Residents' Rights Month

October 01, 2024 - October 31, 2024        

October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home or community. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports.

Residents have the right to self-determination and to use their voice to make their own choices. This year's Residents' Rights Month theme, The Power of My Voice, emphasizes self-empowerment and recognizes the power of residents being vocal about their interests, personal growth, and right to live full, enriching lives.

Resident’s Voice Challenge  Promotional Materials 

Resources

• Residents' Rights - English; Braille; Other Languages

  
  Residents' Rights in Other Languages
  Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog

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• Advocating for Rights and Better Care in Nursing Homes
• My Personal Directions for Quality Living -  Blank Form; Sample 
• Put a STOP to Poor Care
• Advocacy Suggestions for Nursing Home Residents and Their Families
• Communication Tips
• How to Solve Problems in a Nursing Home
• Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
• Basics of Individualized Quality Care
• Culture Change in Nursing Homes