HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Canada Health Act, Long-Term Care, Respite Care
19 Apr 2017
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Services paid for by the public system or privately, professional care providers (formal health care system) Voluntary organizations, churches, non profit and neighbourhood organizations. Provided to older people who require assistance. Arrangement of social and medical services designed to help people live independently in the community. Forms the most rapidly expanding sector of canada"s healthcare system. Mostly used by those 85+, living alone, chronic conditions, cognitive impairment, or assistance with daily activities. Community care programs: include programs in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors services, and community based services such as geriatric day hospitals, adult day care and homecare. Meals on wheels, friendly visiting and transportation are some of the non-medical programs. Geriatric day hospital: offers full range of hospital services to older people who live in the community and assesses individuals needs before setting up a health care plan. Adult day care: provides non-institutional support for people who are otherwise unable to remain in the community.
