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Over 700 Quebecers are trapped in hospital beds, waiting for long-term care—numbers rising by 50 each year as aging populations strain the system. Experts warn this isn’t just a logistical hiccup; it’s a crisis where seniors languish in unsuitable environments, clogging acute care beds. The fix? Expand home care support so seniors can stay independent longer—and pilot programs are already helping them access domestic help faster. But cultural stigma around asking for help must shift to truly keep people safe, healthy, and at home.

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