This webinar was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET.
Sponsors: Bay Area Legal Services, Florida Health Justice Project, and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Approved by the Florida Bar for 1.0 CLE and 1.0 Elder Law Certification credit.
This presentation gives a general overview of the state and federal statutory rights of long-term care residents in both nursing homes and assisted living facilities, including the particular issues posed when an agent with a durable power of attorney or a guardian is involved. Presenters illustrate specific resident rights with examples from their actual client cases.
Presenters (Speaker Bios):
Florida Health Justice Project engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.
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