Health Reports
A Canadian peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research
September 2018
Formal home care use in Canada
Home care services allow people of all ages to receive care at home rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility. These services meet a diverse range of needs, such as short-term care for acute conditions or surgery recovery; long-term care so people with chronic conditions and disabilities can continue to live in their homes or in the community; and other needs, such as end-of-life care, rehabilitation, and support for family caregivers. Home care has been associated with decreased mortality, improved quality of life, reduced hospitalizations and reduced health care costs.
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