Other Consumer Publications
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The National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)

Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care There
How to achieve the best possible nursing home experience for a relative or friend. Everyday language and real life examples show the ABC’s of advocating for good nursing home care. Cost $14.00

Strength in Numbers: The Importance of Nursing Home Family Councils

This 20 minute video, and accompanying Program Leader's Guide, provides an overview of the key techniques and strategies for effective family council development. Family councils play an important advocacy role for long-term care residents and can be a powerful tool for maintaining a consumer voice within the facility. Use this video to help organize a family council or help existing family councils become more efficient and effective.  Cost $49.95


The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC)


Rules and Regulations Governing New York State Nursing Home
The New York State Nursing Home Code of Standards written in lay language for residents, families and staff. Cost $10.00 (25% discount for families of nursing home residents & 50% discount for nursing home residents)

Thinking of Moving to an Assisted Living Residence?

New guidebook for consumers.  How to find a residence that will encourage independence and autonomy. 2003 - 21 pages - ( free from web ) or free with a stamped self-addressed 10 X 13 envelope ($1.29). Pub. No. 18