15 Questions
According to the text, what is the average age at admission for nursing home residents?
80
What percentage of nursing home residents are women, according to the text?
70%
What percentage of Canadians have access to integrated palliative care, according to the text?
15%
Which of the following is a risk factor that can increase the need for paid care assistance?
Having difficulty walking or transferring
What is the first stage of the care continuum?
Home and Community Care
What is the estimated range for the hourly cost of home care?
$75 to $100
According to the text, what is the goal of long term care?
To maintain quality of life until the end of life
According to the text, who is at a higher risk of needing long term care?
Women
According to the text, where can long term care be provided?
In the home or community, retirement homes, and nursing homes
According to the text, how many Canadians are currently on waiting lists for long term care or nursing homes?
Over half a million
What is one of the reasons for the confusion about the availability of long term care services in every province?
The provinces use their health care money differently to fund their care services.
What percentage of people receiving long term care are under the age of 65?
40%
Which of the following best describes the reason for the increased opportunity for field agents in Canada to sell long term care insurance?
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Canada's long term health care system
What is one of the main concerns of Canadians regarding their long term health care needs?
The financial burden of long term care
What personal experience led the speaker to be passionate about long term care insurance?
The speaker's father's death in a long term care home
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Long-Term Care in Canada
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