Ontario’s aging and increasing population and growing healthcare challenges have led to unprecedented demand for Home Care and Community Support Services. This election, we call on all candidates to take action and commit to our pledge.

WHAT IS HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE?

Home and community care allows seniors, children with complex medical conditions and people with disabilities to live well at home and in their communities.


For some this means a basket of services that include:

 

  • Bathing and toileting help provided by a Personal Support Worker (PSW)


  • Help with groceries or access to nutritious foods through Meals on Wheels


  • Access to social and recreational opportunities through Adult Day Programs


  • Nursing and therapy services after a hospitalization

 

  • Breaks for caregivers through respite services.


The numbers you need to know

650,000

Projected increase of Ontario's 65+ population by 2029

12.1%

Growth in homecare demand in 2024-25

8x

Increase in size of waitlists this year at some Community Support Service organizations

6800

Additional Personal Support Workers needed by 2028 just to maintain current service levels

Home and Community Care In Action:

Restoring Independence for Mrs. Thompson

Mrs. Thompson, an 82-year-old widow, struggled with daily tasks after a hip fracture. Her daughter, concerned about her mother's ability to live alone, sought help to keep her at home.

  • Find out how Wrap Around Home and Community Care Services help (Click to Read)

    • Personal Care: A support worker visits daily to help with bathing, dressing, and grooming, restoring her confidence.
    • Household Assistance: A homemaker handles housekeeping and meal prep twice a week, creating a safer living environment.
    • Home Care: Nurse visits and physiotherapy sessions improve her mobility and recovery.
    • Transportation: Accessible transport takes her to medical appointments, Adult Day Programs and exercise classes, addressing her clinical requirements, maintaining activity and reducing social isolation.
    • Volunteer Visiting: Trained volunteers visit to provide companionship and personal assistance.

    These services, coordinated through a community-based system navigator working with a home care care coordinator, enable Mrs. Thompson to regain independence and stay in the home she loves. This person-centred approach ensures care is tailored to her personal requirements and specific health needs.

A VOTE FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE IS A VOTE FOR A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ONTARIO.

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Action Needed! Home & community care waitlists are growing—some have increased 8x this year. Seniors, people with disabilities, & caregivers need better access to care. Candidates, pledge to expand home & community care! 🏡 #everyoneneedsHCC 👉 www.ocsa.on.ca 

 

 

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Wage parity = 23.5M more care hours for Ontarians! Community PSWs earn $5-$10/hr less than hospital PSWs. Let’s fix this & retain workers. Candidates, pledge to close the gap!  #everyoneneedsHCC 👉 www.ocsa.on.ca 

 

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