Did you know residents in long-term care have the right to refuse care?

That includes medications, treatments, and services. Informed consent isn’t optional. It’s a right.

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Residents in long-term care have the right to make decisions about their daily lives—when to wake up, what to wear, how to spend their time, and to have safety and comfort.

Supporting choice is supporting dignity.

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