The stories about the horrendous conditions in Ontario’s #LongTermCare homes right now are shocking in magnitude, but unfortunately not unfamiliar to anyone who has been advocating for better long-term care in our province. (1/4)
In 2011, the #SaskParty eliminated minimum care standards in long-term care, including staffing ratios. This means that there are no rules about how many times a resident needs to be seen in a day. (2/4)
This means reduced levels of care and has left overworked, underpaid care workers struggling to deliver care to residents.
So many of us have stories of a loved one struggling to navigate the long-term care system. (3/4)
So many of us have stories of a loved one struggling to navigate the long-term care system. (3/4)
Seniors deserve so much better. It’s time to invest in quality, public, not-for-profit care homes with adequate staffing, higher standards, and compassionate care.
Do you have a story about long-term care in Saskatchewan? Please share it in the comments below. (4/4) #skpoli
Do you have a story about long-term care in Saskatchewan? Please share it in the comments below. (4/4) #skpoli
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