agentchuck t1_ixjgfpl wrote
I live in Ontario and a lot of our long term care homes are very underfunded. I'm happy they're putting more resources into it, but it's so strange as a pilot project. Of course giving more resources, more staff, etc. is going to result in a better experience...?
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande is a very interesting read. One strange thing about care homes is how they take care of the elderly, but they are actually catering to their children. They're advertised to the children, they have to deal with lawsuits from the children, etc. There have been some LTC homes that have tried to make a more patient centered care. But if they aren't protecting/extending life as much as possible then they run the risk of being sued. This can be run contrary to the patients in their care who are still human and still want freedom and to enjoy some wine or an unhealthy meal.
thousandtrees OP t1_ixjn2wd wrote
Right? Like in other news the sky is blue. But I do appreciate the change in focus to more patient centered care. A lot of people fear moving into LTC because they don't want to lose their autonomy which is a very real threat under the traditional model. Even people who need extensive care still have the right to a say in how that care is given.
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