This week in elder care news - April 26, 2024

Stressful wait times for long-term care, the provinces plan to fix it, and a new mobile dental care program. It's April 26, 2024, this is the week in elder care news.

Long wait times for long-term care making it difficult on families and seniors

Stories of excessive wait times for long-term care that can jeopardize the health of seniors, and put significant stress on families continue to be reported. Monica Sarabura shared the story of her 93 year-old mother, Theresa, waiting for long-term care. It's not just long wait times, but conflicting information about applying for care, and care options that have been frustrating for Monica and her family. So often the responsibility falls on family caregivers to be the primary source of care while waiting for a bed in long-term care for weeks, months or even years.

Find the full story on The Hamilton Spectator.

Ministry of long-term care fast-tracks construction of new homes

The Ministry of long-term care is trying to open up more beds to ease long wait times, and free up space in our hospitals. Stan Cho, the Minister of Long-Term Care, announced an additional $155-million in funding to fast track the construction of long-term care homes. Eligible projects will receive an additional construction subsidy of up to $35 per bed, per day for 25 years.

Learn more at insauga.com.

Toronto Public Health offers mobile dental care to 2,600 residents

Toronto Public Health delivers smiles with free mobile dental care to long-term care residents. Mayor Olivia Chow announced the mobile dental care program for the 2,600 residents of the 10 long-term care homes operated by the City of Toronto. We love seeing innovative solutions that help provide care to our seniors.

Read more HERE.