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About this episode

In Canada, the administration of home care, and the extent of service provided, varies across the country, because it is provided by each province. However, home care services are generally provided on the basis of the assessed needs to allow an elder person living at home, beyond what the family can provide. Eligibilty is based on need, not on income.Those who can afford to consider paying for private home care, can enjoy the benefit of more control over who provides the services to them, and what services they get. Companies that provide private home care generally offer a range of services, including "companions", who do not have specialized training, but can provide company and assistance in running erands, and "health care aides", who are trained to provide personal care assistance.Sandra Loewen of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says that the best way to approach private care services is to prepare a list of the services that the parent needs, and then participate in assessment processes with one or two agencies to see if the service and the people they offer would fit well the parent's needs.

• Release Date

  Feb 24, 2008

• Runtime

  04:12