National Nurses Week 2024

Home Care Ontario uses monthly polls to gather information from the public as a means of informing advocacy and initiatives.

 

 

Financing

•57% of respondents believe that privately retained home care should be HST exempt (Winter 2015/16).

•25% of respondents believe that assets (means) testing is a good way to determine who should receive publicly funded home care (Nov 2014)

•100% of respondents are purchasing care to supplement CCAC funded service in order to keep a senior at home. (Dec 2014)

 

Access

•64% of respondents "know how to access home care" (Jun 2015).  In 2009 48% said they would know how to access home care.

 

Models of Service

•88% of respondents believe a new model of home care is required in Ontario (Oct 2014)

•88% of respondents would be willing to talk to a home care worker via Skype or similar service. (March 2015)

•74% of respondents would choose to self-direct their own care if given the opportunity (Summer 2015)

 

Care Issues

•79% of respondents believe that early testing for dementia be publicly funded. 14% do not support use of public funds of this and 7% are not sure. (Jan 2015)

•71% of respondents are actively taking measures to guard against dementia.  29% do not know what to do. (Feb 2015)

•70% of respondents do NOT have a documented end-of-life plan. (Apr/May 2015)

                                       

 

How NHI Can Help

While older Ontarians are living longer and with less chronic illness or disability than generations before them, the vast majority of older adults have at least one chronic disease or condition. Indeed as we age, our chances of living with chronic illness or disability will increase. While 77% of older Ontarians recently reported being in good health, we know that there exists a minority who particularly struggle with multiple complex and often inter-related health and social care issues.

If your loved one needs care and is recuperating from an injury, illness or surgery, has a debilitating condition or simply needs assistance in living an independent life, talk to one of our healthcare consultants at 416-754-0700. You can visit our website at www.nhihealthcare.com for more information.

 

                           

Caregiver Plus Program

NHI has an in-depth understanding of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s commitment to better address complex and inter-related health and social care issues that threaten one’s ability to age in place and die with dignity. One of our solutions, is our Caregiver Plus Program. NHI will supply personalized and cost effective care, allowing you and your loved one, freedom of independence, comforts of home, quality of life, safe home environment and peace of mind. For more information email our Healthcare Coordinators at staffing@nhihealthcare.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit HOMECARE ONTARIO ONLINE AT: www.homecareontario.ca