However, the government has not established a program allowing family caregivers to go inside to help with tasks such as feeding and bathing
As part of the rules announced Thursday, long-term care homes that are free of COVID-19 will allow a minimum of one visit per resident each week, with visits only allowed outdoors. Retirement homes, where residents are generally more independent, may resume indoor visits as well, at the discretion of the home. In group homes and other residential-care settings, two people are allowed to visit, but only outside.
Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton said Thursday the province is “actively considering” allowing family caregivers back into homes. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will allow a gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. Family and friends will be allowed visits starting on June 18. Visits at long-term care homes must be outdoors and are limited to one person per resident each week.Ms. Tamblyn Watts called on the Ontario government to quickly design and implement a policy allowing caregivers to help out inside homes.
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