Launch of our special care home video series

NBSCHA/AFSSNB Bulletin d'information janvier-février 2025 Francais

https://mailchi.mp/6c682035608a/bulletin-lassociation-des-foyers-de-soins-speciaux-du-nb-bulletin-de-janvierfvrier-2025?e=65cbc5b609

NBSCHA/AFSSNB January-February 2025 Newsletter - English

https://mailchi.mp/0fe6f8e41fa6/newsletter-new-brunswick-special-care-home-association-january-february-2025?e=65cbc5b609

Nurses Retention Bonus $10,000

Jan Seely, President of the NBSCHA/AFSSNB speaks with Jeanne Armstrong on CBC Information Morning Fredericton - December 9, 2024 about why the Special Care Home registered nurses and LPN's must be included in this important bonus.

Advocate launches major review of N.B.'s long-term-care sector

Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick’s child, youth and seniors’ advocate, wants to examine the shortage of workers, how the sector is governed, and why so many seniors are waiting in hospitals while vacancies exist. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)

Seniors advocate Kelly Lamrock calls for changes to long-term care

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.7142895

New Brunswick spending close to $50 million towards special care wages

The New Brunswick government is committing close to $50 million to increase wages for the people who work with a portion of the province's vulnerable population.

Nursing home wait list hits record high — and is now holding up 500 hospital beds

The number of New Brunswick seniors waiting to get into a nursing home has reached a record high, and nearly 500 of the people on that list are waiting in hospital beds that could be used for acute care, according to a seniors' advocate.

N.B.'s plan to get more hospital patients into long-term care long overdue, say operators

Special care home operators say a plan by the province to move hospital patients into long-term care facilities faster is a welcome move, but long overdue.

Special care homes want to be part of solution for hundreds of homeless people

Special care homes have vacant rooms and want to help those in need of supportive housing this winter

Shift - NB with Vanessa Vander Valk

Wages are going up for those who work in special care homes in the province - to $19 an hour. It's a good start, but not as high as some advocates were hoping for. We speak to Jan Seely, president of the New Brunswick Special Care Home Association.

$27.4 million increase in funding for adult residential facilities

RIVERVIEW (GNB) – The provincial government is increasing the funding allocated to adult residential facilities for services provided to seniors and to people with a disability.

Long-term care workers want better access to vaccinations

Dominic Cardy tells workers to get vaccinated and do it now. Education Minister Dominic Cardy had some strong words for those who work in long-term care homes who haven't been vaccinated — get the shot and do it now.

NBSCHA Affordable. Quality. Now.

New Brunswick Special Care Home Association offers over 400 homes with up to 1000 available beds. Affordable quality health care available right now.

N.B. government announces new funding for special care home providers

Earlier in the week, the New Brunswick government announced new funding to support people working with seniors in the province.