Long-Term Care

Advocates for Long-Term Care Reform in Ontario The right of a substitute decision maker to consent or not consent to the transfer of a patient to the long term care home is removed. The Health Care Consent Act 1996 provides: “47 (1) Despite any law to the contrary, if a person is found by an […]

Concerned Friends: A Voice For Quality in Long-Term Care The reality is that only the critical and high priority cases get into long-term care. Which leaves so many more seniors who need help without the care they need. As our population ages, this critical need will continue to grow. We need your help to advocate

In a recent edition of our newsletter and on our website, we had an article about family councils and their role in Long-Term Care residences. We discussed how Family Councils Ontario plays a role in helping those with family and friends in long-term care understand the system and advocate on behalf of their loved ones.

Caring Support (Blog and YouTube video links) https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/family-caregivers-and-the-important-role-they-play-in-ltc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfx5_YTFz2s

Bold, transformative action that is needed, Douglas Cartan, Judith Sandys and Peter Clutterbuck write Please click HERE to read this article that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on May 10th