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In 2006, there were approximately 14,500 people living in long term care facilities within the continuing care system. This number will grow dramatically as Alberta's population ages. Currently, 51% of the long term care residents are over the age of 85 and 31% are over the age of 90.
Continuing care is a system of service delivery, which provides individuals who have health conditions or disabilities with access to services they need to experience independence and quality living. These services include professional services, personal care services and a range of other services. They may be provided for a short term or a long term. Usually these services are provided in long term care centres or in the home. There is an increasing trend toward providing services in a variety of settings.
Continuing care services are provided in three streams. Each stream of care can provide clients with a broad range of health and personal care, accommodation and hospitality services.
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