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 […]
BCCPA Welcomes Newest Service Provider Member Fleetwood Place
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest service provider member – Fleetwood Place in Surrey. Fully Canadian-owned and operated, the Ahmon family brings over 20 years of residential care experience to the association and we look forward to Executive Director Kevin Ahmon working with our members […]
BCCPA Announces Plans to Update Anti-Psychotic Best Practices Guide
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) announced today that it plans to release an updated version of its popular Best Practices Guide for Safely Reducing Anti-Psychotic Drug Use in Residential Care. The Guide has been the most popular downloaded document on the BCCPA website in both 2014 and 2015. “Our membership clearly identified the issue […]
BCCPA Welcomes Normanna As a New Member
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) would like to welcome another new service provider member – Normanna in Burnaby. Opened in 1949, Normanna is owned and operated by the non-profit Norwegian Old People’s Home Association. Normanna includes a number of Nordic features such as a Stabbur (gazebo with stave church roof), a fjord (waterfall), a Viking ship […]
OLTCA to Host Workshop on Behavioural Support Teams at 2016 BCCPA Conference
The Ontario Long-Term Care Association (OLTCA) is hosting a workshop focused on reducing behaviours with in-home behavioural support teams at the 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. The workshop will be facilitated by OLTCA CEOÂ Candace Chartier. In Ontario, aggressive behaviour related to dementia and/or mental health conditions now affects nearly half (46 […]
Hundreds of Hospitalized Seniors in Manitoba Awaiting Access to Care Beds
CBC Television in Manitoba is reporting that hundreds of seniors in that province are stuck in acute care facilities awaiting access to a residential care bed. Read below for more information or click on the video link. +++ A Manitoba woman in her 70s has been in a rural hospital for nearly a year waiting […]
