![Christopher Shepard (left), Mark Niemela (middle), and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Linda Ackerman (right) at RegalCare on April 8, 2024.](https://lifepathma.org/wp-content/uploads/blog-images/DSC_0066-1-scaled-e1718309230611.jpg)
How Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers Support Residents
Linda Ackerman, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer for the last 9 years, said she chose to introduce me to Christopher Shepard and Mark Niemela because they are “such fun.” Chris, 80, and Mark, 69, both enjoy chatting and share a love of music, which makes them excellent roommates at RegalCare, a long-term care facility in
![Two older adults having a conversation at a dining table](https://lifepathma.org/wp-content/uploads/blog-images/communication-with-chronic-conditions.jpg)
Someone Living in Long-Term Care Needs You
This one-minute video shows why long-term care Ombudsmen are so essential in our community.
To learn more about becoming an Ombudsman volunteer, visit our volunteering page or contact us today.
![Gary Yuhas](https://lifepathma.org/wp-content/uploads/about/gary-yuhas.png)
Volunteer Ombudsmen: Problem Solvers Helping Residents in Facilities
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Pamela Porter. Pam retired from LifePath after serving as a Home Care Program Director. She now volunteers in our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Pam agreed to connect so that I could hear more about her perspective as a volunteer ombudsman advocating for long-term care residents.
Long-term care ombudsmen work
![Trevor Boeding, MPH, Director, LTC Ombudsman Program/Rides for Health](https://lifepathma.org/wp-content/uploads/blog-images/TB-Head-Shot-Sept-2021-1-e1696619429528.jpg)
Celebrate Residents’ Rights Month!
October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports.
This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme, Amplify Our Voices, emphasizes a community of long-term