Author: Jamie L

500 Training Spots Open Through SafeCare BC

Earlier today 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. This is the first announcement of its kind since SafeCare BC was officially established as a new society earlier this year. What follows is a copy of […]

BCCPA Care Conference Starts Sunday

The sold-out BCCPA annual conference is set to begin on Sunday in Whistler. Over 400 delegates and speakers will be attending the event. As a result, the BCCPA offices in Vancouver will be closed on Monday May 26 and Tuesday May 27. Our office will re-open next Wednesday. If you require immediate service, please leave […]

Sold Out Annual Conference Focuses on Key Issues Facing Seniors Care

Vancouver, BC (May 20, 2014): Over 400 delegates and blue ribbon panelists will be attending the 37th Annual BC Care Providers conference being held in Whistler from May 25-27th. The theme of this year’s conference is Best Practice, Better Care and will feature a number of distinguished speakers. “BC’s health care system follows the principles […]

Sneak Peek of Conference Agenda

With the 37th BCCPA Annual Conference sold out and nearly a week away, we are thrilled to present delegates with a sneak peek of our conference agenda! Download this electronic version of the agenda for pre-conference info on speakers, sessions, and evening events. Also, be sure to check out the full list of exhibitors at this […]

Sneak Peak of Conference Agenda

With the 37th BCCPA Annual Conference sold out and nearly a week away, we are thrilled to present delegates with a sneak peek of our conference agenda! Download this electronic version of the agenda for pre-conference info on speakers, sessions, and evening events. Also, be sure to check out the full list of exhibitors at this […]

Alberta LTC Accommodation Charges Increase By 3%

The Alberta Government issued the following news release today regarding inflationary increases to accommodation charges in long-term care homes. ++++ There will be more guaranteed disposable income supports for seniors in continuing care facilities as inflationary increases to accommodation charges come into effect. Starting on July 1 and over each of the next two years, […]

37th Annual Conference Sold Out

The BC Care Providers is pleased to announce we have sold out our 37th Annual Conference taking place in Whistler from May 25-27th. Our online delegate registration system is now closed. “The number of delegates attending our conference this year has most certainly surpassed our projections,” says Daniel Fontaine, CEO for the BCCPA. “We sold […]

Mother’s Day: Documenting a mother’s life — and her descent into dementia

Trish Neufeld documented her mother as she descended into dementia. Neufeld has since started her own business, making personal legacy films for clients and families. See the full story below or visit the Vancouver Sun website. +++         Mother’s Day: Documenting a mother’s life — and her descent into dementia  Trish Neufeld […]

Annual Conference 95% Sold Out!

18 days and counting until our 37th BCCPA Annual Conference hits Whistler Village. This year’s conference is more than 95% sold, and we encourage delegates to register quickly before it is completely sold out! The stage is set this year to host well over 350 service-providers, commercial delegates, industry professionals, government officials, and health authorities […]