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Page 14 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, June.19, 1993 Across Canada we are facing serious challenges in our long-term health and social services. How we meet these challenges in Ontario will greatly affect the health and well-being of an aging Population that is placing greater demands on our health care system. ng-term care is a major com- Ponent of the health care system. It includes the health and social ser- vices provided to people in their homes, in the communities and in nursing homes and homes for the aged. These programs provide everything from meals to nursing care in people’s homes. Our long- term care services are among the best in the country. However, between now and 2010 the number over 85 years will increase 125%, while the overall population will increase only 20%. Already we are spending at least 40% of our total health care budget on the 12% of our population who are over 65. ‘The system needs to be reformed and our consultations with thou- sands of people supported this con- clusion. it needs to be integrated, flexible, consumer-centered and efficient. Our system has many dif- » further details: 873-0300. 0051 WIN ENTER FREE ME! ror $200,000 TOWARDS YOUR DREAM HOME Contest closes October 31, 1993 on health promotion and disease Prevention, recognizing the role of adequate housing, employment, nutrition and the environment in Call Susan Carrier* at 873-0300 for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION ‘Not intended to solicit truly healthy communities, Our reforms to long-term care involve the following kinds of changes. There will be one commu- nity or-regional telephone number for long-term care services when the system is fully in place — the ‘one-stop shopping that consumers ve advocated for so many years. Consumers will have a much greater role. They will help plan how the system is organized in their community. There will be much more emphasis on keeping people well. Maintaining quality of life for people in their homes, homes for Long-term care needs reforming Queen's Park report the aged and nursing homes is an important goal. More money will go into services and less into a per- son’s home, and health services such as having a nurse check a per- son after a stay in hospital will be Coordinated from one place. Adults with physical disabilities will have more control over what, how and where services are Provid- ed so that they can live the way they want to. There will be major improvements. in aréas with fewer services tham other regions in itario, through increased govern- ment funding. Residents of nursing homes and homes for the aged will pay only for the cost of Staying there. There will be no charge for nursing, personal support and quali- ty-of-life services, The reforms we are working to achieve are going to occur at the community level, involving the community,- District: Health Councils, service providers and clients. Because there is no grand plan from Quéen’s Park spelling Out every detail region. Tangible evidence of change will be evident in most communities within the next 12 months. We are faced with a daunting task. Many of the reforms will take time and change is often difficult and frustrating. But these changes are necessary, and we will succeed. Milton gets environment cash Noel Duignan, MPP Halton North, has announced two environ- mental grants totaling $41,533 for the Halton Region. The monies will be used to facilitate industrial waste reduction and to initiate a home compostin; gram in the Town of Milton. Under the Industrial Waste Diversion Pro; leavy tamping in Milton will receive $22,383 to install a unit to reuse Phosphate solutions. “I am delighted to be able fo award this grant to Karmax Heavy Stamping”, Mr. Duignan said. “Industrial waste reduction not only helps the environ- ment, but also brings economic ben- efits to companies and the communi- ties they serve.” The Town of Milton has also been awarded a grant of $19,150, 139,900 10 Rexway Dr., Georgetown Call Susan Carrier* Now! #0024) CHECK THIS OVER - $155,900 Located in Georgetown 2 bedrooms with loft & fireplace in living} toom - walkout to deck - Garage with hydro, wired for 220 - Includes} all appliances - 2 washrooms, new windows - Oak Cupboards in| kitchen & more. Call Susan Carrier’ 873-0300 or 877-7937 #0055 873-0300 24 HOUR PAGING ARS INAULLONTAVE L ESTATE SERVICE (me a Tid " ” el Maintenance-free so move in & enjoy. 4 bedroom, 2 bath- room updated stone cottage. 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