Continuum of Care: A Journey from Home to Long Term Care - Infographic
WHY WE DID IT
- DEMOGRAPHICS: Aging Canadian population, War Service Veterans declining, aging CAF population
- 1,983 COMPLAINTS to OVO re VIP and LTC since 2007
- STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS about complexity and unmet needs
- VAC is reviewing health care regulations
WHY NOW?
THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR CHANGE
There are an estimated 670,100 Veterans in Canada. Some key details of that population:
- There are an estimated 69,700 War Service Veterans and 600,400 CAF Veterans
- The average age of War Service Veterans is 91
- The average age of CAF Veterans is 57
- The CAF releases approximately 8700 Regular and Reserve Force members per year
- More than one-third (37%) of the total CAF Veteran population in Canada is 65 or older
- The proportion of CAF Veterans aged 80 or older is expected to triple over the next decade, from 5% in 2015-16 to 15% in 2025-26
WHAT DID WE FIND?
Inadequate support between “At-Home” Care and Long Term Care
Programs are too complex and based on type of military service rather than need
- 32 separate policies
- 28 distinct eligibility groups
LOOKING AHEAD
- A SINGLE “CONTINUUM OF CARE” PROGRAM that is simple, adaptive and meets needs
- A COHESIVE STRATEGY that considers the Canadian Health Care System
7 RECOMMENDATIONS TO:
- ADJUST existing benefits to ensure adequate support for family members and caregivers
- INCREASE support for assisted living options
- REDUCE the complexity of eligibility criteria
- CREATE a single “Continuum of Care Program” that fits within the context of the Canadian Health Care System