BCCPA offers free Lunch + Learn webinars, virtual, one-hour sessions that bring together industry experts to discuss timely topics, providing valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in B.C.’s seniors’ living and care sector.
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions and watch previous recordings linked under the “On Demand” tabs!
Upcoming
Join BCCPA’s Lunch and Learn to explore the “Essential Elements of a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care, BC” created by a collaborative group of experts in long-term care from all regional health authorities, the BC Ministry of Health, and leadership from affiliated care homes, and published by the BC Centre for Palliative Care in January 2025.
Learning objectives
Participants can expect to: deepen their understanding of the elements of a palliative approach in long-term care and the benefits of integration; as well as explore strategies in the application, education, monitoring and sustaining of a palliative approach in long-term care, including establishing quality indicators.
Speakers
Gita Rafiee, RN CNS, Seniors, Community and Complex Care, Fraser Health
Della Roberts, RN, Consultant Strategic Initiatives, BC Centre for Palliative Care
Background
Strongly endorsed by key long-term care leaders across British Columbia, the essential elements put forth an evidence-based set of best practices to implement and sustain a palliative approach in long-term care. The purpose of outlining the essential elements is to influence systematic changes, to ensure that a palliative approach to care is integrated into residents’ care, from the time they move in to their discharge. The key elements are categorized as clinical-centric and policy-centric.
The clinical-centric elements include effective goals of care conversations, optimizing comfort and symptom management, and care planning to support quality of life throughout the residents’ journey. The policy-centric elements include funding and service delivery models, engagement of healthcare clinicians, leadership, and volunteers, and quality monitoring and improvement initiatives. The essential elements outline practical actions that intersect at the leadership, bedside/front line, care-home, health authority, and provincial government levels.
This interactive webinar with experts from the BC Centre for Palliative Care and Fraser Health will introduce you to their work in palliative care and provide strategies you can use to embed these practices into day-to-day operations.
Event Details:
Date: Oct 02 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
Join BCCPA’s Lunch and Learn to explore the topic of “Cannabis in Seniors’ Care: Reducing Stigma and Supporting Wellness Through Education,” presented by Terese Bowors, a certified cannabis wellness coach with EduCanNation.
About the webinar:
Seniors are the fastest-growing demographic exploring therapeutic cannabis for managing symptoms such as chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Yet many find themselves coming up short when seeking informed education and support to navigate this option confidently. This session equips care leaders with science-based education and awareness, empowering them to offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to residents who express interest in cannabis as part of their wellness journey.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis for seniors, exploring evidence-based applications alongside strategies to address common misconceptions and stigmas. The session highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment where seniors feel respected and informed in their choices. Care leaders who find this topic compelling will also leave with resources to further their education on therapeutic cannabis. This presentation focuses on how education and understanding can promote client-centered practices and improve overall well-being.
Attendees will learn practical approaches to engaging residents, families, and healthcare providers in conversations about cannabis, ensuring safe access and fostering informed decision-making.
Key highlights include:
- Insights into why seniors are turning to cannabis at unprecedented rates and the barriers they face in accessing reliable information.
- A review of current scientific evidence on cannabis’s role in seniors’ wellness.
- Strategies for addressing stigma and facilitating informed, respectful conversations in care settings.
- Guidance on supporting safe access while encouraging ongoing exploration of this evolving field.
This interactive session equips participants with tools to meet the needs of seniors exploring cannabis, fostering environments of respect and informed choice. Join us to explore how education can transform perceptions, reduce stigma, and support seniors on their wellness journeys.
On Demand
Click the links below to view recordings of past Lunch + Learn sessions.
Reducing Barriers to Recruitment for Health Care Assistants
Paid Sick Leave in Seniors’ Care & Living
The COVID-19 Presumptive Clause: What Care Providers Need to Know
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Seniors Living and Care Staff
Screening for COVID-19: Using Rapid Tests in Continuing Care Settings
Technology Solutions for the Health Human Resource Crisis
You Don’t Need to Do it Alone: Supporting Families Through Grief and Loss
