The association says wages aren’t the problem, but blames the recruitment woes on barriers for out-of-province care aides to get the proper approvals to work in B.C. Continue reading
Moose Jaw’s senior citizen centres are full of activities to keep seniors active, but both centres are struggling to stay open. Continue reading
Seniors homes are facing an alarming shortage of care workers, and those in the industry say something needs to be done. Continue reading
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. Continue reading
There is a growing need for improved senior care, and senior care workers in British Columbia. Continue reading
It’s called a “dementia village” because it’s meant to feel like a shared community home, rather than a nursing home. Continue reading
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One in four Quebecers older than 15 are caregivers to an aging or ill loved one. It can be demanding and exhausting; many of them say they often feel alone – and that there’s no one to take care of them. Continue reading
The BC NDP says they are spending the money over three years to increase the number of hours of direct care for seniors living in residential care facilities. Continue reading
Dozens of workers and members of the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) turned out to a rally in Coquitlam on Sunday, protesting against major layoffs at two of the city’s seniors care homes. Continue reading
“Maybe they’d have better success in getting a care aide if they paid the wage rate they were funded to pay,” said Isobel Mackenzie. Continue reading