Long-Term Care in Canada: Three-quarters say significant change is needed; only one-in-five believe it will happen 55 per cent of Canadians say they would accept a tax increase to fund improvements in LTC July 26, 2021 – The gradual lifting of restrictions at long-term care facilities across Canada is offering opportunities for families whose loved ones […]
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The following is quoted from the Seniors for Social Action Ontario. Below are articles on the continuing issues in long-term care that highlight once again the need for changes in elder care. 1. This story by Global News is particularly telling. https://globalnews.ca/news/8033539/ontario-ltc-home-covid-19/ “Despite repeated recommendations made to the facility to use the 4th floor for cohorting, effective
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The following article comes to us from C.A.R.P. Ottawa LTC committee which is a grassroots movement on Long term Care (C.A.R.P. Halton Chapter is a part of this group) The focus is to continually raise awareness of the situation in LTC. Halton Chapter will be postings articles in this regard on a regular basis. The
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Family Presence in Older Adult Care A Statement Regarding Family Caregivers and the Provision of Essential Care Prepared by members of the Long-Term Care Interest Group of the Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Office, of the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario, and the Canadian Geriatrics Society Contact: Kelly Kay, Executive Director, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Office (ON), kkay@rgpo.ca
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