Opinion: When it comes to seniors’ care, words matter
By Rebecca Morris Feeders, bed-blockers, bibs and demented residents. These were once common words and phrases used in the seniorsā care sector, but thankfully, these terms are being dropped from our vernacular. Many of us no longer refer to diapers, but āincontinence padsā. Older adults instead of āold peopleā. People who use wheelchairs, rather than […]
BC Care Awards – Care Provider of the Year Nominee Lynda McDermott
Every year, the BC Care Awards celebrate care providers who go above and beyond delivering care to our seniors. In this nominee profile, we feature Lynda McDermott from Hawthorne Seniors Care Community in Port Coquitlam for her workĀ enriching the lives of residents. Why did you decide to work in seniorsā care? Well to be honest, […]
