Krista James

Lawyer. Mom. Feminist. Policy geek.
Tweets on elder law, human rights, health policy & social justice.
Access to justice & plain language writing nerd
She/her

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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

[Krista James @KristaElan]

Mostly off Twitterland these days, but here you are… I had a good chat with the folks at @offthetracks_ about my journey in the world of law

[Off the Tracks Podcast @offthetracks_]

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.

[Krista James @KristaElan]

@IvaCheung @HealthJusticeCA That’s amazing news. Good people doing fabulous work

[Krista James @KristaElan]

Hardly on Twitter these days but it still rocks for these gems

[Ottawa Health Law, Policy and Ethics @OttawaHealthLaw]

For those who missed it: you can now view our event on the ethics and human rights of Ontario’s Fixing Long Term Care Act, online. With @bruyerecare @AMSHealthcare @KristaElan @DrSamirSinha @amytmhsu @PTanuseputro @picardonhealth
https://t.co/RuQmiFmuT6

[AGE-WELL @AGEWELL_NCE]

The deadline to apply for the Karen Kobayashi Memorial Award in #Technology and #Aging is TOMORROW! ⌛️

Apply now here ➡️ https://t.co/UMdbJWWlyS

#AgeTech #epicHQP #Innovation #GradSchool #KMob #ImpSci

[Krista James @KristaElan]

Thanks everyone! A really insightful conversation with ideas for how the health system can better support older people and their families

[Ottawa Health Law, Policy and Ethics @OttawaHealthLaw]

A fantastic discussion this afternoon on Ontario's Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Bill 7 - thanks to @KristaElan @DrSamirSinha @amytmhsu @PTanuseputro @picardonhealth, @JaneMeadus @lgottawa @OttawaHealthLaw @bruyerecare @AMSHealthcare and to all the participants!

[Krista James @KristaElan]

@JimMannBC Now you are our agent the inside 😉 But seriously, this is wonderful. You can have such a positive influence

[Colleen M. Flood @ColleenFlood2]

Should the elderly "bed-blockers" be forced into the 1st long-term place available? Come listen to the experts on Fri January 13 w/ @picardonhealth, @KristaElan, @DrSamirSinha, @amytmhsu, @PTanuseputro. All welcome! https://t.co/aKe5s56B7C @AMShealthcare @bruyerecare

[Ottawa Health Law, Policy and Ethics @OttawaHealthLaw]

Join @ottawahealthlaw and @bruyerecare on Fri January 13 for a discussion of Ontario's "Fixing Long-Term Care Act". w/ @picardonhealth, @KristaElan, @DrSamirSinha, @amytmhsu, @PTanuseputro. All welcome! https://t.co/yfD7qAD0Pb

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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 ❤️

[Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @iona_bonamis]

Want to make your clothing and shoes last longer? Here are some great local businesses that can help with that!

https://t.co/78bJXkvr6X

[Krista James @KristaElan]

Congrats to @BCLawInstitute for winning a #Clawbie for its gender diverse writing guide!

[Steve Matthews @stevematthews]

2022 Clawbies: Canadian Law Blog Awards https://t.co/44s51dF30e

[Krista James @KristaElan]

Skiing right outside my apartment in Vancouver = winter joy #VancouverSnowDay

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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

[Alzheimer Society of B.C. @AlzheimerBC]

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.

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

Family questions if B.C. driving test is fair for mother with mild dementia https://t.co/wWgC1EdQGQ

[CNPEA @cnpea]

We were thrilled to co-author an article with @KristaElan of @CCElderLaw for @CBA_BC's #BarTalkMagazine about the pivotal role that #lawyers can play in #ElderAbuse prevention & response.
https://t.co/xh3vPXZniW
#FutureUs

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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❤️

[McLellan Herbert @mclellanherbert]

@KristaElan @CCElderLaw @VCHhealthcare You will be missed Krista! All the best in your new role.

[Krista James @KristaElan]

@igrantubc @CCElderLaw @VCHhealthcare Thanks @igrantubc for your support of our work

[Krista James @KristaElan]

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 ❤️

[Krista James @KristaElan]

@athenalaw604 @CCElderLaw @VCHhealthcare Me too!!