BCCPA Challenges Care Home Closure
In February a story broke in the Coquitlam Now newspaper which revealed the Fraser Health Authority was planning to shut down a BCCPA member 76 bed care home. The Burquitlam Lions Care Centre (BLCC) was made aware of the impending closure by their local MLA Selena Robinson. She had inadvertently been alerted by the Health […]
Only 14 Days Left to Register for Conference
There are only 10 days left before the final registration cutoff for the upcoming 37th Annual Conference being held in Whistler on May 25-27th. Our online registration system will be closed at midnight on May 15th. The response to this year’s conference has been overwhelming. Well over 200 service provider (residential care + home care) […]
‘Dementia will affect you’: Dawna Friesen shares her family’s struggle
Global National anchor, Dawna Friesen, opens up about her family and its battle with dementia in a special presentation for 16×9. Scroll down for Friesen’s touching story. A story that many individuals with elderly parents can relate to. For more information visit Global News. +++ ‘Dementia will affect you’: Dawna Friesen shares her family’s struggle By […]
Bring the entire BCCPA Annual Conference to your fingertips
New this year,we are pleased to offer a free mobile app to BCCPA Annual Conference attendees. The app will let you browse and search the conference program, put together your own personalized conference planner, virtually explore the various exhibitor booths, and even share your experiences via social media channels. Never miss a moment with live […]
Message from the Governance Chair
Dear Member, According the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) bylaws: 4.3 Every notice of an annual or special meeting of the Society shall state the nature of the business of the meeting and such notice shall be given to every member thirty (30) days before such general or special meeting. Therefore, as the Chair of […]
Supporting LGBTQ Seniors in Care
The third Care to Chat was held on April 8, 2014. Maureen McGrath, host of CKNW Sunday Night Sex Show, delivered the opening keynote address and joined the panel discussion moderated by Sophie Lui, anchor, Global BC Morning News. The two hour event included a discussion about the intimacy needs of residents in care homes. A particular focus during […]
Critical Incidents in Care: Effectively Interviewing Residents
Over the coming weeks, we will be highlighting a number of the concurrent sessions being held at our upcoming Annual Conference in Whistler on May 25 – 27, 2014. This post features the session, Effective Interviewing of Residents after a Critical Incident, presented by registered psychologist Dr. Barry Cooper. Effective Interviewing of Residents after a […]
BC Seniors Active Participants in Care Homes
For the first time, by 2017, Canada will be home to more people older than 65 than children under 15. The demographic shift has already been a marked by an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, resulting in the larger number of long-term care residents with multiple complex diagnoses. At the same time, the […]
Significant Increase in 2014 Conference Registration
With less than six weeks left to go until the opening reception, the number of non-commercial conference delegate registrations has already increased over 50% compared to last year. As a result, we are anticipating well in excess of 350 people will be heading up to Whistler to hear from dozens of thought-provoking speakers, discuss and […]
