Illinois Recognizes Long-Term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights Month

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is marking Residents’ Rights Month in October by highlighting the rights and dignity of nursing home and long-term care residents. The program advocates for residents, helps resolve complaints, and provides information and support to families at no cost, serving about 142,000 people in nearly 1,600 facilities. Residents and families can contact the statewide Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 or email Aging.SLTCOProgram@illinois.gov.