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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 10:00 AM
The First Nations Health Authority and the Ministry of Health released the first edition of the BC Elders' Guide.
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors, Linda Larson issued the following statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15:
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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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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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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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Friday, February 8, 2013 10:15 AM
Delta seniors will benefit from a $20,000 age-friendly grant to help address the needs of the municipality's senior residents.
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