Independent Living
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Residents in Kelowna independent living facility upset over licensing changeBut the Kelowna care home will soon operate as long term care and that is not sitting well with the six residents that live there.NewsFeb 2, 2021
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B.C. seniors’ group calls for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine for those in independent livingBCSLA CEO Lee Coonfer said early in the pandemic, independent living facilities were overlooked for government funding as the virus rampaged through long term care centres.HealthDec 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: B.C. man says mother at risk from gaps in support for certain seniors’ homesIndependent living facilities in B.C. do not qualify for provincially funded infection control or personal protective equipment, and aren't covered by a ban on staff working in multiple homes.Apr 9, 2020
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Death at Saskatoon Lighthouse could spawn changesA woman was found dead at a Saskatoon shelter earlier this week.CanadaAug 15, 2019
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Construction starts on Regina condo for those living with intellectual disabilitiesEach resident will have his or her own condo as well as plenty of shared space for group activities and the option of shared meals.CanadaMay 15, 2019
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County of Simcoe launches new age-friendly seniors housing grant programThe County of Simcoe has approved $500,000 in annual funding towards the new Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program.CanadaSep 5, 2018
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Calgary agency that helps people with developmental disabilities to hire 50 new workersThe Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre needs 50 new community resource workers with a passion for helping others.EconomySep 21, 2017
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New national hub to support healthy aging opens in FrederictionA new hub at York Care Centre will be home to researchers who will ensure Canadians benefit from new and emerging technologies that support healthy living for the growing population of seniors and their caregivers.CanadaMay 16, 2017
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