Opinion: Neighbourhoods need housing alternatives for ‘aging in place’
Social isolation & housing affordability forcing ‘rethink’ of better-at-home policies By Mike Klassen In a recent column, I weighed in on the public health threat posed by social isolation, particularly among seniors living alone. It would be very bold of me to suggest there was a simple solution for the complex challenges of having so […]
BCCPA welcomes David Hurford to its Board of Directors
BC Care Providers Association is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hurford, CEO of Three Links Care Society, to its Board of Directors. Hurford will also represent the BCCPA on SafeCare BC’s board. “I am excited to be joining the BCCPA board, as well as representing them at the board table for SafeCare BC. […]
What’s new at SafeCare BC?
Who’s Taking Care of You? That’s the slogan of SafeCare BC‘s Be Care Aware campaign which calls continuing care staff to share their self-care strategies. Continuing care staff are passionate and hard working, and their work can be challenging and stressful. They also have some of the highest injury rates of all workers in B.C. That’s why […]
BCCPA wants to hear from you! Vote for the next #CareToChat topic
The Care to Chat speaker series brings together thought leaders, care professionals, health authorities and government representatives to deliberate on pressing issues in continuing care, and explore innovative ideas to strengthen the sector and improve the well-being of seniors in British Columbia. This season’s Care to Chat has focused on important themes such as culturally […]
Seniors struggling to find care in rural communities
Global News released an article on November 21 highlighting the challenges seniors face when seeking care in more rural communities. They reported that seniors have been placed in care up to 200 kilometers from home. This makes it more difficult and costly for families to visit frequently, and ultimately affects the quality of life—and some […]
More than a pat on the back: Nominate a co-worker for the BC Care Awards today!
Every year, BC Care Providers Association honours continuing care workers who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding care to our seniors. The BC Care Awards, presented at a ceremony in Victoria, are meant to be more than just a pat on the back. They are a testament of the courage, dedication and compassion of caregivers across […]
Strong response for SSQIP needs assessment survey
Assisted living, home care and home support providers’ needs assessment still open to determine future funding opportunities BC Care Providers Association and Howe Group would like to thank care providers for taking the time to complete the needs assessment survey for the Seniors Safety and Quality Improvement Program (SSQIP). We’re on schedule and targeting to accept […]
Seniors care factors prominently in Select Standing Committee’s 2018 report
BCCPA is pleased that seniors care has factored prominently amongst the 119 recommendations put forward by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on November 15. With B.C.’s senior population expected to account for 24 to 27 per cent of the population by 2038 the Committee’s continued attention to seniors’ issues is merited. […]
Care To Chat wrap up: The role of emotional intelligence in dementia care
At the BCCPA’s Care to Chat on Wednesday, David Sheard pointed out a fact that’s often overlooked—that just like everyone else, people with dementia crave real human connection. Sheard, CEO and Founder of Dementia Care Matters, was the keynote speaker at the Care to Chat on the Butterfly Model of Dementia Care at Fairmont Hotel […]
