The long-term care (LTC) sector in Ontario has been providing healthcare and accommodation services to Ontario‘s elderly for generations. These services help individuals who have health and personal care needs to enjoy the highest quality of life possible. However, systemic changes within the health care system, coupled with changing socio-demographic conditions, are fundamentally altering the context of LTC in Ontario. It is increasingly clear that Ontario‘s capacity to provide affordable, accessible, and high quality care in settings preferred by Ontarians, will not meet future needs without significant innovation and transformation.
This report examines the impact of demographic and resource trends on the capacity of Ontario‘s LTC sector to fulfill its role; identifies ideas and strategies for harnessing the innovation potential of the sector; and provides a conceptual framework to guide innovation in the sector and the broader health system
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