Q & A: Elaine Price, BCCPA Past President
To become more familiar with BC Care Providers Association and the people who govern the organization, we are asking them to share a little bit about themselves. Today we feature our past president and current board member Elaine Price, Director of Operations Eden Care Centre. Where were you born and raised? Drumheller, Alberta (Dinosaur country). Fondest […]
More on “culturally sensitive” long term care
We have been following coverage on the Ontario study on the lack of adequate care for Canada’s ethnic seniors population conducted by the Wellesley Institute. A report published online by TVO features some first-hand accounts of the article’s author Sarah Dziedzic, who has been addressing the challenges of getting care for an aging parent. She […]
Q & A: Karen Baillie, BCCPA board president
To become more familiar with BC Care Providers Association and the people who govern the organization, we are asking them to share a little bit about themselves. Today we feature our board president, Karen Baillie, chief executive officer at Menno Place. Where were you born and raised? Unlike most Vancouverites I was actually born there! […]
Access to Home Care Lower Among Canadian Immigrants: Study
“There’s a group of people who have a need, but they are not accessing the services. So, where is the disconnect?” This is a question asked by Ashnoor Rahim, vice-president of community care at Toronto’s WoodGreen Community Services. Rahim is quoted in a Toronto Star report on the availability of seniors care titled Ensuring Healthy […]
Opinions Divided on Nova Scotia Seniors Spending Increase
Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine recently committed $14 million in additional funding in its spring budget for home-care and home-support services for seniors. However, opinions are divided on how that money is being allocated. Chris Parsons, a spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, a non-partisan coalition includes faith-based groups, community groups and labour unions, was […]
Saskatchewan Advocates Call for “Age-Friendly” Communities
The growing demand for health care services, affordability and the response from provincial governments is making headlines on the national front this week. In Saskatchewan, a local seniors advocate is urging more “age-friendly” design of products, homes and public spaces to meet the needs of an aging baby boom population. Says Cheryl Loadman of the […]
Major Ontario Long Term Care Project Launched
Some exciting news has arrived from our industry colleagues at the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA). They have officially launched a project — LTC eConnect — that is being supported by Canada Health Infoway. It is hoped that this program will enhance the lives of our residents immensely in long term care, as well […]
BC NDP Leader Hints at New Focus on Seniors Care
Dedicated seniors ministry floated if NDP form government, says John Horgan Our province’s seniors are a “dominant force” that would receive a renewed focus if the BC NDP form government next year, says Leader of the Opposition John Horgan in a recent interview. In an media scrum reported by Colin Dacre (MyPrinceGeorgeNow.com) Horgan says seniors’ […]
BCCPA Invited to Speak at Legislature Health Committee
The BC Legislature’s all-party Select Standing Committee on Health invited the BCCPA to make a presentation last week regarding a number of important issues including improving access to health care services in rural parts of the province. In addition, the Committee requested the BCCPA present possible solutions to create a cost-effective system of primary and community […]
