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Home and community health care

This page provides an overview of how the Government of Canada defines home and community care.

Author: Government of Canada

Publication Date: April 13, 2016

Description: "Home and community care" services help people to receive care at home, rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility, and to live as independently as possible in the community. Home and community care is delivered by regulated health care professionals (e.g., nurses), non-regulated workers, volunteers, friends and family caregivers.

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Keywords: Home and community care, home care

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