My mothers health is deteriorating and she now requires more help than can be provided by family members and home care providers. What other care options are available to her?.
A.Continuing Care – If your mother’s care needs exceed what home care can provide, staff with the Department of Health’s Continuing Care Service can do an assessment and determine her eligibility for admission to a licensed long-term care facility, funded by the provincial government. To initiate this process, you can call the Continuing Care line at 1- 800- 225- 7225 (toll-free) or (902) 424- 4288 (outside Nova Scotia). Information is also available through the Department of Health’s Continuing Care website: www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccs and the Department’s Programs for Seniors’ directory. Financial assistance with the cost of care is available for eligible seniors.
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