Different types of accommodation
Home, housing, residence, domicile, living quarters, a place to call home… While there is no shortage of words to describe different types of accommodation, the challenge is often the same: to provide a living environment that offers the best possible conditions to promote the recovery of the person being cared for, and to maintain and improve their quality of life.
In 2022, a survey conducted by l’Appui pour les proches aidants showed that the place of residence of the person being cared for was 44% at home, 33% with the caregiver surveyed, 11% in a private seniors’ residence (RPA), 4% in a residential and long-term care facility (CHSLD) and 2% in an intermediate resource (IR).
However, when a person’s state of health or level of autonomy makes it difficult for them and their caregivers to remain in their current home, other types of accommodation need to be considered. And this isn’t easy; we should be able to evaluate possible options and have a choice. But that’s not always possible.
When thinking about housing and accommodation options for the person you are caring for, the two main factors to consider are their needs in relation to their autonomy and their personal profile, particularly their age.