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, 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, 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 […]
MAiD in B.C.: Care to Chat will delve into medical assistance in dying
Since the passing of federal legislation in June 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 legalization, governments and stakeholders […]
#CareToChat Wrap-up: Dealing with risk & reputation in seniors care
There was no lack of tough questions and bold ideas at BC Care Providers Association’s latest Care to Chat. Last Friday, before a a sold-out audience of 120 care sector stakeholders and members of the public, panelists addressed issues regarding the current state of continuing care in B.C. and Canada, how it is portrayed, and […]
Poll shows majority of British Columbians have positive view of long term care homes
Reputation of long-term care homes strengthened by personal connection November 26, 2018 (Burnaby, BC) — Public opinion of B.C.’s long-term care providers is greatly affected depending on whether individuals have direct experience with seniors care homes, or if they learn about them through media reports, according to a newly released poll by Research Co. conducted […]
Op-ed: How can seniors care not be seen as a ‘risky business’?
By Michael Kary There are times when almost on a weekly basis it seems like the news media in Canada report on the alleged mistreatment of, or substandard care being provided to seniors in long term care, assisted living or home health. These stories have entered the public’s consciousness, helping them to form a negative […]
