1. Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights December 2, 2013 Common Sense Solutions Protecting the Vulnerable Ottawa

2. » Seniors are a vulnerable population who need a voice; » New Brunswick has 119,000 seniors over 65 - represents 15.8% of the provincial population; » Estimated by 2036 increased number will increase -234; » 55,000 seniors low income on guaranteed supplement income. (GIS);

3. » 65 nursing homes – 4400 beds; Private » Daily Fees - $107 per day, April 2014 - $113; » Monthly personal allowance $108 per month; » Hours of care per hour 3.1 per resident; » Approximately 800 residents (full pay). » Special care homes 430 (Private); » Comfort all allowance $135 per month; » $75.50 government Subsidy; » Prescription Drugs – Low Income ($500)

4. » Nursing care selection process (Cherry Picking) » Eviction notice - 15 days for nursing home and special care; » Medication - Seniors no longer able to manage, no service available to administer; required to move where service is provided; ( special care home) » Seniors in acute hospital beds 500; (October) » Wait list 755 for nursing home;

5. » Extra Mural Program – Province; » 57 Home support agencies; » Home support workers employed by agencies; » 95% are women; » Home support agencies receive $16 per hour but….. $11.00 Caregiver; (6 months); » Benefits – Pension, working condition, » Provide own transportations;

6. Common Sense Solution! » National Home Care Program; » Invest in extra home care, look at other models; » Provisions of core services based on public delivery – » Provide service to administer medication in home setting; » Better working conditions for support workers » Nursing care fees protected; (Assets) » Ombudsman Jurisdiction, better protection for seniors;