Seniors' Advocate
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New Brunswick long-term care unprepared for next generation of aging seniorsNew Brunswick's seniors advocate says the province will need to rethink its long-term care offerings to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.CanadaMar 13
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Simon Fraser University professor, gerontologist is B.C.’s new seniors advocateDan Levitt says he's "deeply honoured" to be appointed the province's second seniors advocate, and thanked current advocate Isobel Mackenzie, who is retiring in April.Jan 26
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More staff needed at B.C. care homes, seniors’ advocate reportsA survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in B.C. recommends the provincial government increases staff, improves food and boosts access to community services.HealthNov 16, 2023
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Profit outpacing costs in B.C. long-term care facilities, seniors’ advocate saysA report from B.C. seniors' advocate says profits for contracted long-term care facilities are growing faster than expenses such as as direct care costs and staff wages.HealthSep 25, 2023
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New Brunswick seniors advocate says more accountability and transparency is neededThe seniors advocate in New Brunswick says only two of the recommendations made in the death of a man in long-term care have been fully implemented.HealthJul 13, 2023
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Rising cost, demand spurs call for review of B.C.’s assisted-living regulationsThe percentage of British Columbians aged over 75 is slated to grow by 65 per cent in the next two decades, meaning even more demand for assisted-living, the seniors advocate says.HealthJun 28, 2023
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Death of Winnipeg woman waiting for palliative home care renews call for Manitoba seniors’ advocate'For this gentleman and his wife, to have had to go through this is just unconscionable.'HealthMar 2, 2023
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B.C. seniors’ advocate calls on province to drop fees for home care"We need a fundamental restructuring of our home support program if we are going to meet the needs of a growing seniors population," Isobel Mackenzie said.HealthFeb 23, 2023
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N.B. seniors advocate launches review of long-term care systemSeniors advocate Kelly Lamrock says the time feels right for a review of the system, which has been suffering from chronic recruitment and retention issues for years.HealthFeb 13, 2023
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Victoria seniors stage protest at vacant school field, seeking park space for eldersAbout 100 seniors took part in the protest near the land owned by the Greater Victoria School District, and say they are being shut out of green space near their homes.PoliticsSep 27, 2022
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