I say yes to the concept and the idea because I feel it is important. I feel like if there are many ways that we can get our elders from their facility into their community, it is very important. I also do want to remind the Member that the 48-bed facility in Hay River and Inuvik is still through the design process, so there is an opportunity for our department to work with the Department of Infrastructure to have a look at the designs and to be able to see what works for the communities. I mean, we need to build these facilities so that they work for our elders and for our communities. If that's one way of getting the elders out into the community, then, of course, that's something we would look at.
Diane Archie on Question 128-19(2): Mental Health and Wellness of Seniors in Long-term Care
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 128-19(2): Mental Health and Wellness of Seniors in Long-term Care
Oral Questions
March 2nd, 2020
Page 400
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