April 23, 2012 |
Reports concludes the Samaritan Place pilot project will cost taxpayers $10 million to $20 million more than if it had been built using traditional public sector financing.
long-term care
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Despite Alberta Premier Alison Redford's rhetoric, not much has changed on seniors' care
| December 22, 2011
December 14, 2010 |
The B.C. government’s fee increases for people living in long-term care facilities, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, have hurt residents and family members and it will only get worse.
December 2, 2010 |
There is no minimum staffing level in Ontario's long term care facilities. Since 1995, the number of "heavy care" residents has grown by 50 per cent. Write the Minister through form in article.
April 20, 2009 |
It is estimated that five million Canadians provide care for loved ones with long-term health problems. In addition, many work full-time and have other family responsibilities.