Seniors Canada Online
Canadians have said they want one-stop access to Government services, and the Government of Canada is committed to meeting this need. Government of Canada departments and agencies are grouping their electronic information and services according to topic or target audience. They are developing Internet sites that give Canadians access to this information. Seniors Canada On-line is the Government's response to seniors' request for easy electronic access to seniors-related services.
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Why are Canadians avoiding their long-term care planning?
A survey for Manulife Financial reveals that seven out of 10 Canadians said they would prefer to have an annual physical exam than spend an hour discussing their long-term care needs. This reluctance in discussing their future long-term care needs helps explain why only 21 per cent of Canadians have factored long-term care costs into their retirement planning.
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What To Look For When Choosing a Retirement Residence in Ontario
To find out if a residence suits your needs and preferences you need to personally visit it, if possible, more than once. Call ahead to the residences that interest you to schedule a tour. If you visited during the day, visit a second time in the evening.
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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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