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Children of all ages can eventually become the caregivers of their aging parents. And now that people live well into their 80s and 90s, it 's not uncommon that caregivers are themselves seniors well into retirement. Whatever your age and situation, planning for caregiving makes a lot of sense. This issue of Expression guides the reader (aging parent or potential caregiver) through the necessary steps to ensure the respect of the parents' wishes and the peace of mind of both the parents and caregivers concerning care and other arrangements.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Compassionate care benefits are paid to persons who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Home and continuing care encompass a wide range of health services delivered at home and throughout the community to recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill persons in need of medical, nursing, social or therapeutic treatment and/or assistance with the essential activities of daily living.
Source: Health Canada
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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