People of all ages can receive home care rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility in Canada.
FREMONT, CA: Home care struggles with staffing shortages, but demand is increasing. There is a shortage of quality, long-term caregivers due to the aging baby boomer generation, historically low wages, and frequent caregiver burnout.
The pandemic of COVID-19 has shed light on the precarious living conditions of the elderly in Canadian nursing homes. According to the Canadian Institute of Health Information, during the first wave of the pandemic, from March to August 2020, more than 80 percent of Canadian COVID-19 deaths were linked to nursing and senior care facilities.
COVID-19 and media coverage of the long-term care crisis have increased public awareness of the risks associated with these facilities. It may also have permanently altered attitudes and preferences regarding long-term care.
The pandemic brought to light how nursing homes have been managed, their lack of staff, and the impact of COVID-19 on the living conditions of dependent elderly residents.
Below are some trends in Canadian home healthcare as follows:
Franchising of Home Care Services
In a volatile economy, individuals may consider new career paths prioritizing community, security, and personal fulfillment—all of which home care can provide, given that 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each year.
Due to the operational challenges posed by COVID-19, those seeking to open home care facilities will need experienced guides, which a franchise model can provide. Those seeking a career change in the wake of the pandemic will likely find that entering an industry with a proven path to success is safer and more appealing than developing a model independently.
