What Vancouver centenarians and workout besties can tell us about fitness
It’s now March, and if we are honest with ourselves, many of the resolutions we made with the best of intentions as we sipped champagne and watched the ball drop on New Year’s Eve have faded from memory. While lunchtime workouts and green smoothies sounded like a realistic way to move us toward our “best […]
BC Care Providers Association welcomes 14 new members
As the leading industry association for B.C.’s continuing care sector, BC Care Providers Association is proud to serve its members—by providing representation in matters of policy development and advocacy, offering networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities through exclusive workshops and dynamic events, and more. BCCPA’s growing membership includes over 320 service providers and commercial members from across the […]
Member Profile: Why is Rexall Health Solutions Right For Your Business?
For over 40 years, Rexall Health Solutions has been a leading provider of pharmacy services in residential care across Canada. Our experienced teams have a reputation for excellence in service and clinical expertise that exceeds expectations. Backed by over a century of pharmacy experience, we are here for you every step of the way. Your […]
2018 Federal investment in seniors to be applauded, but still more to be done
“Both the BC Care Providers Association and the Canadian Association of Long Term Care (CALTC) are pleased to see that the 2018 Federal budget has allocated money to support Canada’s aging population,” says Daniel Fontaine, BCCPA CEO and newly appointed CALTC Board Chair. “This funding is critical as we look toward the future and ensuring […]
One day left! First SSQIP open application period closes February 28
The first application period of the Seniors Safety and Quality Improvement Program (SSQIP) is set to close on February 28th, 2018. The next open application period will launch in April 2018. “Care providers who did not apply in the first application period have not missed out,” says BCCPA Director of Programs, Snezana Ristovski. “The program […]
#BCCareAwards – What a day that was!
The 5th Annual BC Care Awards (hashtag #BCCareAwards) topped off a red-letter day for our winners, as well as all seniors care providers who were recognized in Victoria that day. Our winners stood before the packed Crystal Ballroom at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, surrounded by family members, colleagues, close friends, elected officials, and as well […]
Meet the recipients of BCCPA’s “40 for 40” bursary program: Laura Frisby
Earlier this month, BC Care Providers Association announced the recipients of its “40 for 40” bursary program. As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, BCCPA is providing all-expenses paid trips to its 2018 Annual Conference in Whistler to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in B.C. Over the next few weeks, BCCPA will be profiling the six […]
Budget 2018: BCCPA Lauds New Investments in Seniors’ Care
“A robust plan to recruit and retain seniors’ care workers now needed,” says Fontaine. February 20, 2018 (Victoria, BC) — BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), the province’s leading organization representing seniors’ care providers, is lauding new investments directed at seniors’ care outlined in BC Budget 2018 as a critical first step toward meeting the growing […]
Health Begins at Home: Strengthening BC’s Home Health Care Sector
By Michael Kary and Ravin Johl What does the word ‘home’ mean to you? To some, home might merely be a place, for others it is a feeling, or something else entirely. Although one’s definition may differ, to most people home is important. As quoted by Maya Angelou, an American poet and civil rights activist, […]
