What is Long Term Care Insurance?
This column has been created to provide you with information about the various insurance and planning options available to you in the event you or a loved one becomes seriously ill and may or may not need professional care. People have different interpretations of the term ‘long term care’ and generally speaking, for insurance purposes, this means an individual requires constant and ongoing professional care. It is important that you understand the benefits of the coverage you have so that it meets your expectations.
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Alzheimer Care in British Columbia
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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Long-Term Care in Ontario
The purpose of Long-Term Care Homes is to meet the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and personal needs of persons whose functional capabilities are chronically impaired or at risk of impairment and who, because of age or disability, can no longer be cared for in the community. The objective is to increase or maintain the health and well-being of individuals to their maximum potential.
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Tips on Admission Practices for Long-Term Care in Ontario
When you tour your facility of choice, you should enquire as to its admission process, as this varies somewhat among facilities. If you still have question, ask the CCAC.
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