#BecauseYouCare: Ottawa must address deficiencies in seniorsā care, quality of life
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By Daniel Fontaine We should live in a society where many seniors live with dignity and comfort in their own homes. But when seniors move into long-term care, it should also be known as their home, not referred to as a āfacility.ā Last year, for the first time in Canadian history, the population aged 65 […]
CALTC delegation in Ottawa to champion for new seniorsā care investments
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“Canada is at a critical juncture when it comes to long-term care” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (February 5, 2019) ā The board of directors for the Canadian Association for Long-Term Care (CALTC, pronounced āCAL tekā) led by chair Daniel Fontaine have arrived in Canadaās capital this week for a series of meetings with Members […]
Why MPs should drop by seniorsā ācare homeā
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By CALTC Chair, Daniel Fontaine Why should the Federal Government take an active role in supporting seniorsā care? Because you care. We should live in a society where seniors live with dignity and comfort in their own home. When a senior moves into long-term care ā it should be known as their home, not referred […]
#BecauseYouCare: MP Ken Hardie first to commit to visiting a care home during campaign
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The Canadian Association for Long-Term Care (CALTC), as part of its recently launchedĀ #BECAUSEYOUCARE campaign, is calling upon Members of Parliament across the county to visit a long-term care home in their riding during the week of February 10 to 16, 2019. The first-of-its-kind national initiative aims to raise awareness about the work that is being […]
#BECAUSEYOUCARE: National campaign urges MPs/MLAs to visit long-term care homes from Feb 10-16
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The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) is urging Members of Parliament across the country to show their commitment to Canadaās seniors by participating in the #BECAUSEYOUCARE campaign. This first-of-a-kind national initiative aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges the long-term care sector continues to face. CALTC will be calling upon on all […]