Helping others through experience: Dick Jamer’s story
By Lauren MacDougall When Dick Jamer’s wife Jan was diagnosed with dementia, he wasn’t sure where to turn. “I had no idea what the diagnosis meant or what help was…
Practical nursing program for CCA’s expanded
HALIFAX: More continuing care assistants (CCAs) will be supported to become licensed practical nurses with the expansion of a pilot training program. “The continuing care workforce plays a critical role…
Province announces pilot program to educate more CCAs
HALIFAX: The province has announced that a new continuing care assistant (CCA) program will be tested this year with the goal of improving training and getting more CCAs delivering quality…
N.S. investing to attract, retain Continuing Care workers, add beds
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing about $57 million to support those working in continuing care, add more staff and open more beds more quickly to seniors waiting for long-term care.…