News Items tag as: Care homes

How one Kamloops care home tried to connect seniors with loved ones
October 26, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A Kamloops long-term care home went above and beyond to connect their residents with their loved ones last week.
Senior's advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
June 29, 2016 - 2:30 PM

OKANAGAN - More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last year, according to an investigation by B.C.’s seniors advocate.
Prosecution not in the public's interest: son of slain senior
November 29, 2013 - 12:29 PM

VERNON - Families on both sides of a tragic care home assault resulting in the death of a Vernon man agree prosecution was not the answer.
Senior under investigation for Kamloops care home attack dies
October 03, 2013 - 6:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - The 71-year-old man who caused the death of fellow patient Jack Shippobotham has died at a Kamloops care home.
Managing risk to patients, nurses in care homes
August 28, 2013 - 8:30 AM

"THERE WERE CLIENTS WE'D NEVER VISIT ALONE"
Assaults at care facilities not so uncommon
August 22, 2013 - 8:45 AM

"WE BLAME (IHA) COMPLETELY"
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

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OKIB 'deeply concerned' Splatsin building houses in Vernon warehouse
A housing initiative from the Splatsin First Nation that will see pre-fabricated houses built in a warehouse in Vernon has been met with ire by the Okanagan Indian Band, which takes issue that the warehouse is located on the unceded territory of

How one Kamloops care home tried to connect seniors with loved ones