An assessment for services with a health care professional is a meeting to talk about your current living situation and assess your unique health care needs.

To prepare for your meeting, you will need to have:

• Your health care card

• Your family doctor and the best number to reach them at

• A close relative or friend that the care services office can contact

• Information about any prescription medications you are taking

• Your pension cheque stubs

• Your income tax return or notice of assessment

The health care professional will also work with you to answer the following questions:

• Am I eligible for care?

• What services are needed to meet my unique health care needs and situation?

• How long will I need care services for?

• Will the services cost me anything? If so, how much will that be?

It is important to remember that you and your loved one have the right to consent to care by your health authority. Make sure your questions are answered and explained so you have an understanding of the next steps ahead.

To prepare further for your meeting, Cared Upon recommends you have:

• A list of questions you have about home and community care services

• Documents or any information that could be helpful to further assess your unique health care needs

• A family member, close relative or friend to attend the meeting with you. It can be helpful to have an extra pair of ears to provide support or ask any questions you might miss.

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