‘It’s really gotten worse’
The pandemic has spawned a host of problems — to say the least. Yet it also has exacerbated an ongoing problem in Canada, affecting some of our most vulnerable citizens: seniors. That’s not just because the virus often poses a greater danger to their health than younger individuals. The pandemic has also sparked a sharp […]
BC residents urged to check on older people during historic heat wave
The following is a press release sent by BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC: June 25, 2021 (Burnaby, BC) – B.C.’s extreme heat over the next several days has the province’s leading voice for seniors care and living providers urging everyone to monitor elderly family members, friends and neighbours. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning […]