Alzheimer Disease: First Steps for Families
When someone has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease, the news may be upsetting for both the individual and those who care about her. Most likely you have been worried about the changes you have been seeing in the person and you may also be anxious about the future.
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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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Alzheimer Care in Ontario
Alzheimer care providers offer specialized care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based.
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Tips on Choosing Long-Term Care in Alberta
Admission to the continuing care system in Alberta, which includes long term care centres, is based on a functional assessment of the individual's need, using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). The Single Point of Entry (SPE) process, which is currently in use, was developed to provide a single point of access to individuals seeking facility or community-based long-term care...
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