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Janine Farrell
Janine Farrell is a researcher whose work examines the impact of socio-political, economic, historical, and environmental factors on the health of individuals and populations in Canada. She is committed to integrating grassroots and community-based action and research with macro level approaches to social change, including progressive policy reform, for the promotion of justice and equity in health care for all. Janine is the former Seniors Care Researcher at the CCPA-BC.
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The Ombudsperson’s Report on Seniors Care
A Brief Analysis of the Government’s (Non)Response
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Why wheelchair fees are not fair and what they say about the state of seniors care in BC
The recent announcement of a $25/month user fee for wheelchairs used by people in long-term care facilities in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions…
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Why wheelchair fees are not ‘fair’ and what they say about the state of seniors care in BC
The recent announcement of a $25/month user fee for wheelchairs used by people in long-term care facilities in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions…
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Final election fact sheet: Enhancing social support for seniors living in BC
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…
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Beyond the economy: Where are BC’s major parties on health care and our aging population?
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…
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Seniors Fact Sheet: Social Support
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Enhancing Social Support for Seniors Living in BC Although it is important for seniors to “age in… -
BC Office: Fact sheet on affordable housing options for seniors now available.
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…
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Seniors Fact Sheet: Housing
Affordable Housing Options for Seniors Living in BC Introduction BC’s provincial government has said it is committed… -
BC Office: Seniors Fact Sheet Series
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…
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Seniors Advocate position a mixed bag of hopeful and disappointing
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…
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Spot the Seniors: 2013 Budget Edition
As mentioned in last week’s Speech from the Throne and Tuesday’s 2013 provincial budget, BC’s population is aging. It’s projected the seniors population in BC…
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