Caring for BC's Aging Population: Improving Health Care for All: Summary

This study finds that access to home and community care services for seniors in BC has declined significantly over the past decade. Seniors who cannot get home and community care are more likely to end up in hospital, leading to hospital overcrowding and long wait times for all British Columbians. R...

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Published in:Policy File 2012
Main Author: Cohen, Marcy
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Health care policy
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Summary:This study finds that access to home and community care services for seniors in BC has declined significantly over the past decade. Seniors who cannot get home and community care are more likely to end up in hospital, leading to hospital overcrowding and long wait times for all British Columbians. Recommendations include improving access to home and community care and creating a more integrated system, which will improve seniors' health and independence and reduce pressure on hospitals, the most expensive part of the health care system.