Monday, May 14, 2018 – Daniel Fontaine, Chair of the Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) and CEO for BC Care Providers Association, has been appointed to the federal Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia led by Minister of Health, Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
“It is an honour to join this council of experts and to advise Minister Petitpas Taylor on matters related to the health of Canadians living with dementia,” says Daniel Fontaine. “Dementia presents a significant and growing challenge to our health care system and there is a lot of work to be done to ease system pressures, and improve the lives of those living with dementia, their families and caregivers.”
Kicking off its activities at the Government of Canada’s National Dementia Conference this week, the Board will provide evidence and experience-based advice to the Minister of Health, challenge current assumptions and suggest new approaches to improve the lives of person’s living with dementia.
“Data shows that the proportion of long-term care residents living with dementia has grown steadily, with over 85% of residents affected since 2010,” says Fontaine. “The work of this Advisory Board will help to ensure that we provide the necessary resources and appropriate care to our most vulnerable citizens, and I can’t wait to get started!”
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Media release source: CALTC.ca
About The Canadian Association For Long Term Care (CALTC)
The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) is a national organization comprised of provincial associations and long-term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada.
CALTC members represent care providers responsible for the employment of Canadians and delivering quality care to Canada’s most vulnerable residents each day. For more information: www.caltc.ca
About BC Care Providers Association
Established in 1977, the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is the leading voice representing the non-government seniors’ care sector in British Columbia in residential care, assisted living, home care and home support.
BCCPA’s membership includes over 300 organizations delivering residential care, assisted living, home support, and commercial products and services. Our members care for more than 16,000 seniors annually in residential care and assisted living, and over 11,000 each year through home care & home support services.
For further information:
Jessica Stepic, contact@caltc.ca, (416) 433-8087
Rumana D’Souza (BC Care Providers), rumana@bccare.ca, 604-736-4233, ext 235
