News releases & updates from the Seniors Care Project (BC)
Seniors Care Project (BC) News Releases & Updates
New study shows retirement security is colour coded in Canada
Data reveal significant inequalities in income between Indigenous, racialized and white seniors, as well as in retirement savings for adults
June 16, 2021Une nouvelle étude montre que la sécurité de la retraite se classe par couleur au Canada
Une nouvelle étude montre que la sécurité de la retraite se classe par couleur au Canada
June 16, 2021Half of single BC seniors living on $25K or less per year
Study details alarming rise in economic insecurity among BC seniors; single women at highest risk
April 5, 2017Only 6% of BC Ombudsperson’s recommendations for addressing crisis in seniors care implemented by provincial government: report
November 14, 2013Continued reductions in access to seniors care lead to hospital overcrowding, longer wait times: study
July 11, 2012BC government response to Ombudsperson’s report seriously inadequate: seniors care expert
February 16, 2012Province falls short on promise of 5,000 long-term care beds, seniors’ access to home and residential care drops: study
April 15, 2009Reduced access to home support leaving frail seniors isolated
Health system missing key preventive means to postpone and avoid more costly care
June 5, 2006A closer look at inequality and poverty among seniors
April 5, 2017New report on seniors care in BC
November 14, 2013Improve seniors care to improve healthcare for all
July 10, 2012BC Ombudsperson releases roadmap for seniors care
February 20, 2012Remaining Light screening kit available
June 30, 2011