Seniors Deserve Better
BCNU is proud to be a strong advocate for seniors and the nurses who care for them. By 2031, one in four people in BC will be over the age of 65. An aging population means nurses working in long-term care homes are facing constant challenges in their effort to provide quality care. Chronic underfunding, overworked staff and dangerous and heavy workloads are all symptoms of a system in crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has also exposed serious deficiencies in the long-term care system, and BCNU is calling on all levels of government to prioritize seniors’ well-being.
Take Action Today
- The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is asking nurses and Canadians to take action. You can make a difference by sending a message to the federal government telling them that it’s time to invest in seniors’ care and fix the crisis in Canada’s long-term care system.
The Seniors Advocate is calling on the Province to address the increasing shortfall in long-term care bed supply. This systemic review reveals BC is not prepared to care for the most vulnerable seniors today or in the future due to the ongoing, increasing shortage of long-term care beds. Read the full report here. Visit the Seniors Advocate website to learn more.
Other Resources
- The BC Health Coalition is calling for improvements to publicly funded home support and an end to for-profit long-term care. Read more about the organization’s goal to implement the transformation of Seniors Care in BC.
- The Institute for Research on Public Policy features reports that look at the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic
BCNU Support
Members can submit requests for support from our membership department and occupational health and safety department – prevention team on this BCNU Support page.