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By Canadian Press

Province looks to improve quality of continuing care

May 31, 2021 | 6:05 PM

EDMONTON – A review of Alberta’s continuing-care system says demand for it will grow by two-thirds by the end of the decade.

The report, released by Health Minister Tyler Shandro, makes 42 recommendations to deal with the expected surge, including expanding care for people in their homes.

The report says 61 per cent of care is currently provided in homes while the rest is provided by facility-based aid, such as long-term care facilities.

It recommends more emphasis on at-home care to about 70 per cent, saving an estimated $452 million in annual operating costs and about $1.7 billion in cumulative capital costs.

The report stems from a review chaired by United Conservative backbencher Richard Gotfried, which talked to stakeholders, staff, care-home operators and members of the public.

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Shandro says the government will be working over the summer to implement the recommendations.

(The Canadian Press)