By Shannon Daub & Janine Farrell We have been surprised, to say the least, at the lack of public discourse around health care during this election period. As a top-of-mind issue for British Columbians, you’d think it would be as central as the always large and looming economy. So what are the burning issues in [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Seniors'
Beyond the economy: Where are BC’s major parties on health care and our aging population?
May 7th, 2013 · Janine Farrell · 9 Comments · Economy, Health care, Seniors
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Final election fact sheet: Enhancing social support for seniors living in BC
May 6th, 2013 · Janine Farrell · Comments Off · Health care, Seniors
We have completed the last of our series of three fact sheets on seniors issues in preparation for the upcoming election! This fact sheet highlights the importance of communities that are inclusive and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. And, while it is important for seniors to “age in place,” they must also be [...]
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BC Office: Fact sheet on affordable housing options for seniors now available.
April 18th, 2013 · Janine Farrell · Comments Off · Health care, Housing & homelessness, Poverty, inequality & welfare, Seniors
BC’s provincial government has said it is committed to ensuring seniors can remain in their homes and “age in place.” Yet, the lack of adequate and affordable housing in BC means many seniors are forced to choose between paying for accommodation or buying food and prescription drugs, accessing transportation or participating in their communities. The [...]
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BC Office: Seniors Fact Sheet Series
March 18th, 2013 · Janine Farrell · 1 Comment · Health care, Poverty, inequality & welfare, Seniors
Here at the CCPA, we are exploring how we can ensure our elders have the resources and supports needed to retain their health and dignity as they grow older. Many British Columbians wonder if our health system will be able to provide a high standard of care to the whole population as the baby boomer [...]
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Seniors Advocate position a mixed bag of hopeful and disappointing
February 21st, 2013 · Janine Farrell · 2 Comments · Health care, Provincial budget & finance, Seniors
A year ago (February 2012), the province’s Ombudsperson released a comprehensive report addressing the crisis in BC’s home and community care system, including 176 recommendations for a creating a more accessible and accountable system. The centrepiece of the provincial government’s response was the announcement that it would create an Office of the Seniors Advocate, following [...]
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