This is a Personal Care Home (PCH) in Saskatoon, one of hundreds of similar projects in the province. They are privately owned facilities that usually although not always provide bed-sitting room type accommodation plus care for individuals requiring personal care usually but certainly not always at a lower level than that provided in Special CareRead more
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In late 2025 the BC Care Providers Assocation in partnership with the Westbridge Group published some very shocking results from a comprehensive survey undertaken earlier that year. The survey focused on the Independent Living (IL) sector, meaning seniors housing projects that provide hospitality services such as meals, housekeeping, socialization activities and related services. Our nationalRead more
This book was published in 2010. It is based partly on one-on-one interviews with 160 residents of properties owned and operated by the BC Seniors Living Association, now part of the BC Care Providers Association. Although it’s a little dated it still provides a wealth of useful information. Here’s an excerpt from the back cover.Read more
I haven’t posted a new blog for more than 3 years. No excuses. I have now resolved to post at least one new blog per week. A colleague asked me recently why I wanted to start blogging again. I told her that my primary reason was to to share what I have learned about seniorsRead more