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Friday, June 13, 2014 9:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake announced an additional $2 million in funding for United Way's Better at Home program, which provides non-medical supports to help seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible.
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Sunday, May 25, 2014 9:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of Paramedic Services Week, May 25 - 31, 2014:
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 10:15 AM
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The Government of British Columbia has appointed Isobel Mackenzie as Canada's first seniors advocate.
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Friday, September 13, 2013 1:00 PM
The Ministry of Health is clarifying information that has been reported about the province's Home and Community Care policy for publicly subsidized residential care.
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Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:00 PM
Continued funding of $500,000 for the Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grant program will help support seniors in every region of British Columbia.
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Friday, April 5, 2013 11:15 AM
United Way of the Lower Mainland will receive an additional $5 million to enhance Better at Home.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:10 AM
Eight local governments have received Age-friendly BC Recognition for their actions in supporting older residents to remain healthy and active in their communities.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:15 AM
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With the selection of 11 new service providers for the Better at Home program, more B.C. seniors will benefit from assistance with non-medical services such as grocery shopping and snow removal to support them in living independently in their own homes.
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Monday, March 4, 2013 9:06 AM
Our government continues to place a high priority on improving services for seniors. We have followed through on our commitment to establish an Office of the Seniors' Advocate.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:50 PM
Legislation was introduced in British Columbia to create the Seniors' Advocate Act, which will help build a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors' care.
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