Guides
The parts of the system nobody explains properly
Written for the week you are actually in. Every figure is sourced, and we say plainly when something needs to be confirmed with the province or an accountant rather than taken from us.
How to get publicly funded home care in Ontario
Who to call, what the assessment looks at, what the province actually pays for, and how many hours to realistically expect.
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What home care actually costs in the GTA
Hourly rates by service, why minimum-hour rules matter more than the rate itself, and what a realistic month looks like at each level of need.
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You have been told they are being discharged. Now what?
A short sequence for the 24 to 72 hours when a hospital wants the bed back and the family has not planned for care.
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Ways to pay for home care beyond writing a cheque
Tax credits, veterans' benefits, insurance and the programs families most often miss when they start paying privately.
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How to compare home care agencies without a regulator to lean on
Private home care agencies in Ontario are not licensed. Here is what to verify yourself, and the questions that separate agencies quickly.
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