Every day, in long-term care facilities nationwide, residents rely on a vital and independent voice—the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Established under the federal Older Americans Act, this program ensures that every resident, regardless of how they pay for care or their background, has an advocate dedicated to upholding their rights, dignity, and quality of life….
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Get to know our team of advocates and why we’re so passionate elder justice and improving long-term care.
Our Programs
We’re helping people living in nursing homes, teaching people about the system, and fixing what’s broken.
Where We Work
We just expanded to Southeast Missouri! Our work impacts the whole state, especially the eastern half.
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Our generous supporters have helped us expand our offerings to help more people in need, but there’s still more work to be done. Will you pitch in to help those in long-term care and their loved ones?
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Have a little spare time? Use it to help out at one of our long-term care facilities. With our flexible volunteer opportunities, you’ll leave feeling fulfilled with the knowledge that you made a difference in someone’s life.
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Exciting News: VOYCE is Launching a Podcast for the Sandwich Generation!
VOYCE is thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, We’re at the Age, hosted by Melody Fox and Marjorie Moore. This podcast is tailor-made for members of the sandwich generation—those juggling the dual responsibilities of caring for their children and older adults in their lives. Launching on February 6, We’re at the Age…
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Winter can bring unexpected challenges, especially for nursing homes housed in older buildings. When temperatures drop, the risk of heating system failures and other cold-weather emergencies rises, leaving residents vulnerable. One such challenge includes burst pipes, which can compound heating issues and lead to significant water damage. This leads many families to wonder… what if…
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