Happy Family Day weekend from BCCPA & EngAge BC!
February 20th is Family Day, a special day for Canadians to spend time with their loved ones. This weekend, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC would like to wish a Happy Family Day to all the family caregivers across B.C. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the important role […]
Announcing Kim Slater as the winner of the 2023 Family Champion of the Year Award
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce Kim Slater as the winner of the Family Champion of the Year Award for the 9th Annual BC Care Awards. For over 20 years, Kim Slater has dedicated his time, energy, expertise, and compassion to improving long-term care for people living in B.C. In 2001, Kim […]
Family and resident advocate Kim Slater retires from role as chair of Family Councils of BC
After more than twenty years of work dedicated to strengthening the long-term care sector, Kim Slater has announced that he will be retiring from his role as Chair of the Family Councils of BC. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has had many opportunities to work with Mr. Slater over the years. In March 2021, Kim […]
The Best Visit Possible: new guide focuses on the needs of families during COVID-19
COVBurnaby, BC (September 22, 2020): As the COVID-19 crisis continues to raise the risks for the seniors living and care sector, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC are releasing a new guide to enhance in-person and online visits that support the best quality of life possible for residents of long-term care and assisted […]