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McGuinty government provides support for long term care residents
April, 2011
The recently announced provincial budget provides ongoing support for long-term health care residents. The provincial government took into consideration the issues raised by the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS), who gained $40 million within the budget, for new staff and investments, recognizing the increasing needs for long-term care residents.
Debbie Humphreys, acting CEO of OANHSS says, “This is really a good news budget for long term care home residents. We are very aware of the unprecedented fiscal challenges this government continues to face. This level of investment in the current environment clearly demonstrates the McGuinty government’s commitment to improving the lives of Ontario’s seniors.”
Continuing with the commitment of adding 2500 Personal Support Workers (PSW) from the 2008-09 budget, the increase in funding will provide an increase of 1100 PSWs.
Personal Support Workers are a vital aspect in long term care homes, providing personalized and individualized support which is necessary for some residents. Aid with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing drastically improve a residents’ quality of life.
“We are very pleased to see funding in the budget for PSW positions. Residents will see a direct benefit from this investment through enhanced levels of care and services,” added Humphreys.
OANHSS is the provincial association that represents not-for-profit providers of long term care, housing and services for seniors. Members range from municipal and charitable long term care homes, seniors’ housing projects, non-profit nursing homes and community service agencies. Organizations operate over 27,000 long term care beds and around 5,000 housing units for seniors across the province.
“Residents are older, frailer and more chronically ill than ever before and with the growing challenge of alternate level of care, homes are taking on the heaviest care patients that are coming out of hospitals. This funding allows homes to better care for residents,” notes Humphries.
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