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 […]
Celeste Mullin Appointed to BCCPA Board
The BCCPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Celeste Mullin, Vice-President, Corporate Business, Golden Life Management, to the Board of Directors. Mullin lives in Cranbrook and has been involved in her family business for most of her professional career. Golden Life Management has been a BCCPA member since 2007. Their portfolio encompasses the full range […]
Nursing Colleges in BC Announce Plans for Amalgamation
A recent announcement by British Columbia’s three nursing colleges ends months of speculation regarding a planner merger between the organizations. The College of Registered Nurses (CRNBC), College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNBC) and College of Psychiatric Nurses (CRPNBC)Â recently announced they are moving forward with a plan to create a single regulatory body. It is further […]
Update: Approval of Wheelchair Policy Interpretation Guide
Approval of Wheelchair Policy Interpretation Guide July 8, 2016 The BCCPA has been informed by the Ministry of Health that the Wheelchair Policy Interpretation Guide has now been approved. In April of this year the Ministry of Health committed to updating the Wheelchair Policy Interpretation Guide. You can access and review the guide at the […]
Sechelt Needs New Investment in Seniors Care
The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority recently announced it was going to invest in a number of new care homes throughout the region. In Sechelt there has been a mixed reaction to this announcement with a number of articles appearing in the local Coast Reporter newspaper. Last week NDP MLA Nicholas Symons held a community forum to discuss the […]
