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 seniors’ care sector, but thankfully, these terms are being dropped from our vernacular. Many of us no longer refer to diapers, but “incontinence pads”. Older adults instead of “old people”. 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 work enriching the lives of residents. Why did you decide to work in seniors’ care? Well to be honest, […]
