Upcoming Tele-workshops and Webinars for Family Caregivers Fall 2012 Tele-workshops and Webinars Space still available. Register now to reserve your spot! Click on the titles below for a full description of each tele-workshop and webinar. Free BC-Wide Tele-workshops The Value of Acceptance: Managing the Changes Associated with Caregiving Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM [...]

BC Family Caregiver Week 2012 is officially proclaimed and takes place May 5 - 11 Family Caregiver Week (FCW) is a time to thank, support and educate both family caregivers and the general public on issues of concern for family caregivers in BC. During the week take time to recognize and acknowledge the work you [...]

Hello Friends, Join us on Thursday, March 8, 10:00AM-11:30AM for a province-wide conference call to discuss BC Ombudsperson Kim Carter’s comprehensive recommendations for improving quality, accessibility, and accountability in BC’s home and community care system. Ms. Carter’s recommendations were released February 14 as part of her second and final report on her province-wide investigation into [...]

From the Vancouver Sun: Have we reached a turning point for seniors care? By Ed Helfrich, Vancouver Sun February 21, 2012 The seniors' care report released last week by B.C.'s Ombudsperson has made the clearest case yet that the challenges of our aging society are no longer falling at the feet of future leaders. They [...]

COST ON HIRING A DOMESTIC UNDER A LIVE IN CAREGIVER PROGRAM Minimum Wage Effective:  May 1, 2012                $10.25/hr (Based on a 40 hour week schedule)   Gross  $           1,776.66 Minus B. Employee`s Deductions Tax  $               113.79 EI 32.51 CPP 73.51 Net (before room and board)  $           1,556.85     C. Employer`s Contributions EI  $                45.51 [...]

Seniors Advocate Expected as part of premier`s plan Vancouver Sun, February 14, 2012 VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal government will today announce its new strategy for seniors, including a commitment to create an independent advocate, The Vancouver Sun has learned. The announcement comes the same day B.C. Ombudsperson Kim Carter is expected to [...]

Courtesy of the Vancouver Sun: Love and romance keep seniors healthy Those with strong social connections less likely to develop physical and emotional issues By Heather Yundt, Postmedia NewsFebruary 14, 2012 Three quarters of a century ago, Tom Rowland fell for Rita Forsey at a party. He was 22, she was 18. "I was betaken [...]

Date: Feb 17, 2012, Feb 18, 2012 Time: Friday, February 17 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Price: $10/child/creativity class + access to performances and hands-on activities. $5/child for access to performances and hands-on activities without a creativity class. It’s back and bigger than ever! Richmond’s creatively interactive [...]

Dementia 2012: Putting Research into Practice – Saturday, January 28, 8:50am – 12:30pm Patients, family members, caregivers and members of the public are invited to attend this forum where UBC researchers will present their research on the progress made on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. For more information visit: http://www.ubcneurology.com/Putting_Research_into_Practice_2012.pdf To RSVP email adubc@interchange.ubc.ca or phone 604-827-1080.   Investors [...]