Ontario spends $89M to make long-term care program for seniors permanent | CBC News
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The Ontario government is investing $89 million to make the community paramedicine for long-term care (CPLTC) program permanent. Launched in 2020, CPLTC provides 24/7 support to seniors needing non-emergency medical assistance, helping avoid hospital visits. The program aims to ease hospital wait times and prevent deterioration of health. Over 81,000 people have benefited since its inception. Additional funding will enable expansion into First Nations communities, ensuring seniors receive essential care at home, regardless of their location or status on the long-term care waitlist.
The Ontario provincial government is spending $89 million to make the community paramedicine for long-term care (CPLTC) program permanent, ensuring 24/7 aid for seniors.
Community paramedics provide non-emergency medical support, keeping seniors out of hospitals and preventing the escalation of medical conditions.
The CPLTC program has served over 81,000 people since its launch in 2020, assisting those eligible for long-term care.
Additional funds will expand the program to First Nations communities, allowing seniors in remote areas to receive in-home care.
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