Home support services include the provision of personal and behavioural supports, household management and respite at the minimum level to maintain individual independence. Home support services are intended to supplement, not replace, service provided by the individual family and\/or support network. Services are non-professional in nature and are delivered by an approved home support agency or by a home support worker hired by the individual or family. Home support services may be either purchased privately by an individual or subsidized from public funds to a maximum financial ceiling. Referral for publicly funded home support service is through the Regional Health Authority and can be initiated by anyone, including the individual who is requiring service. To be eligible for a financial subsidy, the individual must undergo a functional and financial assessment by professional staff from the regional health authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","lpm_province":[18],"lpm_need":[52],"lpm_journey":[42,58,86,64,40,46,62,78],"lpm_service_type":[],"lpm_language":[44],"lpm_keyword":[],"class_list":["post-12110","lpm_program","type-lpm_program","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n