Veterans' long-term care needs : Review of assisted living options for veterans

The review of assisted living options for Veterans is the third in a series of three papers produced by the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO) that examines the provision of health benefits by VAC to our Veterans, family members, survivors and caregivers. [...] The client usually pays for the room and board aspect of assisted living while the provincial government, in partnership with regional health authorities, takes care of the health care services that are part of the client’s approved health care plan, prepared by the client’s health care case manager. [...] Because of the high level of medical care and the requirement for professional medical personnel, long-term care is generally the most expensive of the care options available. [...] While the care coordinators will provide an opinion as to the suitability of the residence, it is generally up to the client to determine whether the facility they choose is the right one for them. [...] At the point where care in the home is no longer possible, the VIP will assist in providing care in long-term care facilities in the community of the Veteran.”12 The program objectives of the VIP are to:.