ElderWatch: Is a private organization that serves as a resource for people in long term care and their families. ElderWatch provides protective, medical, and legal services, all designed to protect residents in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. These services include investigation and prevention of resident abuse and neglect, medical record review by nurses or physicians, serving as an advocate for the resident at all stages of their stay in a facility, counseling and education for families regarding resident care issues and long term care options, and estate planning for those entering long term care.