland Road Suite 110
Boise, ID
83709

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