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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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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Nursing Home Evaluation Check List
This form may be printed out so that you can make photocopies and use them for each nursing home facility you check out.
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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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