The agency ombudsman advocates for the elderly in long-term care facilities on issues involving their rights as individuals.  The ombudsman visits each nursing home in the agency's nine county area at least once a quarter and assisted living facilities.

Mary Askew is the ombudsman for the Area Agency on Aging and can be reached at the Boone County Central Office (800) 432-9721.or Email

Sharon Harris is the Volunteer Ombudsman Coordinator located in our Washington County Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you are interested in volunteering call (888)286-3611 or Email.

For information on specific programs go to Arkansas Ombudsman Program website.