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Law job opportunity! Are you a policy nerd looking for an alternative legal career? We are hiring another team member for the @VCHhealthcare Policy Office. @VCHCareers: https://t.co/ImfJHyMn1W
On today's episode we are joined by Krista James. Krista is a lawyer, writer, feminist, and community organizer. Krista most recently served twelve years as the National Director of the @CCElderLaw before joining Vancouver Coastal Health as a Policy Director.
Be #Mendful in 2023 and help reduce fashion waste. Stitching is a practical form of meditation. If you cannot repair your own clothing, here are some Vancouver area businesses that can help you ❤️
Aim to connect, not correct. Another short video shows how simple strategies can support people living with #Dementia. It’s better to focus on addressing people’s current needs rather than clarifying whether they remember things correctly
We all want a little understanding. This short PSA shows the importance of connecting with someone living with dementia, rather than correcting them. To learn more ways you can become dementia friendly, visit https://t.co/bvJY7j586y.
Story raises questions about whether BC driving competence test evaluates the right skills or discriminates against people with short term memory issues @clasbc@humanrights4BC#Dementia#Ageism
Such a pleasure to have worked all the staff at @mclellanherbert over the years - huge supporters of @CCElderLaw’s work and champions of #ElderLaw CPD❤️
Hey friends, today is my last day with @CCElderLaw after an amazing 15 years. Good #LawReform & policy work is all about learning from, working with, & listening to the people. So thanks for supporting my work here. You will find me at @VCHhealthcare in the new year ❤️