Day: December 3, 2018

Op-ed: Family caregivers to feel the biggest impact of seniors care staffing crisis

Across the province the health human resources crisis is getting worse. Without immediate action we can expect the challenges facing the seniors’ sector to continue to accelerate. The impacts of the crisis on family caregivers, who are often regarded as the backbone of Canada’s health care system, may be nothing short of devastating. Demand for […]

Gift of Time campaign launched to target social isolation during the festive season

Public reminded to reach out to seniors living in care homes, or living alone over December December 3, 2018 (Burnaby, BC) — A province-wide awareness campaign is taking aim at social isolation among B.C. seniors during the festive season. The “Gift of Time” campaign is being promoted by BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) as a […]