How to Care: At-Home Care/Home Support/Respite Care
How to Care: Provincial Home Care Programs
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 (http://www.gov.sk.ca/health/, click on "Health Districts")
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