What is Long Term Care Insurance?
This column has been created to provide you with information about the various insurance and planning options available to you in the event you or a loved one becomes seriously ill and may or may not need professional care. People have different interpretations of the term ‘long term care’ and generally speaking, for insurance purposes, this means an individual requires constant and ongoing professional care. It is important that you understand the benefits of the coverage you have so that it meets your expectations.
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Alzheimer Disease: First Steps for Families
When someone has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease, the news may be upsetting for both the individual and those who care about her. Most likely you have been worried about the changes you have been seeing in the person and you may also be anxious about the future.
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Alzheimer Care in British Columbia
Alzheimer care providers offer specialized care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based.
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Housing and Care Options in Alberta
A comprehensive list, complete with full provider type descriptions, of the various levels of care available to residents in the province of Alberta. Also includes links to The Care Guide's tips on choosing the right type of care to suite your or your loved one's care needs.
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