Montreal home care offers a wide range of services to seniors who want to remain at home. These include in-home personal care, meals on wheels, respite and more.
But despite the growing demand for in-home care, there is a shortage of workers and resources to provide it. That has prompted governments to make major investments in the sector.
Personal Care
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Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a service that delivers home-delivered meals to seniors who are not able to prepare their own. These meals help maintain healthy diets and improve quality of life for recipients.
The program focuses on people who are unable to shop or prepare their own meals because of an illness, disability, or a lack of mobility. Meals are planned and approved by Registered Dietitians, with ingredients that have less added sugars and sodium.
Volunteers deliver the meals, and often socialize with the recipient in a home visit. This helps to reduce loneliness, which can occur when a senior does not have someone to talk to on a regular basis.
Many people rely on Meals on Wheels to maintain a nutritious diet, and a meal delivered by a trusted volunteer can provide an important reason for getting out of bed each morning. For those who can travel to group meal sites, the opportunity to socialize with other seniors in a comfortable environment can also be beneficial.
Respite
As a family caregiver, you may want a break from the daily care of your loved one to recharge your own batteries. Our respite services can help you meet that need, while also giving your loved one the care they need.
In-home respite (provided by a trained home care worker) is available for a few hours, a day, or overnight. Facility-based respite is also provided for a short term (weekend or extended stay) by a residential care facility or in hospital.
Respite is considered to be a core home care service that should be fully paid by public health plans. However, gaps in availability remain.
Demand for in-home respite is high. Disparities in access to respite are present depending on age, income, geography or health status of the client. In addition, there is a need to increase the number of home care workers available to provide in-home respite. This is particularly true for rural and remote areas.
Home Care Assessment
Home care assessments are a great way to get an idea of how you will be treated and the quality of care you can expect. The assessment will help you decide if in-home care is right for your loved one.
The process is usually done after a no-cost consultation. During this visit, you and your loved one will meet with a home care coordinator to discuss your needs.
Once the care plan is set, a caregiver will begin providing in-home care services. The caregiver will perform a range of personal care tasks and assist your loved one with their daily activities.
The caregiver will also offer a variety of health and safety resources to help you or your loved one stay safe at home. They will provide a fall risk assessment, training in the proper use of medication and equipment, and advice on how to maintain a safe living environment.