Video Replay: Care to Chat Special BC Election 2020 Edition on Seniors
Members of BC Care Providers Association and Denominational Health Association in addition to dozens of registrants interested in seniors health and housing issues attended a special BC Election 2020 Care to Chat. The program opens with an introduction by BCCPA/EngAge BC CEO Terry Lake, then remarks from our Title Sponsor representative from Rexall Health Solutions […]
Special BC Election #CaretoChat to discuss seniors issues
On October 16th, the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) in partnership with Denominational Health Association hosted a special Care to Chat online event featuring representatives of the three major parties vying for your votes in the BC Election. Â Over 150 people registered for this timely and important dialogue between the BC NDP, BC Liberals and […]
Care to Chat wrap-up on new “dementia village” care models
BC Care Providers Association’s Care to Chat on March 6, 2020 in Vancouver was a sold-out event that brought together care providers, academics, persons with dementia and other stakeholders to discuss the future of dementia care including innovative models such as the dementia village. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) CEO, Daniel Fontaine, kicked off the […]
Care to Chat wrap-up: Panel proposes bold ideas and practical strategies on health human resources
BC Care Providers Association’s Care to Chat on January 24th in Vancouver was a sold-out event that brought together care providers, academicians, unions, and government officials to envision a seniors’ care work force of the future. BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine kicked off the event with a set of poll questions for the audience. 43 per […]
Rexall returns as title sponsor for Care to Chat’s seventh season
BC Care Providers Association is pleased to announce the return of Rexall Health Solutions as the title sponsor for Care to Chat. The speaker series sheds light on pressing issues in the seniors’ living sector, and brings thought leaders and experts together to engage in dialogue at a public forum. “Rexall Health Solutions has been […]
#CaretoChat’s sixth season wraps up with a poignant discussion on MAiD
The sixth season of BC Care Providers Association’s Care to Chat speaker series came to an end last Friday with an emotionally-charged discussion on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Before a a sold-out audience of 110 stakeholders and members of the public, panelists addressed the challenges surrounding MAiD since its legalization in Canada. The panel […]
Panelists announced for #CaretoChat on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
The passing of federal legislation in June 2016 to legalize Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care. While governments and stakeholders across Canada have been working together to support the integration and implementation of MAiD within the Canadian health care system, Â the issue remains highly controversial, with some advocating […]
Jody Vance announced as moderator of #CareToChat on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
The passing of federal legislation in June 2016 to legalize Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care. While governments and stakeholders across Canada have been working together to support the integration and implementation of MAiD within the Canadian health care system, Â the issue remains highly controversial, with some advocating […]
MAiD in B.C.: Breaking down issues surrounding medical assistance in dying
By Michael Kary Since the passing of federal legislation[i] in June of 2016 following the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision to authorize physicians to end the lives of consenting patients under certain strict conditions; legalizing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has had a profound impact on seniors care and the continuing care sector. Since […]
