Media Wrap Up: BCCPA’s response to Canada’s 2021 census report on the growing aging population
Statistics Canada released new census data this week indicating that the 85+ years of age demographic is increasing rapidly, doubling over the past decade. Given the current challenges to support the aging population, it’s foreseeable that the elder care sector will be ill-equipped to accommodate the growing number of seniors. In interviews this week with Global […]
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 […]