Hoffer: Pilot project at the Perley could help seniors live independently for longer

The following is offered in response to an Oct. 6 editorial from the Citizen, entitled Funding more long-term beds isn’t enough:
In a recent editorial, the Citizen called for innovative approaches to caring for seniors who can no longer live independently. An innovative pilot project underway for the past six months at The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre demonstrates some of the benefits and challenges of health care innovation.
In April, Perley Rideau, in collaboratio