New Poll Triggers Debate and Discussion
***Top 8 Myths and Misconceptions in Continuing Care, Click Here*** Earlier this year the BC Care Providers Association commissioned Insights West to conduct a province-wide poll providing a glimpse into public opinion on the continuing care sector and seniors care. The poll covered a range of topics including everything from attitudes toward asset testing to perceptions […]
Top 8 Myths and Misconceptions Regarding BC’s Continuing Care Sector
Earlier this year the BC Care Providers Association commissioned Insights West to conduct a province-wide poll providing a glimpse into public opinion on the continuing care sector and seniors care. The poll covered a range of topics including everything from attitudes toward asset testing to perceptions on waitlist times and access to care. The results included […]
CMA President- Why We Need A Dementia Strategy.
Dr. Chris Simpson, President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association & 2014 BCCPA Annual Conference panelist has issued a video message to Canadians on why we need a national dementia strategy. See video below. Last May, Simpson joined  a blue-ribbon group of panelists including Claude Gravelle, NDP Member of Parliament for Nickelbelt, Dr. Diane Finegood, President […]
Conference Session Features Former P.E.I. Premier and Veteran Local Broadcaster
***Registration Closes May 13th*** The registration deadline for the 2015 BCCPA Annual conference is only a few weeks away and spaces are filling up quick! Over 350 people have already registered for what is considered to be one of the premiere continuing care sector events in Canada! Leading up to the conference we will be offering sneak-previews […]
Residential Care Improvements Discussed at Conference
***Registration Closes May 13th*** The registration deadline for the 2015 BCCPA Annual conference is only a few weeks away and spaces are filling up quick! Over 350 people have already registered for what is considered to be one of the premiere continuing care sector events in Canada! Leading up to the conference we will be offering sneak-previews […]
Sold Out Forum Reveals Exclusive Poll Results
We are pleased to announce that the upcoming Care to Chat titled, “Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions of BC’s Continuing Care Sector”, is now sold out. In what is one of the most highly-anticipated Care to Chat sessions to date, high-profile pollster Mario Canseco, VP of Insights West, will reveal the exclusive results of a […]
Spring CEO Report Packed With Key Highlights of Sector
Daniel Fontaine’s CEO Member Report – Spring Edition is now available exclusively to BC Care Providers Association members. It has been a busy few months as the BCCPA has been working to represent your interests in Victoria and beyond. From the Continuing Care Collaborative and discussions with the Ministry of Health to the latest updates […]
2015 Federal Budget Focuses on Seniors
On April 21, 2015 the Federal government announced its 2015 Federal Budget and there are several key items related to seniors’ care including support for caregivers and funding for a centre for aging and brain health. “Overall the most significant item with respect to seniors care is the support for care givers, as well as […]
The Globe and Mail – When does a bath become a necessity?
On April 22, 2015 Globe and Mail columnist, Andre Picard, released an article discussing the recent issue in Quebec about the number of times a week a nursing home patient should receive a bath. As noted in Picard’s article, the issue which has been ongoing in Quebec perfectly captures two of the principal challenges faced […]
