October 12, 2021 — Zoomer Radio

Most Canadians concerned with safety of long-term care, CARP members hopeful Minister Phillips will bring positive change

It appears a clear majority of Canadians, 67 percent, feel the nation’s long-term care homes do not currently provide safe, reliable care. That number tops 75 per cent for people who identified as family members, friends or unpaid caregivers to residents in long-term care.

The survey was conducted by the National Institute on Ageing to help shape new national standards for long-term care services expected to be made public early in 2022.