Urgent Need for Improved Care Services for Veterans and Seniors

This chapter sheds light on the challenges faced by a native woman veteran in Canada who was compelled to reside in a nursing home due to inadequate home care services. The discussion emphasizes systemic issues like backlogs in Veterans Affairs claims, indigenous health problems, and resource scarcity in rural areas. It underlines the necessity to prioritize home care as a fundamental right and explores the complexities of long-term care placement for seniors, urging better financial planning and inclusive technologies for elderly individuals.