Long-term care video tours help patients and families pick the best long-term care home

By: Mississauga Halton CCAC
 
ETOBICOKE, Ontario - May 9, 2013 - PRLog -- Mississauga, ON —Families can now view and assess regional long-term care residences from the comfort of home. The Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) launched a new website — http://mhccac-ltc.com —   featuring video tours of the region’s 27 long-term care homes.  The website also includes costs and wait-list information that will help patients and their families make informed decisions when selecting their top five choices.

“Choosing a long-term care home is often a painful and difficult decision and families and guardians want the best fit for their loved ones. The videos provide an apples-to-apples virtual tour of each home, focusing on accommodations, features, activities and faith and language preferences,” says Caroline Brereton, CEO, Mississauga Halton CCAC. And, many questions come up when selecting a long-term care home.  “Our long-term care website answers most of those questions to help patients and families make well-informed decisions,” Brereton explains.

By having these resources online and on-demand, it saves patients and families the time of visiting every location. Mississauga Halton CCAC experienced case managers provide invaluable assistance in helping patients and families through all aspects of the application process as they select their top five choices. And Mississauga Halton CCAC placement coordinators help make the move from home to a long-term care home as comfortable and supportive as possible.

Watch Jane Rimar explains the process of applying for long-term care.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgmBEl4T_WU



All long-term care homes are licensed and inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The standards are governed by provincial legislation, and each home is accountable for the quality of care, programs and services it provides.

For more information about long-term care visit http://mhccac-ltc.com.  

The Mississauga Halton CCAC coordinates in-home and community support services, information and referral, and long-term care placement. It is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and serves a population of more than one-million residents in the communities of South Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Haltom Hills and Milton.

The Mississauga Halton CCAC is funded through the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN).

-      30 -

Media Contact

Bobbi Greenberg

Manager, Media and Public Relations

Mississauga Halton CCAC

416-780-7909

1-877-336-9090 x 7909

roberta.greenberg@mh.ccac-ont.ca
End
Source:Mississauga Halton CCAC
Email:***@mh.ccac-ont.ca Email Verified
Tags:Long Term Care, Video Tours, Etobicoke, Halton, Peel
Industry:Health
Location:Etobicoke - Ontario - Canada
Subject:Features
Account Email Address Verified     Account Phone Number Verified     Disclaimer     Report Abuse
Misssissauga Halton Community Care Access Centre News
Trending
Most Viewed
Daily News



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share