With support from VON, Nova Scotians can get the help they need to age at home. PHOTO CREDIT: VON Canada.
That’s where home and community care has the power to change lives. With effective supports, Nova Scotians can get the help they need at home and reduce their risk of entering hospitals or transitioning to long-term care sooner than necessary. Dr. Burden believes VON’s services are crucial to a strong healthcare system. “They’ve been my eyes and ears for patients recuperating at home, monitoring vitals, dressing wounds, checking for infection. The keen eye of a VON nurse often spots issues before they become a major problem.”
“Given the unique challenges of our healthcare system today and the population’s increased desire to age in place, we are looking at new tools and new models of care to help us keep up with the demands of an aging and growing population,” says Carol Curley, VON's Regional Executive Director, North and East Zones. “Only by evolving and innovating can we ensure that as many Nova Scotians as possible are able to heal and age in place, surrounded by loved ones in their own homes and communities.