Choosing the Right Place To Call Home
This feature article from the Ontario Residential Care Association provides information of use to all Canadians. While provincial legislation may differ, the basic information on selecting a residence is the same. Links to other provincial associations are provided at the end of the article.
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Long Term Care Insurance: Is our savings sufficient for care coverage?
With increasing awareness of the Baby Boomer retirement, the insurance industry is heavily focusing on long-term care insurance plans for aging consumers. Although Ministry of Health puts forward a significant amount of budget towards care for seniors, one can no longer depend on it solely or on private health insurance because it does not cover extended nursing home stays, assisted living centres or regular home care visits.
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Assisted Living in Ontario
Assisted Living refers to providers that cater to persons who require supervision, hands-on personal nursing care services and frequent assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. Care is often provided in a designated section of a Retirement Residence.
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Housing and Care Options in Alberta
A comprehensive list, complete with full provider type descriptions, of the various levels of care available to residents in the province of Alberta. Also includes links to The Care Guide's tips on choosing the right type of care to suite your or your loved one's care needs.
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