COVID-19 has shown us we can no longer afford to ignore the problems with long-term and home care.
Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on Dec. 5, 2024.
Improving the health and well-being of Canadians is fundamental to Federal Retirees’ mission. For years, we have been calling on governments to implement policies and dedicate funding to improve our health care system, especially when it comes to long-term and home care – the health services that are crucial in helping older Canadians remain active and engaged, and live with dignity.
Strong home care and long-term care systems are the foundation of our advocacy work calling for the implementation of a national seniors strategy, which would allow for a comprehensive and coordinated national approach, with dedicated funding and accountable goals, to ensure we meet the evolving needs of older Canadians.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, we can no longer afford to ignore the issues that have long existed in long-term and home care. Federal Retirees recognizes this and has a vision for reform in these areas of care.
But this is just a start. The next step is getting governments to commit to truly transforming older adult care. And for that, we need your help.
Over the coming months, Federal Retirees will advocate for governments at all levels to work together to reform older adult care and implement national standards for long-term and home care.