It's All About Quality of Care

Like most Canadians, veterans and their families place a lot of importance on being able to access quality health care that meets their needs. Many years ago, when military personnel were returning from war, this care often meant some form of rehabilitation. Now, many of these veterans are approaching 80 years of age and they need to know who will take care of them and where they will live when they no longer feel capable of managing on their own. Here, at Veterans Affairs Canada, we've put in place a Residential Care Strategy to assist veterans who need long-term care. Many of the initiatives in this Strategy address pressing issues identified by the Department in consultation with veterans' organizations and our health care partners. We recognize there is much yet to do. But we thought you'd like to learn about some of the things we're doing to ensure you receive the best care possible.