1,000 Manitoba seniors await long-term care beds, with 897 on a waitlist for personal care homes; 10,000 beds inadequate for growing demand.

1,000 Manitoba seniors await long-term care beds, with 897 on a waitlist for personal care homes. As the province's population ages, 10,000 beds are inadequate for the growing demand. The traditional family structure has changed, making it difficult to care for both the young and elderly. Advocates push for a shift in perspective, transforming long-term care homes from institutions to homes, to address the evolving needs of the aging population.

April 06, 2024
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