BC's Long-Term Care Crisis: Families Struggle
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James Wolfe from British Columbias Fraser Valley shares his struggle finding long-term care for his brother Brian, who has Down syndrome and non-verbal dementia. After a year and a half, Brian finally moved into a group home. However, Wolfe expresses concern about the growing crisis in British Columbia, where a shortfall of 2,000 long-term care beds exists, with projections of needing 16,000 more over the next decade. The provinces delay in seven long-term care projects has exacerbated the issue, leading to tripled waitlists and doubled average wait times. While finance leaders aim to lower costs, opposition critics and seniors advocates warn of overwhelmed hospitals, doctors, and families.
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