How to know when a parent may need home care
Small changes at home often say more than a single event. What to notice, and how to start the conversation.
Resources
Helpful resources for care decisions.
Practical guides for Ontario families weighing their options.
Care Guides
PSW, RPN or RN: who does your family need?
What each role does in Ontario, and how to match the right professional to the care needed.
Questions to ask before hiring a home-care provider
What to ask about caregivers, scheduling, communication and what happens when plans change.
What to expect from a professional home-care assessment
Who will be there, what we’ll talk about, and how the conversation shapes a care plan.
How to choose home care in Ontario
Four practical steps, from working out what’s needed to comparing private providers fairly.
Caregiver screening and safety
What good screening includes, what you can check yourself, and questions to ask a provider.
What electronic visit verification (EVV) means for families
How EVV records each home-care visit, why it matters, and what it doesn’t replace.
Family & Caregiver Resources
Preparing for a parent’s return home after hospital
A practical checklist for the first days home, from the house itself to the support around it.
Understanding respite care
What respite looks like, the signs a family caregiver needs a break, and how to make it work.
Insurance & Paying for Care
How home-care benefits and insurance may work
Extended health plans vary. The questions to ask your insurer, and the documents a claim usually needs.
Understanding home-care costs
What changes the cost of private home care, the questions to ask, and ways to help pay.
Using health benefits for home care?
Depending on your plan, eligible home-care services may be covered through extended health benefits.
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