Top Ten Signs That Your Senior Relative May Need Housing Assistance
Determining whether or not a senior relative may require a change in living arrangements can be difficult. To provide a starting point, The Care Guide has issued its Top Ten Signs indicating that a senior may require housing assistance.
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Discharge Planning - The Facts
Discharge planning is a process that includes identification, assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation. Social workers engaged in discharge planning coordinate discharges for patients by collaborating with the patient, family, health care team and community resources.
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Tips on How to Apply for Placement in a Long-Term Care in Ontario
Long-term care facilities can only be accessed through a Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The CCAC determines eligibility for placement, however each facility retains the right to approve applications based on their ability to meet the care needs of the individual. Generally, eligibility for placement is approved when community based services such as In-Home Health / Community Support Services or retirement residences are no longer able to meet your needs. You will be notified in writing by the facility if your application for admission is accepted or not.
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A Change in Living Arrangements?
Determining whether or not an elderly loved one may require a change in living arrangements can be difficult for a variety of reasons. The following is list of signs or indicators that a change in living arrangements of an elderly loved one might be appropriate...
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