There are many different kinds of services that are government funded that help seniors maintain their health and independence. In Ontario Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are responsible for determining whether an individual’s needs can be met at home. CCAC staff will undertake an assessment, provide advice as to whether needs can be met at home and ascertain eligibility for government funded services based on those needs, regardless of financial circumstances. If eligible, a Case Manager will arrange for and authorize payment for the most appropriate services.

Ontario Home Care Association members provide the home care services for the CCACs and for those who wish to purchase additional care in order to maximize the quality of life at home.

Sixty (60) percent of respondents to OHCA's recent poll said that they were not aware or not sure of the risks of directly hiring individuals to provide home care privately as opposed to working through a OHCA member providing quality home care services.

Use this tool to find a quality OHCA home care provider in your area.

Who needs service?	mother father brother sister daughter son uncle aunt grandmother grandfather nephew niece Other
What service is required? Not sure? Go to "Description of Services" above, or Click here for quick details	Homemaking Home Support Personal Care Nursing Therapy Clinical Support
What is the situation?	being recently discharged from hospital wanting to prevent admission to a long-term care facility experiencing loneliness having difficulty coping at home experiencing increasing forgetfulness needing help to manage complex medical needs
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