A seniors' advocate is calling for a privately-owned personal care home's licence to be suspended and for the government to take over administration of the Winnipeg facility in the wake of allegations of abuse impacting 15 residents. Understaffed homesFor the last 15 years, Pat Armstrong has studied long-term care internationally and wrote a book on the privatization of personal care homes in 2020. Throughout her studies, the distinguished research professor emeritus at York University says she's found that abuse thrives in personal care homes that are understaffed, and consistently the most understaffed facilities are privately-owned. As of March, Extendicare assumed operational management of seven Revera-owned personal care homes in Manitoba. Beds needed for seniorsPrivate care homes are a way to ensure there are enough spaces for older adults who need extra care when public care homes are full, especially as Manitobans are rapidly aging, said Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of CanAge.

Source: CBC News June 27, 2022 15:23 UTC