News - The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)

UPDATED February 2023 EDITION In Ontario, long-term care homes must follow a law called the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, which includes a Residents’ Bill of Rights. This resource explains these rights in language that’s easy to understand. It lets residents know what they can do if their rights are not being followed and includes a list of places that give legal help and information.

Charter Challenge to Bill 7 “More Beds, Better Care Act”

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Announcements

The Ontario Health Coalition and the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly have launched a Charter Challenge to the Ontario government’s new law, Bill 7 the “More Beds, Better Care Act”. Despite its title, the law neither provides more beds in hospitals or long-term care homes, nor does it improve care.

RHRA Update – March 30, 2023

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Items of Interest

March 30, 2023 Transitional Care: Managing Residents Transitioning from Hospital RHRA protects the rights and wellbeing of retirement home residents, and in doing so works closely with licensees and operators to ensure proper care plans are put in place. As retirement homes are governed by the Retirement Homes Act and the Residential Tenancies Act,