James's Story – When Hospitals Become Home Support
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- Jul 2
- 1 min read
James wasn't asking for much.
His wife was living with dementia.
He simply needed help with feeding, bathing, and transfers so he could safely care for her at home.
But the amount of home support they needed wasn't affordable because of co-payments.
Without adequate support, crises became common.
When things became too difficult to manage, his wife ended up in hospital—again and again.
The hospital became the substitute for the home support they couldn't afford.
Hospitals are designed for acute medical care, not to fill gaps in community services.
When home support isn't accessible, everyone pays the price:
Families experience burnout.
Seniors lose quality of life.
Hospitals become overcrowded.
Investing in affordable home support keeps people where they want to be—at home.
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