Long Term Care Program (LTC)
The Long Term Care Program (LTC) provides programs and services
to assist frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults, and
those individuals of all ages with care needs in their homes,
directly or indirectly, to live in their communities with
a higher degree of independence. The goals of the Long Term
Care community support services are to promote and maintain
health, well-being, safety, and independence. The Long Term
Care program helps individuals to remain in their homes for
as long as possible and shares the responsibility of care
provided by informal caregivers such as family members.
Funding for the Métis Nation of Ontario
Long Term Care program is provided by the Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care.
Community Support Services offered
are:
- Transportation
- Visiting – Social & Safety
(Face-to-Face or Telephone)
- Visiting – Hospice Service
- Caregiver Support
- Service Arrangement/Coordination
- Case Management
Who Is Eligible for the Program?
Any local, self-identified Métis
resident and their family that require long term care services
can access the program. The Ministry of Health also has criteria
for eligibility.
If for some reason the applicant cannot
access available programming, every effort will be made to
assist them in finding alternate services.How To Apply for
Services
The Long Term Care Coordinator can be contacted through your
local Métis council office. They will take you through
the intake and assessment process.
Clients are identified through referrals
from family members, caregivers, health care professionals
(such as your doctor), friends, hospitals, agencies, community
organizations or through contact with the client personally.
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