We're looking forward to more sustained focus on elder long term care coming from
The Alberta Government’s has committed to releasing “small homes” funding in 2023.
JLF is ready to create change. Our goal is to raise approximately $300 thousand to match government funding.
FACTS: 79% of COVID deaths in Canada were in seniors’ long term care. 400,000 or more people currently live in long-term care across Canada 238,000 seniors in Canada live in poverty
Who is watching out for our seniors? Do we want our seniors to continue to be victims? Is “managing risk” the standard to set? Is that really okay for our mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, friends and neighbours? We need to change our mindset and shift from housing masses, to caring for the PERSON.
Keeping it Simple.
1. ELDERHOUSE: Creating a dignified, safe home to LIVE LIFE FULLY.
2. EAST VILLAGE: Finding a way to increase housing to meet demands.
“We know that close to half of the deaths that we’re tracking are linked to long-term care facilities,” “These deaths will continue to increase, even as the epidemic growth rate slows down.”
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical health officer.
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