Tammy Crossland can still recall the huge burden as her family tried to get her grandparents in the same long-term care home. The couple had been separated because Crossland's grandmother, who had dementia, needed a higher level of care than her grandfather. 'A big impact'The Life Partners in Long-Term Care Act states that when two people enter care they will be able to live together, regardless of the level of care each requires. If one member of the couple goes into care first, the other person would be prioritized for placement in the same site when they are ready for long-term care. In cases where couples have been able to be together in long-term care, Delorey said the results have been positive, particularly for the person requiring the higher level of care.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2020 16:41 UTC