Bill of Rights

Residents and clients have a right to:

• Feel safe, secure and protected.
• Be heard and be understood, and to unburden their hearts and worries to others.
• Be liked and accepted, and have their individuality recognized and respected.
• Feel supported emotionally and spiritually.
• Have their privacy respected, and to be cared for by care-givers of the gender of their choice when possible.
• Experience a warm, caring, home atmosphere.
• Receive gentle care; knowing that they will be touched, treated, and cared for respectfully.
• Know that their pain is being taken seriously.
• Remain active and socially engaged, by having opportunities to participate in daily activities.
• Participate in decisions that affect their care.
• Know that their families are welcome to participate in daily activities of the Lodge, and are included in the planning of care.
• Have their feelings, beliefs, and opinions considered important.
• Surround themselves with personal items, and feel that those “special things” will be handled with care and respect.
• Be cared for by qualified, competent health care professionals.