Care to Chat Wrap Up: Cultivating dementia-friendly communities and care
Last month, we held our sold-out Care to Chat titled Cultivating Compassionate Communities: Best Practices in Caring for People Living with Dementia. Our esteemed panelists brought invaluable insights and strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia. The discussion was not only enlightening, but also deeply touching and personal for […]
Care to Chat: Hear from Elroy Jespersen, co-founder of the first dementia village in Canada
On February 20th, join us for a moving dialogue on dementia-friendly communities featuring esteemed panelists like Elroy Jespersen, who opened the Village Langley under Verve Senior Living – the first dementia village in Canada. In 1989, Elroy shifted careers from Community Recreation to working in seniors care as a general manager with Diversicare (now Verve […]
Upcoming Care to Chat to feature Alzheimer Society of BC’s Paul Blanchet
On February 20th, join us for a moving dialogue on dementia featuring esteemed panelists like Paul Blanchet, member of Alzheimer Society of BC’s Board of Directors. Titled Cultivating Compassionate Communities: Best Practices in Caring for People Living with Dementia, this Care to Chat session follows the recent release of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s report The […]
Upcoming Care to Chat to feature broadcaster Jody Vance
BC Care Providers Association is pleased to announce that long-time broadcaster Jody Vance will be moderating our Care to Chat panel on dementia care next month. A born and raised Vancouverite, Jody built her career in radio and TV in B.C. before her big break. With the launch of Sportsnet in 2000, Jody moved east […]
Care to Chat to feature Jennifer Lyle, CEO of Alzheimer Society of BC
BC Care Providers Association is excited to announce that Jennifer Lyle, CEO of Alzheimer Society of BC, will be joining our exciting lineup of panelists for our upcoming Care to Chat on dementia care, happening on February 20th at Surrey’s Civic Hotel. Prior to joining the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Jen was the founding CEO […]
Upcoming Care to Chat to feature Clinical Consultant and PAC Certified Independent Trainer, Jennifer Roach
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce Jennifer Roach as a panelist for the upcoming Care to Chat session on dementia care, happening this February 20th at the Surrey Civic Hotel. Since 2008, Jennifer has been an experienced consultant providing education and assessment services for Arjo customers in the areas of Safe Patient […]
Care to Chat: Cultivating Compassionate Communities – Best Practices in Caring for People Living with Dementia
Marking the conclusion of Alzheimer’s awareness month, join us at the Civic Hotel in Surrey on February 20th, 2024 for an insightful symposium on dementia. This event will delve into crucial aspects of creating dementia-friendly communities and a more dementia-inclusive society. Expert speakers will explore best practices in care home design, education and training, behavioural […]
Care to Chat wrap up: Transforming long-term care through a palliative approach
On November 2nd, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) kicked off the eleventh season of Care to Chat for a panel titled From Long-Term Care to Lasting Comfort: Promoting End-of-Life Journeys with Palliative-Hospice Care in Surrey’s Civic Hotel. Moderated by BCCPA’s very own CEO, Terry Lake, the discussion brought together experts Kelsey Fonda (Account Manager at […]
Arjo is excited to be returning as the Title Sponsor for Care to Chat!
Arjo is excited to be returning as the title sponsor for the 11th season of Care to Chat. At Arjo, Empowering movement is at the heart of everything we do. It’s at the center of our product design philosophy. It’s how we help care providers stay agile and efficient. It’s about enabling caregivers to move […]
