Advocates for Jewish Ageing Rights Inc has been formed as an independent
community group, to assist residents and their families to exercise their
rights to ensure that services are appropriate, respectful and delivered in a
compassionate manner.
For too long, elderly people in aged care facilities, as well as their
families, have been at the mercy of service providers insofar as their "take
it leave it" attitude is concerned. Either the services as provided are to be
accepted or residents are told they are free to leave.
1.. To reinforce a positive view of aged people as valued members of our
community;
2.. To assist aged people and their families in the exercise of their
rights through information and support to both individuals receiving services,
their families and people interested in their well-being;
3.. To operate independently of any aged-care-related service provider as
an advocacy group;
4.. To provide a forum where residents and their families can share ideas,
gain support and discuss issues of common concern, with a focus on achieving
change in individual facilities;
5.. To ensure service providers are accountable;
6.. To enforce standards in residential care provided to aged Jewish
persons;
7.. To ensure service providers place priority emphasis on the people in
the buildings rather than the bricks & mortar;
8.. To support residents and families from fear of reprisal and to empower
families to initiate action or participation in a "caring partnership" with
management and staff in ensuring "best practice" in serving the needs of aged
people;
9.. To always be an advocate for improvements in services for aged people;
10..To assume the role of "Ombudsman" in ensuring that all services for
aged people are provided in a way that gives them respect and dignity.
It is time for our aged relatives and friends to be treated with the respect
and dignity they so richly deserve.