The Ontario government recently released its plan to invest $89 Million to help people age safely at home by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent.
Paola Oke, Commander of the program with the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services, says the program was launched in 2020 and has proven itself to be a valuable service to Ontario seniors.
He says with funding secured, clients throughout Espanola, the North Shore and Manitoulin Island continue to receive non-emergency support at home allowing seniors to stay independent.
He adds it also helps in reducing 911 calls and wait times at local hospitals by addressing medical needs before they escalate to emergency situations.
Potential clients can be referred to the program with the link available on our websites.
“This is excellent news for the community” said Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board Vice-Chair and Mayor of the Township of Sables-Spanish River Kevin Burke. “The program has had a significant impact in rural communities where seniors often face increased isolation due to geography. Permanent funding helps ensure that the aging population in our districts will have access to the care they need to remain independent in their homes.
Potential clients in the Manitoulin-Sudbury districts can be referred to the CPLTC program by their primary care providers, community agencies, or by self-referral at msdsb.net/ems .
