The Globe and Mail: We Need a Support Strategy for Seniors
The Globe and Mail published a column earlier this week where health reporter and columnist André Picard outlines why Canada needs a support strategy for seniors – regardless of location. +++ We need a support strategy for seniors – regardless of location ANDRÉ PICARD Kathy Tetlock’s mom, June, is 83, and in the early stages of […]
Seniors’ Services in B.C. to Be Discussed at Ministry of Health Workshop
The Ministry of Health is hosting a workshop at the 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. titled: ‘Seniors’ Services in B.C. – a model of care.’ This workshop, facilitated by the Ministry of Health’s Executive Director for Seniors’ Services Sharon Stewart, will feature an interactive discussion on governments […]
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Deadline for Conference Registration March 31
The early-bird deadline for registration for the 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference is Thursday, March 31. Make sure you register now to take advantage of these rates while you can! Speaker sessions are filling up quickly, so reserve your spot now. PLEASE NOTE: Special room rates are available for BCCPA Conference attendees when booking at the […]
Care to Chat to Focus on Health Human Resource Issues in Continuing Care
The final Care to Chat event of the season entitled “Is there a doctor in the home? Dealing with HHR issues in BC’s continuing care sector” will take place at the 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. This edition of the popular speaker series will explore issues […]
BCCPA Encouraged by Federal Health Investments in Seniors and Commitment to New Health Accord
On March 22nd the federal Liberal government released their first budget since last year’s election. While the budget included significant funding for areas such as infrastructure and Indigenous Peoples, which are positive developments, there were few large investments related to health or more specifically seniors care. In particular, there was no mention of funding to […]
Toronto Star Editorial: Canada Needs a National Strategy on Dementia
On Sunday the Toronto Star published an editorial arguing that Canada needs a national strategy on dementia to combat the expected rise in people living with Alzheimer’s and other degenerative brain diseases. This editorial is similar to one written by BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine which was published in the Vancouver Sun in September of 2014. +++ […]
2016 Conference Workshop Focuses on Dementia Care
The 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference will feature a workshop from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. titled Building a Strong Foundation for Dementia Care. This workshop, hosted by Jan Robson – Provincial Education Coordinator for Advocacy and Education for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. – will provide attendees with an overview of the Society’s “Creating Connections: […]
Providence Health Care Workshop to Explore Human-Centred Design Model
Providence Health Care is hosting a workshop that will explore the innovative method of Human-Centred Design at the 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. This workshop will be hosted by Providence Health Care Program Director for Elder Care and Palliative Services Jo-Ann Tait and Site Operations Leader at […]
Fraser Health CEO Commits to Better Care for Seniors
In a letter published earlier this month on the Fraser Health website, President and CEO Michael Marchbank, commits to improving seniors care. Marchbank announced that in Abbotsford, Langley and Mission, Fraser Health will be partnering with family doctors and other not-for-profit services to deliver seamless care and services to better support seniors. “In partnership with family doctors and […]
