Nova Scotia investing millions into home care
Posted Nov 19, 2012 05:20:10 PM.
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Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson has announced the province is giving district health authorities more than 4.1 million dollars over two years to develop programs that will help discharge more patients from hospital to home, instead of to a nursing home.
“This will help more seniors make the move out of hospital and back to their homes, where they will receive the right care in a comfortable, family environment,” says Wilson.
Wilson has also announced 2-million dollars in funding for home-care clients who have trouble with daily tasks.
“Things like driving, picking up groceries, housework, cooking, yard work and more,” he explains.
The department of health and wellness is also adjusting fees to reflect cost of living increases as of Dec.1.
Many home care clients will pay less for home care, oxygen and self-managed care due to these changes.
