A Senior Citizen's Rights

As a senior citizen you expect and have the following rights:

• To be treated with respect, as adults and not as children.
• To be treated fairly and with honesty.
• To live free from fear, mistreatment, and abuse.
• To receive good and valid information in an appropriate manner.
• To make independent choices and decisions.
• To be in control of their future.
• To have care-related needs dealt with in a sensitive manner.
• To have services offered that will help maintain independence.
• To have opportunities to use your skills and knowledge in your community.
• To have and use the support of your community.
• To share friendships.