Day: November 7, 2016

Government Proposes Major Reforms to BC Care Aide Registry

The BCCPA applaudsĀ a move by the Government of BC which sets the stage for major reforms to the flawed BC Care Aide Registry. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced their “intentions paper” which outlines how health careĀ assistants will now be managed by the new College of Nursing. If implemented as proposed, the recommendations will […]

Inviting community inside: Nursing homes take steps to stop social isolation of seniors

Originally published as the front page story in The Province newspaper. Download a PDF copy of the story here. Despite aĀ 95-year age difference, five-year-old Tony Han Junior and centenarian Alice Clark enjoy each otherā€™s company.Ā  After decorating Halloween cookies together Han brings his own masterpiece, smothered in smarties and sprinkles, to Clark and encourages her […]