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Monday, 29 February 2016
Living My Culture
Reblogged from Info Long-Term Care
A new service from the Canadian Virtual Hospice, Living My Culture is a website featuring an extensive video series from the voice of Indigenous people, sharing their beliefs and perspectives on palliative care.
There are videos of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals talking about traditions, rituals, spirituality, expectations of care and a variety of other related topics.
This resource can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1VEwbQP
A new service from the Canadian Virtual Hospice, Living My Culture is a website featuring an extensive video series from the voice of Indigenous people, sharing their beliefs and perspectives on palliative care.
There are videos of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals talking about traditions, rituals, spirituality, expectations of care and a variety of other related topics.
This resource can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1VEwbQP
Monday, 22 February 2016
Thursday, 18 February 2016
DABC - Provincial Budget Announcement - PWD Changes
Community Update
September 1st Increase to PWD
benefit rates
and changes to the Bus Pass Program
Dear Community Partner,
The February 16th 2016
provincial budget contained some significant changes for people receiving the
Persons with Disabilities benefit (PWD) which will start on September 1st 2016. Below is
a description of the changes taken from communications from the Ministry of
Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI):
·
People with the PWD designation will receive a $77 per month
increase to their support allowance.
·
PWD
recipients will no longer be able to purchase an annual bus pass for a $45
annual fee.
·
PWD
recipients who want to continue receiving a subsidized bus pass through the
Ministry will pay $52 per month, plus an annual $45 administration fee. The $52
will be deducted from people’s monthly cheque.
·
After
September 1st, individuals who decide they don’t want to have the
$52 a month bus pass can turn it in at any time and get the $77 increase for the
following months.
·
PWD
clients who qualify for the Special Transportation Subsidy (STS) will longer
receive an annual lump payment. They will receive the $77 a month increase: $66
of this amount will replace the STS annual lump sum payment.
·
PWD
clients who have been receiving the STS annual payment will have a pro-rated
amount in their April cheque. It will be pro-rated for 5 months (April -
August).
·
There
is no change to the BC Bus Pass Program for low-income seniors or for income
assistance recipients aged 60-64. The Ministry will continue to provide a
subsidized pass to eligible seniors for the annual $45 administration fee.
Rate amounts after September 2016 (single person; we have no information
about couples and family rates):
$983.42 (no bus
pass or Special Transportation Subsidy)
$931.42 (with bus
pass)
$983.42 (includes
Special Transportation Subsidy)
This information is as we understand
the September 1st 2016 changes. We will update this as we receive
more information.
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is very
disappointed with these changes. This rate increase is clearly inadequate and
we are concerned about the impact the elimination of the $45 annual bus pass
program will have for PWD recipients.
Jane Dyson, Executive Director
Robin
Loxton, Advocacy Access Program Director
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Video Series: Dementia and Caregiving
Reblogged from: Info Long-Term Care
The videos include vignettes of people sharing their personal experiences of caregiving and the importance of their social connections. Common themes throughout the videos include coping with feelings of loneliness, feeling overwhelmed and maintaining balance and self-care as a caregiver.
Each video is about 4 minutes in length and is accompanied by a transcript.
This resource can be accessed by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1S0rrGU
The Government of Canada has recently developed and released on the Web a video series intended for seniors and family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia.
The videos include vignettes of people sharing their personal experiences of caregiving and the importance of their social connections. Common themes throughout the videos include coping with feelings of loneliness, feeling overwhelmed and maintaining balance and self-care as a caregiver.
Each video is about 4 minutes in length and is accompanied by a transcript.
This resource can be accessed by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1S0rrGU
Monday, 1 February 2016
Parkinson Society: Communication & Swallow Workshop
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Communication &
Swallow Workshop comes to Coquitlam
This full day workshop will focus on the communication and
swallowing challenges faced by people with Parkinson's (PwP). The interactive
and participatory format will allow attendees to practice treatment
techniques and gain insight from a registered speech-language pathologist.
This workshop is open to those already experiencing communication &
swallowing challenges, as well as those who wish to be proactive in their
treatment. A catered lunch will be provided.
Registration
for this event will close on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
Unable to
make this event? We will be offering a number of Communication & Swallow
Workshops across the province in 2016. Learn
more about events nearest to you.
For more
information contact Caroline Wiggins at:
604.662.3240 or 1.800.668.3330 | cwiggins@parkinson.bc.ca |
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