Date/Time: Sat. March 15th, 9:30am-3:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am)Location: Guildford Rec Centre, 15105 - 105 Avenue, Surrey Seniors First BC will be hosting a Resource booth at the City of Surrey Housing Forum. Engage in dialogue - visit Resource Booths. Gain information - presentation topics will include: FREE Event! Register to secure your spot! 3 […]
Date/Time: October 15, 2024 10:30am - 12pm PST Location: Zoom, register here. The legal framework governing home and residential care for older adults is complex and often confusing. As BC’s senior population is grows, demands for home and residential care are increasing every year and the needs of those in long-term care are becoming more […]
Seniors First BC’s legal programs have released “Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing: An Advocacy Guide” on Clicklaw Wikibooks. This guide explains the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia. Many of these services are subsidized by community services or the BC Ministry of Health to make […]
As of December 12, 2022, Canadians can now apply for the new one-time top-up of the Canada Housing Benefit. Intended to support low-income renters with the cost of renting, eligible individuals may receive a tax-free, one-time payment of $500. Applicants do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit. Applications […]
June was completely booked with presentations from our Public Education & Outreach team discussing Elder Abuse, Government Benefits for Older Adults, Advance Planning Tools, and Frauds & Scams prevention. Here is a sample. 1. Our new volunteer Sarah delivered a comprehensive presentation about Government Benefits for Older Adults at False Creek Community Centre. 2. On […]
Over the last week, Linda Yauk (Public Education & Outreach) has been busy representing us at community events. She was invited to join the new Seniors Program at Gastown-Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre (Vancouver) to paint flowerpots, socialize, and talk about our services. Linda also delivered a special presentation for the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC on May 24. […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 22nd - Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, 11:00am-2:00pmLocation: SFU Harbour Centre - Segal Centre - 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Seniors First BC will be hosting an information resource table at the 33rd annual SFU John K. Friesen Conference. This year's theme: Climate Change in an Aging World. Climate change and population aging […]
Date/Time: Thursday November 6th, 2025, 11:00am - 1:30pmLocation: Richmond Kiwanis Housing Society, #100 - 7388 Gollner Avenue, Richmond Seniors First BC is pleased to be hosting an information table at the Seniors' Neighbourhood Cafe, presented and hosted by Home to Heart Meals Vancouver. Enjoy coffee and light refreshments, learn about local resources, and listen to […]
Date/Time: Friday October 24th, 2025, 12:00-2:00pmLocation: ANNEX, Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 3690 Vanness Ave, Vancouver Seniors First BC will be hosting an information resource table at the Seniors Resource Fair hosted by NEVAAN (North East Vancouver Active Aging Network). The theme for this year’s Seniors Resource Fair is ACCESSIBILITY: responsive health care, culturally & language appropriate social […]
The Office of the Seniors Advocate has just released a report highlighting the need for more beds in long-term care facilities. Until a solution is found to meet demand, it is crucial to understand the options available to older adults so they can remain independent at home for as long as possible. If you are […]
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, and support to seniors across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being.
