Corus Radio: Charles Adler Tonight showcases long-term care sector challenges
This week the national radio program Charles Adler Tonight has done a series of interviews with experts on the state of long-term care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. During Tuesday night’s show Adler engaged with BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine, where they delved into why British Columbia is faring better in managing this public health crisis […]
CaRES Fund established to provide emergency funding and support for Canadian seniors living sector
Through a two million dollar donation, Chartwell Retirement Residences, Revera Inc., Extendicare, and Sienna Senior Living have established the CaRES Fund to provide one-time, emergency financial grants of up to $10,000 to employees of any senior living operator across Canada – either long-term care or retirement – who are experiencing financial distress. The CaRES Fund […]
Member spotlight: EngAge BC member Amenida Seniors Community recreates famous paintings
Image: Margret Beaver with lampshade as Renoir’s Young Girl in a Straw Hat, 1884. (Karen Schaefer) Earlier this month, Karen Schaefer, the recreation manager at Amenida Seniors Community, helped residents remedy the COVID-19 blues by helping them recreate famous paintings by using whatever they could find as props and clothing. The story has since been […]
Operation Protect nearing goal of collecting one million donated items of PPE for health care workers
SafeCare BC’s Operation Protect is nearing its goal of collecting one million donated items of personal protective equipment for health care workers. We need the public’s help in reaching this milestone number. In response to a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers, SafeCare BC launched Operation Protect seven weeks ago and […]
Protecting yourself from COVID-19 frauds and scams
This article was originally published on Route 65. Many people are understandably concerned about their health and well-being during these times of uncertainty. Unfortunately, fraudsters are using COVID-19 as an opportunity to trick the public, with seniors being most vulnerable. It is becoming difficult to identify fraudulent activities from legitimate ones with new technology, so […]
Funding the COVID-19 crisis in care: B.C. providers feeling the strain
Seniors’ care providers across the province are calling upon the Government of British Columbia to provide emergency financial relief to support the ongoing fight against the coronavirus. While funding has begun to flow in other Canadian provinces to care homes, providers in British Columbia who are feeling the strain of increasing COVID-related costs say the […]
“Team B.C.” approach touted in BCCPA CEO op-ed
BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine’s latest op-ed in the Vancouver Sun delves into how the “Team B.C.” approach helped to slow down the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care, assisted living, and independent living. “Led by Minister of Health Adrian Dix, a unique ‘Team B.C.’ approach was undertaken in which private care providers co-ordinated our pandemic […]
B.C. bends the curve: Lynn Valley Care Centre clear of coronavirus
Feature photo: Care staff at Lynn Valley Care Centre seen cheering now they are “COVID-19 free” COVID-19 has struck parts of our country hard, and long-term care has been especially impacted in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec where the Canadian military have been mobilized to support care homes. In B.C., the populations within long-term […]
BC Lieutenant Governor: Thank you, care providers, for your selfless efforts
The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, sends personal correspondence to BCCPA In a letter addressed to BC Care Providers Association, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Janet Austin paid tribute to the province’s seniors’ care providers for their ongoing efforts and dedication to managing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping older adults […]
