Montreal home care providers deliver a range of services, from companionship to medical care. These services are delivered either by in-home caregivers, such as those with the Home Instead brand, or by professional home health aides and nurses.
Some people choose to have home health aides come in for a few hours a day, while others need full-time help. You can get help with everything from medication reminders to bathing and dressing your loved one.
Many families have to find ways to pay for the services they need, and a growing number of government tax credits are available. These are designed to help seniors adapt their homes or pay for short-term stays in rehabilitation centers before returning home.
The majority of these tax credits are used by individuals who purchase equipment to modify their homes, but there are also tax credit programs that support family caregivers.
For example, the “Family Caregivers Amount” tax credit is designed to reward those who provide care for a spouse or partner who is severely and permanently disabled.
Several other tax credits are available for different reasons. These include the “Independent Living” and “Severe and Prolonged Impairment in Mental or Physical Health Functions” tax credits.
These tax credits are generally intended for seniors who have difficulty managing in their own homes due to illness or disability. They also offer support for equipment to adapt the home and a reduction in the cost of long-term health care insurance premiums.
It’s a good idea to consult your local health agency for more information on how to access these government programs, but it’s also important to understand that not all services are covered. Often, a health agency will send a case manager to assess the situation and determine how much care your loved one needs.
You can contact the agency directly or get a referral from your doctor to see if the services you need are covered. Once you know which government benefits are available to you, you can start shopping for a home health care service provider.
A reputable company can give you peace of mind and confidence in knowing that your loved one is well cared for. A Home Instead representative can answer your questions and arrange an in-home consultation so you can discuss your options and the associated costs with a trusted member of their team.
The company will then match you with a personal caregiver who will provide the services you need at your schedule and within your budget. The Home Instead team can also offer additional resources, such as a free care assessment and tips on how to save money on in-home care.
While the public health care system in Quebec has been largely built around medical and hospital care, population aging has led to the need for new ways of providing care for older citizens. This requires a shift from the institutional nursing home model to home care. This will require a more diversified funding approach and a commitment to improving the home care network in Quebec.