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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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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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 Choosing Independent Living in Alberta
Finding an appropriate Independent Living residence takes time and research, but you're already headed in the right direction with The Care Guide. Generally, Independent Living options, which include residences operated under the government’s Senior Citizens' Self-Contained Program, provide apartment-style accommodation for seniors who are able to live autonomously...
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