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Advocacy Services

To advise the residents or their caregivers of their rights when living in long-term care homes
To advocate or support advocacy efforts when requested
To raise the awareness of the general public and all levels of government of the changes required in the system that manages the provision and operation of these homes
To improve upon Ontario's approach to long-term care provision to ensure that all residents are provided with consistent and quality medical care, psychological and therapy supports. Long-term care residents must have a chance to thrive - not just survive - and to enjoy life in nurturing environments
To promote continuous education or training for health care providers, particularly as it relates to residents with special care needs

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can
change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has"

Margaret Mead

To work directly with residents and family members to advocate on their behalf
To assist seniors (and their family) to find appropriate long-term care accommodations
To work directly with 'guardians' of seniors to assist them to understand the policies & protocols of long- term care facilities
To visit seniors in long-term care facilities
To provide transitional support services to seniors as they plan to move to (or from) a long-term care facility
To work with other community based organizations to develop strategies that help seniors improve the quality of their life
To work at a political level to advocate for improved outcomes for seniors in long-term care
To promote our message to media (print, radio, T.V.) on behalf of seniors (and their family)
To raise the general awareness about seniors and the need for alternative long-term care solutions. for seniors

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