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In the past, ‘those who required special
care due to health problems often had
to leave their homes to receive the
mecessary care. Services were |
scattered, difficult to locate and

too expensive for many people. |

As far. as care in the home is a“
‘concerned, there is often no cost |
‘involved at all. For example, there is
no charge for Home Care Services... _
where they are provided with referral .
from your doctor, and no charge for.

‘know of some-
‘one who could .

. benefit from — ‘Homemaker Services where family
: ly |
The purpose of t pada poset oa to the Program unit incomes fall below certain *
them available to everyone who needs: ‘Where should _ ‘guidelines—ranging from $296 for a-
them—in the comfort of their own she g single person. to. $745 for five persons.

homes, wherever possible — at an
_ affordable cost.

.We believe British Columbia residents.
should be able to receive the care they
need, without financial hardship, while
maintaining as much dignity and
independence as possible. |

-In:a-residential facility, the basic cost .
is $6.50 per day. No extra or hidden. |
charges can be made.. ‘However, a
‘Room Differential may be charged —
‘where the accommodation exceeds»
‘the standards set by the. Licensing
‘Board—for example, private or semi-
private rooms, These Room Differ-
entials may run to a maximum of $9.00
per day. The Long-Term Care:

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plete information
ind discuss your
particular needs at
the Long-Term
Gare Office in'the .
local health unit. It’s

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on home care?

‘Administrator at the your local health
Yes. While the Program doés provide as simple as that. unit can provide complete details’ *
for residential care wherever moo THE LONE TERIA CARE PROGHAR . regarding your particular circumstance. oo,
ome care, homemaker services an . ae
home maintenance and repair are A NE W WAY TO CARE ABOUT PEOPLE.

of prime importance. | | of “Ministry. of
British Columbia Health

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