The advocate says family members are also less likely to feel home support for loved ones is meeting their needs compared to five years ago.
Isobel Mackenzie’s “We Must Do Better” report says the number of people who rate their home support as excellent has declined by 30 per cent in the past five years.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Mackenzie says family members are also less likely to feel home support for loved ones is meeting their needs compared to five years ago. Home support ranges from bathing and daily personal care, to more complex tasks that include catheter care, oxygen therapy and management of medications. The survey is the advocate office’s second review of home support and heard from more than 6,000 seniors who receive the services.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today:
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