Once again, Menno Place hits a hole-in-one!
Efforts to encourage an active lifestyle among seniors never cease at B.C.’s largest campus of care. On July 26, Menno Place in Abbotsford celebrated the grand opening of its 9-hole putting green and lawn bowling alley—the newest addition to its 11-acre grounds. Excited long-time golfers David Klassen, 100, and Bernie Koop, 93, were the first […]
7 factors you should consider before choosing a care home
At some point in their lives, most seniors will require assistance with day-to-day life. When the time comes, finding the right type of care can be stressful for everyone involved. With so many senior care options available, how do you go about choosing what’s right for yourself or a loved one? It’s normal to feel […]
A little sympathy for personal support workers, please
Story via Ottawa Citizen—byline: Mohammed Adam In the wake of video images showing a caregiver repeatedly punching a resident of a city-run long-term care home, it’s worth noting that personal support workers in general are also taking a pounding over these reports. To hear their side of the story and understand what the job is […]
Happy BC Day from BC Care Providers!
Sending our best wishes from the board and the staff at BC Care Providers Association to everyone working in B.C.’s continuing care sector. We know there are many of you who are working over the BC Day long weekend providing care for our elderly citizens, and we would especially like to thank all of the […]
Opposition BC Liberals announce health critics @Mike_A_Bernier @joan_isaacs
Yesterday afternoon the Opposition BC Liberal Caucus announced that they have appointed Mike Bernier (MLA for Peace River – South, and previously the Minister of Education) and Joan Isaacs (newly elected MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain) as the opposition critics for health as part of their overall shadow cabinet. This follows the NDP’s announcement that Hon. Adrian […]
Q & A: BCCPA Board President Karen Baillie
From updating the three-year strategic plan to doubling its staff, the BC Care Providers Association is going full steam ahead this year. Board President Karen Baillie, who serves as CEO of Menno Place, is excited about what’s in store for the next months. As BCCPA’s annual general meeting draws closer, we check in with Baillie […]
Assessing the scope and implications of Bill 16 for assisted living
In March 2017, the BC Care Providers Association set up a three-member task force to review what led to a publicly-funded Vancouver assisted living apartment building giving Vancouver Coastal Health a six-month termination notice, and assess whether the issue was isolated or likely to occur more often. The Assisted Living Tenancy Task force also had […]
Q & A: Ann Marie Leijen on what quality of life means to her
Ann Marie Leijen knows through years of caregiving experience that quality of life is variable, subjective, and unsustainable without constant effort. Chair of BCCPA’s Quality Improvement Committee, Leijen believes research-backed methods and a hands-on approach have helped her improve quality of life for residents at her care homes. From reducing anti-psychotics use to adopting alternative […]
Manager of Public Affairs Rebecca Morris visits Elim Village
Assisted living is an important component of the continuum of care as it helps seniors age in their community, while receiving the support they need to remain as independent as possible. The BC Care Providers Association is committed to advocating for our members who are providing this critical service across the province, especially as legislation […]
