Family caregivers facing the physical, mental and emotional challenges of caring for a loved one may now get more well-deserved time away from their responsibilities through increased respite care or short-term care. The amount of respite care available in a long-term care facility has been increased from 28 days to 60 days per year. "Family caregiving is rewarding, but it is also very challenging and can put a lot of physical, mental and emotional strain on the individual and on the family," said Health Minister Chris d'Entremont. read more ...
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