Long-Term Care in Canada
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According to the text, what is the average age at admission for nursing home residents?

  • 75
  • 70
  • 80 (correct)
  • 85
  • What percentage of nursing home residents are women, according to the text?

  • 70% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 90%
  • What percentage of Canadians have access to integrated palliative care, according to the text?

  • 25%
  • 5%
  • 15% (correct)
  • 35%
  • Which of the following is a risk factor that can increase the need for paid care assistance?

    <p>Having difficulty walking or transferring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of the care continuum?

    <p>Home and Community Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated range for the hourly cost of home care?

    <p>$75 to $100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the goal of long term care?

    <p>To maintain quality of life until the end of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is at a higher risk of needing long term care?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where can long term care be provided?

    <p>In the home or community, retirement homes, and nursing homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many Canadians are currently on waiting lists for long term care or nursing homes?

    <p>Over half a million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for the confusion about the availability of long term care services in every province?

    <p>The provinces use their health care money differently to fund their care services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people receiving long term care are under the age of 65?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the reason for the increased opportunity for field agents in Canada to sell long term care insurance?

    <p>The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Canada's long term health care system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main concerns of Canadians regarding their long term health care needs?

    <p>The financial burden of long term care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personal experience led the speaker to be passionate about long term care insurance?

    <p>The speaker's father's death in a long term care home</p> Signup and view all the answers

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