Man. seniors' strategy includes increased funding to homecare program

The province announced additional funding to expand its program to 80 clients and to assist approximately 1,200 clients currently registered in the program with rising costs and to recruit and retain workers. With the program, seniors are able arrange their own home care services, which the government pays for at a fixed rate. That includes hiring an agency or directly employing their own staff. The seven focus areas listed in the strategy are safe, inclusive, accessible communities; navigation; high-quality services; financial security; reducing ageism and ableism; Indigenous engagement and co-design; and collaboration and accountability. Self- and family-managed care programs will be administered by regional health authorities.
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