B.C.’s seniors advocate is calling for a comprehensive review of the province’s assisted living system, saying the current iteration is byzantine and leaving seniors confused.
Isobel Mackenzie released a report on assisted living in B.C. on Wednesday, which found that if the government fails to reform the system, it will exacerbate pressure on long-term and acute care facilities.
Assisted living generally refers to when a senior has their own private living space, including laundry facilities, but shared meal facilities and activities with other seniors. They are occasionally referred to as retirement homes or “supportive living”.
While they include assistance with daily activities like eating and bathing, seniors with more complex health challenges
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