My contribution to the HMA Today August, 2022 newsletter. HHMA Today is affiliated with the Health Ministries Association, Inc Even though the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 made many changes for the better for people with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination of people with limitations from public accommodations, transportation, and employment, it is impossible to legislate … Read more
The State of California has named the Ventura Ombudsman Program as a model program for its excellence and high standards-including weekly and monthly visitations to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. It is cited by the California Department of Aging as Best Practices in Volunteer Recruitments, Training and Retention. Also, the Ventura Ombudsman Program … Read more
Learn more about the resources available in the Ventura County 2022 issue of ‘LiveWell.’ It’s a guide with information that is designed specifically for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. You can view ‘LiveWell’ by Downloading the PDF Here. You can see my recent article about ‘LiveWell’ in the ‘Ventura Breeze’ by clicking on … Read more
Learn more about the different ways Ventura County should be investing in prompt and effective mental health treatment, and to move away from jailing low-level mentally ill offenders. See Full Article Here
Learn about how Carol Leish has focused on staying positive, both emotionally and physically, and encouraging others to see their own capabilities rather than their disabilities See Full Article Here
Learn more about the various outpatient programs provided by the Community Memorial Hospital. See Full Article Here