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Home Care & the Continuing Care System: How Does it Work?
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Feb 2, 2023
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1:00 pm (MST)
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75
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The session will include a brief overview of the Continuing Care system and Home Care, including how to make a referral, what you can expect from the assessment and what types of services might be available to help support. There will be ample time to ask questions to learn more about the Home Care services in the Edmonton zone.
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