Council to Reduce Elder Abuse Accepting Grant Applications
The multi-sector Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) was established pursuant to the provincial government’s Together to Reduce Elder Abuse – B.C.’s Strategy . With funding provided by the Government of British Columbia, CREA is providing grants of up to $50,000 for projects, involving partnerships between organizations, that further the TREA Strategy’s and CREA’s goal to […]
Office Grand Opening Big Success
Over 80 people attended the official grand opening of the new BCCPA office located in Metrotown. The event also served as our Christmas Open House and was attended by MLA Shane Simpson, several Board directors and dozens of service provider and commercial members. “It was great to see so many people out yesterday to help […]
Exhibit Hall 95% Sold Out For 2015 Conference
It has been just under a month since we opened up exhibit sales for the 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference and we are pleased to announce we are already 95% sold out! With just a handful of booths left and sales going fast, you don’t want to wait! “We have received a terrific response from our […]
Opinion Piece: Lonely Seniors Suffer in Silence
The following opinion piece by Michael Kary, Director of Policy and Research, explores the increasing prevalence of social isolation among seniors and its link chronic and mental illness such as chronic lung disease, arthritis, impaired mobility and dementia. Over the coming months you can expect to see a number of opinion articles from Kary. Be […]
Action Needed Now On Seniors Care Says President Of CMA
Christopher Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, staff cardiologist at Kingston General Hospital in Ontario, and panelist at the 2014 BCCPA Annual Conference wants Ottawa to work with other levels of government to develop a national strategy for seniors care, with an early contribution of $2.3 billion to help provinces invest in more long-term care […]
BCCPA Launches “The Insider”
The BC Care Providers Association is pleased to launch “The Insider”, a new member-only policy-oriented resource available exclusively through our website. The Insider is packed with “real-time” information regarding the latest issues and policies impacting BC’s continuing care sector and beyond. It is something you will definitely want to place in your bookmarks. “The Insider […]
Health Canada Publishes Health Guide for Seniors at Home
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada has published a common health risks and tips guide that can be used to ensure a healthy home environment for seniors. The easily navigable, 28 page guide, offers insight into health hazards that can be of risk to seniors. It covers everything from extreme heat and […]
Michael Marchbank Named New President and CEO for Fraser Health
Longtime B.C. health https://bccare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/medcare-img22.jpgistrator, Michael Marchbank, is taking charge of the Fraser Health Authority and its $3.1-billion budget. The Board of Fraser Health has confirmed the appointment of Michael Marchbank as President and Chief Executive Officer for Fraser Health region’s new president and CEO. Marchbank leaves his position as President and CEO of Health Employers Association […]
Ten Things I Have Learned Since Working In Seniors Care
When Sharon Simpson took her post as Director of Marketing and Communications at Menno Place, BC’s largest campus-of-care located in Abbotsford, BC, she knew her life was about to change, but she didn’t realize how deeply working with elders would impact her. After just 12 months of immersing herself in helping seniors find appropriate housing for their needs, […]
