View the media event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th, 2025, in which we spoke alongside the Office of the Seniors Advocate, BC Community Response Networks, and Family Caregivers of BC. Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al9c5OXAE40 The discussions raised awareness about elder abuse as a serious and growing issue in the province, as well […]
Yesterday’s media event alongside @Family Caregivers of BC, @BC Community Response Networks, and @Office of the Seniors Advocate in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 was featured on Global News. Read the article and view the video here: https://globalnews.ca/news/11238937/seniors-abuse-bc/. If you are an older adult needing assistance with issues affecting your well-being, or if you […]
Yesterday, Marie-Noël Campbell, our Executive Director and a Staff Lawyer, was interviewed in a segment about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 on Radio-Canada in French. Watch online here: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-telejournal-colombie-britannique/site/segments/reportage/2095508/maltraitance-aines-droits-marie-noel-campbell Alternatively, you can listen to the interview here: Rattrapage du jeudi 12 juin 2025 | OHdio | Radio-Canada If you are an older adult needing assistance […]
The Attorney General of British Columbia has officially proclaimed June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in BC (WEAAD). This is a significant proclamation that highlights the Government of British Columbia’s commitment to ensuring that older adults have safe communities across the province, and that their many contributions are recognized and supported. Read the […]
Date/Time: Thursday, June 19th, 2025 1:00pm-3:30pm PST Location: Temporary Cameron Branch, 9855 Austin Ave #110, Burnaby (Lougheed Centre) In partnership with the Burnaby Public Library, one of our Legal Advocates is presenting on Government Benefits for Older Adults, providing an informative overview of several federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. 1:00pm-2:30pm PST Location: Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster Seniors First BC is partnering with Century House to offer this presentation about Seniors First BC's free programs and services. Join us to learn more about how we can assist older adults with issues impacting their well-being, and support those […]
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. 1:00pm-3:00pm PST Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors First BC is partnering with North Shore Neighbourhood House to offer this presentation about elder abuse and neglect. Learn more about the types of abuse and neglect, indicators, […]
Date/Time: Monday, June 16th, 2025 10:30am-11:30am PST Location: Langley Senior Resources Centre, 20605 - 51b Avenue, Langley In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors First BC is speaking at the Monday Morning Talk Show (Langley Senior Resources Centre) about elder abuse and neglect. Learn more about the types of abuse and neglect, indicators, […]
Date/Time: Saturday June 14th, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm,Location: Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave, White Rock, BC Seniors First BC will host an information table at this FREE event. For more information visit https://www.sswrchamberofcommerce.ca/events/details/fourth-annual-seniors-expo-15493
FRIDAY JUNE 13th - 10:00am-12noon. Location: Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, 2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors First BC will be discussing elder abuse, neglect & self neglect. Join us to learn more about the types of abuse, indicators and risk factors, as well as several resources that […]
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.
