BC seniors
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B.C.’s seniors advocate launches review into elder abuseIsobel Mackenzie said in her annual review that there were just over 5,500 total calls to the information line in 2019, an increase of 27 per cent from the year before.Dec 8, 2020
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B.C. seniors need more protection as COVID-19 pandemic’s 2nd wave hits: reportKey recommendations include the use of rapid testing protocols and clear guidelines on how essential family caregivers can stay safely connected to their loved ones.HealthNov 19, 2020
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North Okanagan company creates ‘safe bubble’ visitation room for care homesA North Okanagan manufacturing company says it has created a solution to one of the biggest issues surrounding lockdown restrictions during the pandemic.CanadaOct 30, 2020
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Coronavirus: Survey launched regarding visiting restrictions at B.C. care homes"We really do need to find a way to try and reestablish safe contacts so people can have that connection back again."HealthAug 27, 2020
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Nearly 500 more long-term care beds coming to B.C.’s Interior Health regionThere are currently about 6,000 long-term care beds across the Interior Health region.HealthJul 13, 2020
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Interior Health takes control of seniors home in Summerland due to concerns of inadequate careOutside administrators have been appointed to run other Retirement Concepts care homes in Nanaimo, Comox and Victoria.Feb 24, 2020
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B.C. seniors will no longer have to accept first available long-term care bedSeniors in British Columbia will have more long-term care options and choices starting this month.HealthJul 3, 2019
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BC Care Providers Association projects 2,800 vacant jobs in senior care over five yearsThose jobs range from care-aids to registered nurses.HealthJun 26, 2018
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Housing crisis in B.C. pushing seniors to brink of homelessness: advocatesSkyrocketing rents and dwindling affordable-housing units in Vancouver are driving seniors to the brink of homelessness, forcing some to couch surf, seek roommates or even live in cars, advocates say.NewsDec 17, 2017
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Survey gives mixed grades to B.C. seniors’ care homesThe survey found seniors feel safe and respected, but many say they aren't getting the care or services they need.HealthSep 15, 2017
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