FORSETH: Personally, I am beyond sick and tired, and fed up, with government wanting a pat on the back for doing little more than what we expect of them
This past Friday, the BC government released a news story that … wait for it ………………………… let us know they were doing their job. All smiles as BC NDP Health Minister Adrian Dix makes his announcement last Friday “ Dignity, comfort, and security are what people and their loved ones expect and deserve when they are in long-term care ”, is what Adrian Dix, our Minister of Health had to say. He then continued, “ Government is investing in these long-term care homes by adding new and replacement items, like beds and mattresses, and ceiling lifts and sensory rooms, so people can feel comfortable in their surroundings and enjoy their home-like setting ”. What the hell? Replacing things like beds and celling lifts (I’d consider that to be a necessity, wouldn’t you?) needs to be brought to our attention? According to Friday’s media release, a total of $10 million is being provided to buy over 8,000 new items: beds and mattresses, shower chairs and tubs, mob...