Top Chef Canada Matt Stowe Makes Special Appearance at Conference Opening Reception
Taking place at this yearâs BCCPA Annual Conference will be a rooftop reception held on May 25th on the Woodland Terrace atop the Whistler Fairmont Chateau. Join this high altitude reception for a culinary âTaste of BCâ, live music, and a chance to mingle with all conference attendees. The evening will feature an array of […]
Full House Attend Care to Chat Panel Discussion
It was another full house for the latest Care to Chat event held today on the topic of intimacy and sexuality in care homes. Global TV’s Sophie Lui moderated the panel discussion which featured keynote speaker Maureen McGrath, host of CKNW’s popular Sunday Night Sex Show. “I want to thank the BC Care Providers for […]
Community Partner Tables Join Conference
New this year at our 37th Annual Conference, we have a number of stakeholders joining us at Community Partner Tables. These tables will be located outside the main exhibit hall, and will feature the Alzheimer Society of BC, BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists â BC Chapter, Concerts in Care, Licensed Practical […]
Intimacy in the News
BC Care Providers Association will be holding its third Care to Chat speaker session on Tuesday, April 8th at the Terminal City Club, the topic, Please Knock Before Entering: Intimacy & Sexuality in Care Homes. Maureen McGrath, host of CKNW Sunday Night Sex Show, will deliver the opening keynote address and join the panel discussion […]
Kevin Falcon To Moderate Opening Conference Plenary
Kevin Falcon, former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in British Columbia, has agreed to moderate the opening plenary discussion at our 37th Annual Conference being held in Whistler on May 25-27th. The session is titled National Dementia Strategy: What are we waiting for? The discussion will have a number of prominent panelists including Dr. […]
Exhibitor Package
Welcome 2014 BCCPA Annual Conference Exhibitors. Below you will find items providing information on Exhibitor set-up, check-in, organization, and other information. For more information, please contact: Hart Dashevsky hart@bccare.ca A/Director of Membership Services t: (604) 736.4233 ext. 231 +++ BC Care Providers – Exhibitor Welcome Letter BC Care Providers Exhibitor Kit Exhibitor Requirement Order Form […]
Caring for Older Adultsâ Teeth: Improving Overall Quality of Life
âAn alarming statistic is that the number one cause of death in long term care facilities is acquired pneumonia,â says Dr. Natalie Archer, a Toronto dentist. With more than four million people in Canada needing the help of someone else to care for their teeth, confidence and training are critical â and Dr. Archer is […]
Why Do Care Homes Have Empty Beds?
The cost of treating a senior in hospital ranges from over $800 to $2,000 per day, whereas the cost in residential care is about $200 a day. Despite the more efficient cost and client-centered care provided by care homes, there remain a number of seniors in overcrowded hospitals, while some care home beds sit empty and one home is even slated […]
Vancouver Sun Publishes Story on Intimacy in Care Homes
On March 21, 2014, the Vancouver Sun published a story on intimacy and sexuality in care homes. Reporter Tara Carman tackles the complex issue of intimate relationships, particularly among residents with dementia, as well as the need to identify and support the needs of LGBT seniors. As mentioned in the article, the BCCPA will be discussing these issues […]
