To mark National Seniors Day, HSH partner and certified elder law specialist Melissa Miller wrote an opinion piece for CBA National Magazine on the rising pressures in Ontario’s long-term care sector. She explains why sudden weight loss, confusion, bedsores and changes in behaviour should never be dismissed as “natural decline,” and how families can build a paper trail of dated photos, care logs and written complaints.
Melissa also outlines key resident rights under Ontario’s Fixing Long-Term Care Act, including individualized care plans, mandatory nutrition and hydration support, and 24/7 registered nurse coverage. Read the full article in CBA National Magazine.
