Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center Long Term Care Community Connection (LTCCC)Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.Presented by Richard Mollot, Executive Director, LTCCC The Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center created and managed by the Long-Term Care Community Coalition’s “NursingHome411” platform) serves as a central hub for data, advocacy tools, and regulatory updates focused on […]
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Understanding and Using Nursing Home Staffing Data to Improve Care January 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. Presented by Richard J. Mollot, LTCCC Executive Director Sufficient nursing staffing is the foundation of safe, dignified care. It is also required by federal law. Despite this, too many facilities understaff to cut costs. Richard will discuss this new […]
November 20, 2025Presenters: Attorney Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker, Center for Public Representation Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker are the lead counsel for the plaintiffs. Stephen reviewed the progress since the case was settled in June 2024. Marsters v. Healey is a lawsuit filed by seven individuals with disabilities living in nursing facilities and […]
December 5, 2025 Presenter: Bob Blancato, National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition Bob discussed the current state of aging policy at the national level under the new Congress and Administration. This presentation focused on key shifts in aging policy, identified emerging challenges, and outlined advocacy opportunities that will protect and shape services […]
June 5, 2025 This DignityMA Study Session reviews the Trump Administration’s coordinated attack on disability rights, through the issuance of executive orders that eliminate legal claims and disability rights, rescind disability regulations, and challenge important disability precedents. Steven discussed strategies to oppose these efforts, particularly in light of the drastic reduction in civil rights enforcement […]
May 22, 2025 – A DignityMA Study Session Presenter: James Roosevelt, JD, former Associate Commissioner, U.S. Social Security Administration Jim advises health care payers, providers, trade associations, and service providers on business matters, legislative and regulatory issues, governance, and personnel matters. He regularly represents medical device and medical process startups, including with respect to telehealth, […]
August 2025 – DignityMA has added a new advocacy toolkit, and the Consumer Voice has added facts and a podcast. Scroll down to PNA Resources. July 1, 2025: Hearing on the PNA The Joint Legislative Committee on Health Care Financing held a hearing at the State House on legislation to raise the Personal Needs Allowance […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is certified to investigate any issues that arise in nursing homes, rest homes, or assisted living facilities, so the residents who live there can do so with dignity and respect. As an advocate, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to resolve problems between residents and nursing homes, rest […]
Presented by Tri-Valley, Center for Living & Working (CLW), and Elder Services of Worcester (ESWA) on December 6, 2024. The video explains how their Option’s Counselors (OC) help individuals of all ages navigate not only Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS), but myriad other programs, benefits, and options that are available to help them make choices […]
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Presenters: Adult family care is a program that provides in-home support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. It offers a home-like setting, often within a family’s home, rather than a traditional institutional setting like a nursing home. Key features of adult family care: Individuals who may benefit from […]