Tag: BECAUSEYOUCARE

#BecauseYouCare: Ottawa must address deficiencies in seniors’ care, quality of life

By Daniel Fontaine We should live in a society where many seniors live with dignity and comfort in their own homes. But when seniors move into long-term care, it should also be known as their home, not referred to as a “facility.” Last year, for the first time in Canadian history, the population aged 65 […]

CALTC delegation in Ottawa to champion for new seniors’ care investments

“Canada is at a critical juncture when it comes to long-term care” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (February 5, 2019) – The board of directors for the Canadian Association for Long-Term Care (CALTC, pronounced “CAL tek”) led by chair Daniel Fontaine have arrived in Canada’s capital this week for a series of meetings with Members […]

Why MPs should drop by seniors’ ‘care home’

By CALTC Chair, Daniel Fontaine Why should the Federal Government take an active role in supporting seniors’ care? Because you care. We should live in a society where seniors live with dignity and comfort in their own home. When a senior moves into long-term care – it should be known as their home, not referred […]

#BecauseYouCare: MP Ken Hardie first to commit to visiting a care home during campaign

The Canadian Association for Long-Term Care (CALTC), as part of its recently launched #BECAUSEYOUCARE campaign, is calling upon Members of Parliament across the county to visit a long-term care home in their riding during the week of February 10 to 16, 2019. The first-of-its-kind national initiative aims to raise awareness about the work that is being […]

#BECAUSEYOUCARE: National campaign urges MPs/MLAs to visit long-term care homes from Feb 10-16

The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) is urging Members of Parliament across the country to show their commitment to Canada’s seniors by participating in the #BECAUSEYOUCARE campaign. This first-of-a-kind national initiative aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges the long-term care sector continues to face. CALTC will be calling upon on all […]