While we often discuss the home and community care sector and the staff that deliver the care, we rarely discuss the role of family caregivers and volunteers. For every paid person who provides home and community care, there are ten … Continue reading →

Our universal health care system (which is really an illness system) is grounded in the Canada Health Act (CHA). This Act ensures that all Canadians have universally free at point of care access to hospital and doctors’ care for medically … Continue reading →

In May, The Conference Board of Canada released a report commissioned by VON called Home and Community Care in Canada: An Economic Footprint.  Since the demand for home and community care  (H&CC) is expected to grow dramatically in future years, … Continue reading →

Recently I  read a research paper that talked about better outcomes through working in health care teams.   I am fascinated how far too often research validates obvious common sense. Don’t misunderstand me – I am a very strong supporter of … Continue reading →

I am so exhausted from the constant talk about how much nurses are liked and respected, how they are the top most trusted profession, blah, blah, blah. I would much rather be revered and listened to. Nurses are CARING, Nurses … Continue reading →