The WRHA Long Term Care Strategy and Supportive Housing Residences Long Term Care Association of Manitoba Educational Session October 8, 2008 Panel Discussion.

The WRHA Long Term Care Strategy and

Supportive Housing Residences

Long Term Care Association of ManitobaEducational Session October 8, 2008 Panel Discussion

Manitoba Government Aging in Place Policy 2006

Options For Seniors

Supports to Seniors in Group Living

Companion care

Integrated support services

Congregate meal programs

Specialized Supports

Home Care

Supportive Housing Program

Personal Care Home

* Each of the 11 Regional Health Authorities is implementing a long term care strategy in response to the province’s Aging In Place Policy.

Aging In Place

Supportive Housing defined Supportive Housing is the right

choice for seniors who want the freedom and privacy of living in suites, combined with innovative support and care options.

Resident companions, who know and support residents and their families, are on-site 24 hours a day, like neighbours you can count on.

Supportive Housing defined

Supportive Housing is a good option for people who need some help managing with physical limitations, or ongoing health conditions such as dementia.

Because everyone’s needs are different, seniors, their families and staff work closely together, deciding on the best match of services for each individual.

Supportive Housing defined

Supportive Housing providers set high standards for comfort, independence, safety and peace of mind.

Seniors and their families can count on Supportive Housing providers to meet their needs with integrity, understanding and respect.

Supportive Housing Appetizing meals are

provided and served in a shared dining room.

Laundry, housekeeping as well as social and recreational activities are included.

There is help with some personal care and access to 24-hour on-site support and supervision.

A resident's perspective“I like just about everything about living here,” says Mrs. Norma Hodgkins, who has lived in the Rosewood since 2003.

“there are a lot of activities, that people can choose to join.”

Norma is among the most active of the residents in her “house”.

Resident companions are the key“The resident companions help with medications and they provide meals. They offer more services to some of the other residents.”

“For the people who need care, it's there.”

Because Resident Companions check on each resident frequently, there is greater safety and continuity of care.

Supportive Housing There are currently eight Supportive

Housing Residences in Winnipeg.

They are: ArlingtonHaus Fred Douglas Heritage House Harmony Court at Riverwood

Square Irene Baron Eden Centre Lions Housing Centres Residence Despins Riverside Lions Seniors Residence Rosewood Retirement Community

People live in suites, with varying levels of independence and/or services, based on individual needs.

Current Supportive Housing Sponsors # of suites Rosewood Retirement Residence 144 ArlingtonHaus 20 Lions Housing Centres 36 Fred Douglas Heritage House 28 Residence Despins 48 Irene Baron Eden Centre 48 Harmony Courts 96 Current Supportive Housing suites 420 New Supportive Housing Sponsors # of suites Riverside Lions 48 Chez Nous 24 875 Elizabeth Road 24 Villa Cabrini 12 Lindenwood Manor 24 St. Michael’s 48 Total New Supportive Housing suites 180 Total Current and New suites 600

Supportive Housing

Supportive Housing Costs for Supportive Housing vary:

Age and Infrastructure Amenities Subsidies

Individuals pay the sponsor (landlord) directly for the rent and service package.

Access to Supportive Housing Centre on Aging Study

Eligibility for Supportive Housing in Winnipeg is determined through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Access to Supportive Housing

Eligibility will be determined by referral through the Long Term Care Access Centre

Entry criteria

Individuals must: Require some assistance/supervision with activities of daily living; Ambulate independently; may require adaptive devices e.g. cane or

walker; Be continent of bowel and bladder or able to manage supplies on

own; Be able to communicate with others to some degree; Demonstrate socially appropriate behavior; Be able to function in a community/group environment; Not present a significant risk to other tenants, the staff or the

community; Have a family member or advocate

Access to Supportive HousingExit Criteria

Planning for alternate long term care options will occur when individuals are:

Assessed at Middle or Late Stage dementia Disorientation to person; Violent or aggressive or grossly inappropriate behavior

toward self or others; Screaming, yelling or disruptive behavior. Unable to ambulate independently; Unable to manage activities of daily living with the support

of the available resources Unmanageable incontinence; Medically unstable requiring frequent monitoring and

intervention

Supportive Housing

Increasing Awareness for Seniors’ Options

Coming soon: The Long Term Care Association of Manitoba Website:

Supportive Housing – Highlights and general information

Interactive Provincial map – specific profiles on each residence

Decision Support - helpful tools for Families: Assessing your families’ needs and priorities Assessing Living Costs: Current and Potential

   Medications

   Parking

   Cable

   Telephone

   Recreation Activities

   Security

   Meals

   Laundry Services

   Yard Services

   House cleaning services

   Periodic Capital Improvements

   Regular Maintenance

   Property Taxes

   Building Insurance

   Water Utility

   Natural Gas

   Electricity

   Rent

Option 2Option 1Current costsItem

Assessing your Living Costs - Current and Potential

Supportive Housing

An innovative housing option with access to 24 hour support in a residence individuals are proud to call home.

Respect, individuality and independence are fostered in safe, stable and secure environment.

Families feel welcome and enjoy peace of mind,

knowing that their loved one is respected, their individuality is acknowledged and their independence is encouraged.

A family's perspective“It's a great comfort for us to know that she's getting her medication on a regular basis, that she's secure, and that there are activities and people around,” add Norma's daughters, Susan Larson and Barb Blacklaw.

“All of that keeps her as well as she is.”

A family's perspective

“A few times over the years there have been medical issues, and the staff is great. They take care of Mom and call us immediately, so we get to the hospital at the same time as the ambulance.”

Supportive Housing

Thank you!

Questions?