Calling students to apply for BCCPAâs â40 for 40â bursary program
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, BC Care Providers Association will be providing bursaries for up to 40 students currently enrolled in full-time post-secondary programs to attend the largest continuing care sector conference held in Western Canada. BCCPAâs 2018 Annual Conference includes inspiring workshops, high-profile keynote speakers, engaging networking events, and a dynamic trade […]
The Butterfly Effect: Changing Dementia Care in British Columbia
By Michael Kary When placing a loved one with dementia into a care home or assisted living, family or friends may often fear for their safety and quality of care. As people are living longer, it is believed the number of persons with dementia will rise.[i] Globally, there are an estimated 47.5 million people living […]
The stuff of life: David Sheard on why the quality of interior engagement in care homes is so important
*Register now for the November 15 Care to Chat on the Butterfly Model of Dementia Care, and a workshop with David Sheard.* I long, as does every human being, to be at home, wherever I find myself Maya Angelou Generally the care home sector has accepted that people need to live in homes and not […]
What’s new with the Seniors Safety and Quality Improvement Program?
Last spring, BC Care Providers Association was awarded a grant by the BC Ministry of Health to develop and manage a new province-wide Seniors Safety and Quality Improvement Program (SSQIP). The $10 million safety and equipment fund is available to all qualifying residential care homes with publicly subsidized beds. The SSQIP Advisory Group includes representatives from […]
Member profile: Whatâs new at Medical Pharmacies?
Medical Pharmacies Group Limited (MPGL) is Canadaâs leading provider of pharmacy services to residents of long-term care homes, retirement communities, and specialized care facilities. For more than 60 years, MPGL has been providing innovative, cost effective and safe acquisition and dispensing of medications. As MPGLÂ celebrates 60 years, they are excited and pleased to take safety […]
7 reasons to become a commercial member of the BCCPA
BC Care Providers Association is proud to represent over 300 service provider and commercial organizations. The support of our growing membership has enabled us to be among Canada’s leading voices in support of strengthening seniors care. Becoming a commercial member of BCCPA also gives companies instead credibility within the seniors care sector. Of course, being […]
Highlights from BCCPA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting
BC Care Providers Association held its Annual General Meeting on October 6th in Vancouver. In attendance were BCCPAâs Board of Directors, staff, and AL, residential care, home care and commercial members from across the province. Members heard from Board President Karen Baillie and CEO Daniel Fontaine on last yearâs key accomplishments and future plans for the […]
Concerts in Care strike a chord with residents and staff at care homes
The Borealis String Quartetâs rendition of Beethovenâs String Quartet No. 10 transported the audience at Carlton Gardens back to simpler times. As residents and staff sat transfixed for the 45-minute performance, it was telling how powerful the relationship between music and memory can be. The performance in Burnaby was part of Health Arts Societyâs Concerts in Care […]
Care to Chat wrap up: Discussing culturally appropriate care
The BCCPA’s Care to Chat titled Embracing Diversity: Providing Culturally Appropriate Care for British Columbiaâs Aging Population on October 6 at the Terminal City Club was a great success. Among over 100 attendees were representatives from the labour movement, BC MLAs Joan Isaac and Ralph Sultan, BCCPA board members, and care providers from across the […]
