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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - Tom Landry / homecare Portrait of Tom Landy, who has spinal muscular atrophy, breathing with the help of a ventilator, at home. Story: Tom Landy, a Winnipeg man with spinal muscular atrophy who relies on 24-hour home care. He says gaps in his approved care coverage remain unresolved months after the Free Press reported on his situation in July. This has created great strains on his dad who is in his 70’s. There has been a breakdown in communication with Home Care Management since August, despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the provincial health minister’s office. The story examines the ongoing gaps in his care/his family’s concerns about how their complaints are being handled. It looks at the challenges faced by home-care recipients seeking accountability and advocacy. Nov 09th 2026