What is Continuing Care?
"Continuing Care" is a health care provided to individuals who require 24-hour round the clock assistance in meeting their health care needs.
Health Canada defines continuing care as "the range of medical and social services for individuals who do not have, or have lost some capacity for self-care and require assistance in activities of daily living". |
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Healing the Body, Enriching the Mind, Nurturing the Soul. |
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The goal of care may not be to cure, but to stabilize or improve health and functional status, to maintain function for as long as possible, or to support families with respite and palliative care needs.
The Admission Process
Admission to Continuing Care takes place through Alberta Health Services' Central Assesment and Placement Services at 780-496-1300. You will then be able to list your top three continuing care facility choices.
To arrange for a tour at the Edmonton General, please contact the Edmonton General Social Work department at 780-342-8296.
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