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B.C. government close-lipped on watchdog report that finds seniors care is worsening

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A day after B.C.'s seniors advocate released a critical report that concluded long-term care for seniors is worsening, the B.C. government had nothing to say. Asked Wednesday and Thursday to respond to the findings of the annual monitoring report,

The article from MSN discusses a report by B.C.'s seniors advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, which highlights a decline in the quality of care for seniors in British Columbia. The report, titled "We Must Do Better," points out that despite increased funding, the care for seniors has not improved and in some areas has worsened. Key issues include a significant reduction in home support hours, with a 60% drop in the number of seniors receiving over 10 hours of weekly home support since 2003. Additionally, the report criticizes the government for not addressing the growing wait times for long-term care, which have doubled in the last five years. The government's response has been minimal, with officials stating they are reviewing the report but not providing detailed comments on the findings or future plans to address the highlighted issues.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/b-c-government-close-lipped-on-watchdog-report-that-finds-seniors-care-is-worsening/ar-AA1vLH7A