Advocates for improved care and standards — and a shift away from institutional care for seniors — believe now is the time to demand change. Lawrence stayed in Fairview for about four weeks before he was transferred back to the long-term care home in Manning. McAteer, as one of the founders of FACE, is imploring the government to improve seniors' care in Alberta. It's also pushing for a shift away from institutional care and wants the government to fund personal care homes at the same per-resident level as long-term care facilities. The spokesperson said other work includes a separate review "of the facility-based continuing care system" in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which has "disproportionally impacted continuing care facilities."

Source: CBC News November 23, 2020 12:00 UTC