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September 8, 2026
Residents' Decision-Making Rights in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living
Justice in Aging
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Under federal law, residents of long-term care facilities have broad rights to make decisions regarding their lives. This webinar, Residents' Decision-Making Rights in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living, will include information on law and advocacy strategies that enable residents to participate in care planning, control the health care and medication that they receive, accept visitors at any hour of the day or night, and vote in the upcoming elections. In general, the assisted living discussion will apply to facilities that accept Medicaid payment for services.
Who Should Attend:
This training will provide strategies for professionals assisting nursing facility and assisted living facility residents, including:
- Long-term care ombudsman representatives.
- Legal services attorneys and paralegals.
- Other aging network professionals.
Key Takeaways:
After attending this presentation, participants will:
- Understand federal and state authorities' protections enforcing residents' decision-making rights.
- Identify and assess common issues preventing residents from exercising their rights.
- Develop and implement effective advocacy solutions to protect resident choices.
Presenters:
- Eric Carlson, Director, Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy, Justice in Aging
- Gelila Selassie, Director, Health Advocacy, Justice in Aging
Background Information for Attendees:
25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them
