Three local long term care projects across Perth-Wellington are getting a boost in funding for specialized care.
MPP Matthew Rae announced over $80,000 in funding will be given to support seniors with complex medical needs such as dementia to receive specialized care in their long term care home instead of at a hospital.
These investments will ensure our rural long–term care homes can continue to provide the highest
quality of care for their residents locally” said Rae.
“It will help keep our seniors out of the hospital and help them live a better life.”
The funding is part of a $20 million investment for 189 projects this year through a new Local Priorities Fund by Ontario Health.
The breakdown of funding includes;
$8,700 to Spruce Lodge for the purchase of diagnostic equipment to prevent avoidable
emergency department visits and hospitalizations;
• $52,417 to Kingsway Lodge for the purchase of bariatric equipment and specialized training for
staff on dementia, palliative, and wound care to support the admission of residents with
bariatric and other complex care needs and to prevent avoidable emergency department visits
and hospitalizations; and
• $19,207 to Kingsway Lodge for the purchase of diagnostic equipment to prevent avoidable
emergency department visits and hospitalizations.