[Article] Home Support Opportunities In BC
Community care – and especially care of the elderly – is a frequently neglected area of medicine. As a physician, I can recall the “hidden curriculum” of medical school that encouraged students to engage maximally in the exciting areas of acute care like surgery and intensive care. Compared to this, the daily work of caring for people and keeping them home was commonly seen as less interesting, and it remains considerably less compensated. This neglect extends beyond physicians to other parts of the health system as well, where funding and effort tend to radiate outwards from the hospital.
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Dr. Kevin Wade, CD, MD, CCFP(PC)
Chief Medical Officer @ Gravitii.care
Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine
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By
Dr. Kevin Wade | Gravitii Technologies
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Published
Sep 13, 2024
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Subject Area
- Caregiving & Caregiver Support
- Home Support
- Technology
- Ageism
- General Health and Wellness
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
- Leadership, Training, Coaching, Mentoring
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
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Audience
- Academics
- Funders
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
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Category
- Best Practices
- Advocacy
- Evidence-based & emerging practices
- Research & Evidence
- Better at Home Resources