The NDP are sounding off on the state of long term care in Northwestern Ontario.
She says the system is worse here than in the south.
“People have to drive long distances often to place their loved ones in long term care and then to try and see them often enough it creates a great burden.”
She adds staff are doing the best they can, but more help is needed.
Horwath is advocating the need for a public inquiry looking at the problems facing the seniors home industry.