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Many older adults believe they don’t need in-home support or care.
Listen to our audio message to get some tips on how to respectfully suggest support or care to a loved one.
The Boundaries of PSW Care: What Families Should Know
Choosing support for a loved one can feel like walking a tightrope. You want real help, you want safety, and you want to be sure the person coming into the home is doing the right things, the right way. Yet many families ask the same question early on: What are PSWs not allowed to do?
Understanding Your Respite Care Hours: How Much Are You Eligible For?
This blog offers a clear, factual, and realistic answer, while also addressing what families often struggle to say out loud: respite care is not a luxury. It is a form of support that helps caregiving remain sustainable.
What Is Home Health Care and Why So Many Families Trust It Today
Families exploring Home health care services in Etobicoke often do so because they want reliable support that still feels personal and respectful. The goal is not to change someone’s lifestyle but to support it. Care fits into daily life rather than interrupting it, which is why many families see it as a natural extension of their loved one’s independence.
What Is a Chronic Illness and How It Affects Everyday Life
Living with a long-term health condition can change how a person experiences everyday life. This article aims to explain what a chronic illness is in a way that feels human, grounded, and practical. The goal is not to overwhelm with terms or definitions, but to create...
How Much Does Home Care Cost for Seniors for Ontario?
Approved Healthcare provides professional personal support workers who focus on helping your loved one move confidently, maintain independence, and feel secure every day. Our team ensures your home remains a safe and welcoming environment while offering companionship and emotional support that goes beyond physical assistance.
A Guide to In Home Care for Families
When you start looking into in home Care options for someone you love, it can feel overwhelming. You want clear answers and honest guidance you can trust. Let’s walk through what quality care at home really looks like, why it matters, and how it can support both your loved one and your family.
Resources
One of our goals at Approved Healthcare is to inform you about programs and services that are available to help ease your financial burden from healthcare costs.
The following are programs that may apply to your health care needs, as well as how to save on private caregiver service costs. Click on any of the program headings below to get more details.
Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors
Did you know there are discounted Healthcare Programs available, and not just for seniors but people who have serious health issues?
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Dental care for low-income seniors
Learn how to access free, routine dental care for eligible seniors 65 years or older, through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The program is designed to support low-income seniors.
Eligibility
You can apply for the program if you:
- are 65 years of age or older
- are a resident of Ontario
- meet the income requirements.
- have no other form of dental benefits, including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits
Click here to learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors
Trillium Drug Program
The Trillium Drug Program helps Ontarians pay for their high prescription-drug costs. This plan covers more than 4,400 prescription drugs currently available through the Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB) Program
You should apply if you:
- live in Ontario
- have a valid Ontario health card number
- do not have an insurance plan that pays for 100% of your drugs
- spend about 4% or more of your after-tax household income on prescription-drug costs
- do notalready qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit* program
Details can be found on the website:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-help-high-prescription-drug-costs
or by calling:
1-800-575-5386 (toll free)
1-800-387-5559 (TTY)
416-642-3038 (in Toronto area)
Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB)
You will qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program when you turn 65 years old or because of specific circumstances.
Click here to learn more:
https://www.otip.com/Why-OTIP/News/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Ontario-Drug-Benef
Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Do Not Pay HST!
If you are eligible to receive services from LHIN caregivers (lower rates), and you also have a private caregiver, then you do NOT have to pay HST for private care during the duration of receiving LHIN caregiver services.
Click here to find the LHIN office in your area: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Health_Integration_Networks
Family Caregiver Tax Benefit Info - Tax credits for families who personally care for their loved ones.
The family caregiver amount (FCA) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps Canadians with the costs of caring for a dependent with a physical or mental impairment who is living with the taxpayer.
Assistive Devices Program
If you have a long-term physical disability, you can get help paying for equipment and supplies when you qualify for the Assistive Devices Program.
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