B.C.’s skyrocketing real estate prices putting the squeeze on seniors’ care, report finds
Story via CBC Newsâbyline: Liam Britten More seniors can afford private care thanks to real estate holdings but is there enough for all? The rising cost of real estate in B.C. could have consequences for seniors’ care in the province. The B.C. Care Association, which represents non-government care providers, says seniors are becoming wealthier because […]
Bill 16 impact on assisted living garners media attention
This week’s release of the Assisted Living Tenancy Task Force report put the focus squarely on the future of seniors care in B.C. and the potential impact of new provincial legislation. The impact of Assisted Living Amendment Act (âBill 16â) regulatory changes on assisted living operators has yet to be fully documented, and today there […]
Assisted Living Tenancy Task Force Releases Recommendations
July 5, 2017 (Burnaby, BC) â The circumstances that led to a notice of termination for residents in publicly-funded Vancouver assisted living apartment building was an isolated event and the result of a breakdown in process, communication and issues related to funding, according to a report from the Assisted Living Tenancy Task Force (âthe Task […]
Langley Lodge launches Seniors Peer Outreach Program
Langley Care Society (LCS) announced on Tuesday it will deliver a volunteer-driven Seniors Peer Outreach Program to reach out to socially isolated and at-risk seniors in Langley. The project is funded in part by the Government of Canadaâs New Horizons for Seniors program. The launch of the Outreach Program coincided with a celebratory Canada 150 […]
BCCPA member news: new care homes break ground in BC Interior
We are pleased to share this update from BCCPA service provider member H&H Total Care. The story is sourced from Castanet, and the author is reporter Kate Bouey. See below for a link to a second report. New Care Home Launched in Vernon Politicians, health care professionals and contractors officially broke ground at the site […]
“Health Care Heroes” celebrated at BCHC Awards
Each year, the BC Health Care Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in BCâs health care community by recognizing deserving teams that are improving health care delivery in BC and individuals whose achievements and actions inspire those around them. Winners of the 2017 awards were recognized at an awards luncheon yesterday in downtown Vancouver. The awards […]
Teepa Snow impresses the crowd in Victoria
Last Wednesday, SafeCare BC had the opportunity to partner with Victoriaâs Luther Court Society in sponsoring and welcoming Teepa Snow to Victoria. Teepa is one of the worldâs leading educators on dementia care, and her workshop was attended by 200 continuing care providers. Throughout the session, Teepa often used audience participation to guide them through […]
Safe Handling campaign aims to reduce workplace injuries
According to WorkSafeBC statistics, musculoskeletal injuries are by far the leading cause of staff injuries in BCâs continuing care sector. The economic cost of these injuries is easy to measureâmillions of dollars are spent annually on claims costs alone. The human and social cost is equally staggering. Constant pain. An inability to perform routine tasks. […]
CATE reports strong interest in care-aide grads
Late last month BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine attended a graduation ceremony with a unique twist. The 15 people who graduated all had received training for working as care aides in a job marketplace where these positions are in high demand. Each of them were immigrants who qualified for the the âCATEâ, or Care-Aide Training for Employment program is […]
