Day: May 28, 2014

Health Minister’s Luncheon 2014

Minister of Health, the Hon. Terry Lake, addressed the seniors care sector last week at a sold out luncheon co-organized by theĀ BC Care Providers AssociationĀ (BCCPA), theĀ BC Seniors Living AssociationĀ (BCSLA), the Denominational Health AssociationĀ (DHA), and the BC Non-Profit Housing AssociationĀ (BCNPHA). The event was the second Annual Health Ministerā€™s Luncheon jointly held by the organizations. Among the […]

Seniors Advocate Speaks at BCCPA Conference

In the final Care to Chat of the 2013/14 season, BC’s newly appointed Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, articulates how her office will combatĀ ageism. In the new role, Mackenzie will make an annual report with recommendations to the minister of health regarding theĀ approach to seniorsā€™ care in the coming years. For a recap of the dialogue […]

Conference Session Sparks Front Page Article

With over 400 delegates in attendance, 2000+ meals served and 20 concurrent sessions, the sold out 37th Annual Conference was a huge success! The opening plenary session titled National Dementia Strategy: What Are We Waiting For?Ā drew a significant crowd of over 350 delegates, including Health Authority representatives and media. Moderated byĀ Kevin Falcon, former Deputy Premier […]