Along with seniors living in care, families have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions on family visits in long-term care and assisted living have taken a major physical and emotional toll on the health and well-being of seniors and their caregivers. Throughout the pandemic many advocates have argued that the visitation restrictions have been much too strict, and even risk violating the rights of seniors living in care. The BC Care Providers Association has advocated for policies that carry the appropriate balance between ensuring the safety of residents and staff. and supporting quality of life, through family connections.
In addition to looking at how COVID-19 visitation restrictions have impacted seniors and their families and how a better balance can be sought, this Care to Chat will look at the important role that family caregivers play across the seniors living and care continuum. We will look at ways care providers throughout the province can better support families, in order to truly put families first.
Moderator: Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers Association
Confirmed Panelists:
- Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate
- Barb McLean, Executive Director, Family Caregivers of BC
- Dr. Maria Chung, Clinical Assistant Professor, Geriatric Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
- Ron Pike, Executive Director, Elim Village
Thank you to our sponsors who make these conversations happen:
- Title Sponsor: Rexall Health Solutions
- Gold Sponsor: Point Click Care
- Silver Sponsors: Medical Pharmacies Group and Sobeys National Pharmacy Group
Care to Chat: Putting Seniors and Families First
- Thursday Feb 11 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Zoom
