Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act No. 13 of 2006)Chapter 4 : Residential Facilities16. Rights of older persons in residential facilities |
An older person residing in a residential facility has, in addition to the rights he or she has in terms of the Bill of Rights or any other rights he or she may have, the right to—
| (a) | appoint a representative to act on his or her behalf; |
| (b) | have reasonable access to assistance and visitation; |
| (c) | keep and use personal possessions; |
| (d) | have access to basic care; |
| (e) | be informed about the financial status of the residential facility and changes in management; |
| (f) | participate in social, religious and community activities of his or her choice; |
| (g) | privacy; |
| (h) | his or her own physician if he or she can afford it; and |
| (i) | be given at least 30 days’ notice of a proposed transfer or discharge, |