Lawyer. Mom. Feminist. Policy geek. Tweets on elder law, human rights, health policy & social justice. Access to justice & plain language writing nerd She/her
Coast Salish Territory
Joined December 2019
- Tweets2K
- Following813
- Followers597
- Likes326
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: tinyurl.com/26uxychh
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
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 retweeted
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
youtube.com/watch?v=WNVBFalB…
Krista James retweeted
The deadline to apply for the Karen Kobayashi Memorial Award in #Technology and #Aging is TOMORROW! ⌛️
Apply now here ➡️ agewell-nce.ca/karen-kobayas…
#AgeTech #epicHQP #Innovation #GradSchool #KMob #ImpSci
Thanks everyone! A really insightful conversation with ideas for how the health system can better support older people and their families
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 retweeted
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! ottawahealthlaw.ca/events/lt… @AMShealthcare @bruyerecare
Krista James retweeted
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! ottawahealthlaw.ca/events/lt…
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 ❤️
Want to make your clothing and shoes last longer? Here are some great local businesses that can help with that!
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
Congrats to @BCLawInstitute for winning a #Clawbie for its gender diverse writing guide!
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
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 Alzheimer.ca/DementiaFriendl….
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
Family questions if B.C. driving test is fair for mother with mild dementia vancouversun.com/news/family…
Krista James retweeted
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.
cbabc.org/BarTalk/Articles/2…
#FutureUs
ALT Picture of a rear window of a yellow car with a sticker that says Respect Your Elders
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❤️
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 retweeted
📢 Applications for the Karen Kobayashi Memorial Award in #Technology and #Aging open TODAY!
🗓️ The deadline to apply is Jan 15, 2023.
Learn more here 👉 agewell-nce.ca/karen-kobayas…
Krista James retweeted
2/3 of #abusers of #seniors are family or caregivers. This case is leading the way in fighting back. “Parents sue son, daughter-in law after life becomes untenable in B.C. home” @TheCurrentCBC | @CTVVancouver @CBCVancouver vancouversun.com/news/local-…
It was a great research luncheon today with the @AlzheimerBC. Fabulous conversations about all the barriers to meaningfully engaging people living with #Dementia in research & the system changes needed to support us all to do better
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more