Funding: Community-Based Projects for Seniors
Service Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is holding a Call for Proposals (CFP) for Community based Projects. The program offers grants of up to $25,000 for projects that encourage seniors to share their skills and experiences with others and help communities increase their capacity to address local issues. Deadline for applications: July 4, […]
B.C. launches elder abuse awareness social media campaign
The BC Government has launched a month-long awareness campaign calling British Columbians to action in taking a stand against elder abuse. West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, was joined by Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, in launching the social-media focused campaign. Mackenzie, who keynoted the final session of the BC Care Providers Association Annual Conference early last […]
SafeCare BC Receives Strong Reviews at Conference
It was a full house at the SafeCare BC-hosted concurrent sessions at last week’s 37th Annual Conference in Whistler. Wynona Giannasi of HoweGroup presented to an attentive crowd the results of SafeCare BC’s Training Needs Assessment. Highlighting key findings, she noted that employers and front-line staff share the same concerns, with violence prevention, safe resident handling, […]
SafeCare BC Hiring For Events Coordinator Position
Late last week, SafeCare BC and the Alzheimer Society of BC announced a new partnership that will see up to 500 new workshop training spots open up across BC. Following this major news release, SafeCare BC has announced the search for an events coordinator to facilitate the coming workshops. Below is the job posting for […]
Update: Fire Sprinkler Safety Meetings
Last week the BC Care Providers hosted the second meeting of stakeholders to address the issue of fire safety in our care homes. Representatives from the Health Authorities, Ministry of Health, UBCM, fire departments, BCSLA, DHA, sprinkler industry and various fire departments were in attendance. We are pleased to report that inspections of all residential […]
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Health Minister’s Luncheon 2014
Minister of Health, the Hon. Terry Lake, addressed the seniors care sector last week at a sold out luncheon co-organized by the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), the BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA), the Denominational Health Association (DHA), and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA). The event was the second Annual Health Minister’s Luncheon jointly held by the organizations. Among the […]
Seniors Advocate Speaks at BCCPA Conference
In the final Care to Chat of the 2013/14 season, BC’s newly appointed Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, articulates how her office will combat ageism. In the new role, Mackenzie will make an annual report with recommendations to the minister of health regarding the approach to seniors’ care in the coming years. For a recap of the dialogue […]
Conference Session Sparks Front Page Article
With over 400 delegates in attendance, 2000+ meals served and 20 concurrent sessions, the sold out 37th Annual Conference was a huge success! The opening plenary session titled National Dementia Strategy: What Are We Waiting For? drew a significant crowd of over 350 delegates, including Health Authority representatives and media. Moderated by Kevin Falcon, former Deputy Premier […]
