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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Home care/home support services available
professional/treatment services
- nursing
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- social work
- nutritional services
- respiratory therapy
- support services
- personal care
- homemaking
- self-managed care
- funds to clients to purchase support services to meet assessed needs
- palliative care
- respite services to provide relief for family caregivers
Administrative services
- Single-entry assessment and placement for all long-term care services
— both in the community and in facilities case co-ordination
Basic eligibility criteria
- Available to Albertans, regardless of disability or age; depending
on need, caregiver support and required treatment no waiting
period for new residents of Alberta
Typical clients
- people who need community-based short-term treatment
- people who need long-term services for ongoing needs
- people who need palliative care
- people who need support services
- people who need treatment services
- family caregivers who need respite
For
detailed information on the program, services, eligibility
requirements and fees, contact the nearest
Regional Health Authority (RHA) — 17 in Alberta.
Community resources
A Roadmap to Health Care Delivery
Calgary Regional Health Authority
Consumer Info Line: (403) 531-8080
Calgary Seniors Directory of Services
Kerby Centre, 1133 — 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta
T2P 1B2
Tel: (403) 265-0661
Fax (403) 264-7047
Programs for Seniors
Alberta Seniors Information Line
Toll free: (800) 642-3853. In Edmonton area, (403) 427-7876
Saskatchewan
Home care/home support services available
provided by each district health board
- nursing
- homemaking, including respite for the primary caregiver
- meals
- home maintenance
Home care/home support services available provided provided by the district health board in some
districts
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- respiratory therapy
- laboratory services
Also available
- adult day services
- palliative care
Provided
by volunteer services established by the district health boards
- meal delivery
- friendly visiting
- security calls
- transportation
- home maintenance
Accessed through community-based services
- nutrition counselling
- mental health nursing
- addiction services workers
- child and youth workers
Administrative services
- needs assessment
- eligibility determination
- care co-ordination
Basic eligibility criteria
- a valid Saskatchewan Health Services Card
- permanent residence in Saskatchewan
- residence in Manitoba or Alberta, in border areas where contractual arrangements have been approved
Typical clients
- people who need acute, palliative or supportive care to remain independent at home
For detailed information on the program, services, eligibility requirements and fees, contact
- Department of Health — Community care Branch (306) 787-7266
- The nearest District Health Board (DHB) District Health Offices (click on "Health Districts")
Manitoba
Home care/home support services available
Basic services / core programs available to residents of all regions
- nursing services
- therapy assessment
- health teaching
- personal care
- meal preparation
- respite/family relief
- access to adult day care
- cleaning and laundry
- assessment for, and facilitation of placement in Personal Care Homes (paneling)
- medical equipment and supplies required to support the care plan
Specialty programs
- self-managed care program/family-managed care program
- home oxygen therapy
- community intravenous therapy program
- clustered care (FOKUS/Luther Home/Cluster Housing/H.I.D.I.)
- terminal care/palliative care
- supportive housing/alternative housing options
Administrative services
- needs assessment
- eligibility determination
- care planning
- case management
- service co-ordination
Basic eligibility criteria
- any resident of Manitoba may request an assessment for eligibility
for home care services
Typical clients
- elderly people with chronic disease, disabilities and cognitive impairment
- younger disabled people
- children with medically-complex conditions that are technology-dependent
- people who need palliative/terminal care
- people who need short-term acute care, such as post-surgical care and wound management
For detailed information on the program, services, eligibility
requirements and fees contact
Community resources
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