Seniors First BC recognizes and remembers Canada’s Veterans for their service and sacrifice for our country and freedom. Our programs will be closed today to observe the Remembrance Day 2023 statutory holiday. Our Seniors Abuse & Information Line will resume service the following day, Sunday, November 12, 2023. The rest of our programs will return […]
We're hiring! We are seeking a part-time Advance Planning Clinic Assistant in Nanaimo. To read the full job description, visit our careers page here.
Today is International Pronouns Day! Happening every third Wednesday of October, it's a day that seeks to make respecting, sharing, and education about personal pronouns commonplace. Learn more about this day here. #PronounsDay
Our programs will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day statutory holiday on Monday, October 9th, 2023. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. Callers to our Seniors Abuse & Information Line (604-437-1940 or Toll-Free at 1-866-437-1940) may leave a voice message and receive a call-back when we re-open.
Today is National Seniors Day today! On this day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions that older adults in our lives have made and continue to make to our families, communities, and society. Our Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) will be open today, like every Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm at 1-866-437-1940 […]
Taking place each year on September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to honour the resilience, dignity, and achievements of survivors and intergenerational survivors of Residential Schools, Day schools, and Indian hospitals. We learn everyday how colonization generally continues to impact Indigenous communities. At Seniors First BC, […]
Our Seniors Abuse & Information Line will be closed for an organization-wide training event on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 and return to service the following day. Callers may leave a voice message and receive a call-back when we re-open.
Join us for a free BCCRN Provincial Webinar titled "Protect What's Yours! Prevent Financial Abuse, Fraud, and Scams" taking place on September 19th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12pm PST! Hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRNs), learn how seniors can protect their belongings and assets from crime! Sara Pon, Seniors First BC […]
Happy BC Day! Our programs will be closed on Monday, August 7th, 2023, for the BC Day statutory holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.
Our July 2023 newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/a61b3e001944/seniors-first-bc-july-2023-newsletter-8923328 Read about how to beat the heat, a new digital booking service to speak to a local pharmacist, our new Seniors Abuse & Information Line Team Lead, our upcoming workshops, and a new report from the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate. To subscribe, visit: https://ow.ly/HRlk50OVj2L
As summer temperatures are expected to rise above 30°C to the mid to high 30s in some parts of British Columbia, the heat poses an increased risk of heat-related illness, especially for those aged 65+, infants and children, and those who do physical activity or work outdoors. Health Link BC published a health feature on how […]
Our programs will be closed on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, for the Canada Day statutory holiday. Our Seniors Abuse & Information Line will return to service on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 for its regular schedule, and the rest of our programs will re-open on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.
Watch a livestream of Isobel Mackenzie, the BC Seniors Advocate, as she releases the findings of a new comprehensive review of assisted living services in B.C today, June 28th at 2:30pm. Watch here: Live Stream Report Release - It's Time to Act: A Review of Assisted Living in B.C. - YouTube
Our June 2023 newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/8d3ec90ba7ba/seniors-first-bc-june-2023-newsletter-8906843 Read about updates to our Advance Planning Clinics, new staffing changes, a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recap, and a national survey on social isolation and loneliness. To subscribe, visit: http://eepurl.com/g1nn5v
Taking place every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) recognizes elder abuse as a significant public health and human rights issue for older adults across the globe. At Seniors First BC, we are doing our part in supporting and assisting older adults across the province who are experiencing or at risk […]
Our programs will be closed will be closed on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, for the Victoria Day statutory holiday and will re-open the next day on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023.
Our April 2023 newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/d04bbddc3c51/seniors-first-bc-april-2023-newsletter-8902623 Read about our program updates, changes to our legal clinics, the April BCCRN Provincial Learning event, and volunteer opportunities with the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate. To subscribe, visit: http://eepurl.com/g1nn5v
Our Legal Programs, Victim Services, and Public Education & Outreach Program will be closed for the Good Friday and Easter Monday long weekend from April 7th to April 10th and re-open on April 11th, 2023. Our Seniors Abuse & Information Line will be closed on Good Friday (April 7th) and on Easter Monday, (April 10th). […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month! At Seniors First BC, we regularly hear from our clients about being targeted and financially impacted by fraud. We aim to do our part in fraud prevention by providing assistance, encouraging reporting, and raising awareness. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has created a new guide called "Tricks of the Trade: […]
Our February 2023 Newsletter is out! Read about our SAIL language interpretation hours updates, staff and volunteer updates, the March BCCRN Provincial Learning Event, and upcoming UBC Older Adult Health research projects! https://mailchi.mp/2a5f20278599/seniors-first-bc-feb-2023-newsletter-8746267 Subscribe here.
Happy BC Family Day! We will be closed today, Monday, February 20th, 2023 and re-open tomorrow. Happening every third Monday of February, this provincial statutory holiday gives time for British Columbians to spend with their loved ones. Learn more about this holiday and some family activities across the province here.
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 […]
We are looking to hire one full-time Paralegal and one full-time Legal Advocate located in the Lower Mainland to join our team. The Paralegal will assist lawyers of our Elder Law Clinic and our upcoming Advance Planning Program by preparing Wills, Representation Agreements, Powers of Attorney as well as court documents (based on the paralegal’s […]
As we approach the start of 2023, Seniors First BC would like to wish you a happy holiday season! From December 24, 2022, to January 2, 2023, our Seniors Abuse and Information Line will remain open except on statutory holidays on December 25-27 and January 1-2. Our Legal Programs, Victim Services, and Public Education and […]
Our December 2022 newsletter is out! This edition covers our holiday schedule, new legal clinics at the VCH Deaf Well-Being Program, an upcoming workshop in partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC and Intercultural Strategies, a report released by the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and recent federal benefits updates: http://ow.ly/ZaPU50M8zJR Subscribe here: http://ow.ly/hUyZ50M8zJQ
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! At Seniors First BC, we support the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Stay tuned to our website and social media for information on new features to enhance accessibility of our services across BC in 2023!
Our November 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about our new Nanaimo Advance Planning Clinics, upcoming workshops and events, a report release from Department of Justice Canada, and the Office of the Seniors Advocate's 2021/2022 Long-Term Care Directory: http://ow.ly/8kLA50Lz7to
Seniors First BC remembers Canada’s Veterans and their service and sacrifice for our country and for freedom. Our office will be closed today in honour of Remembrance Day.
Our October 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about the release of our Annual report, new additions to our staff and board of directors, our community legal clinics in Burnaby, recent updates from the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and a workshop hosted by the BC Community Response Networks.
Our Annual Report for 2021-2022 is out! The report provides updates and statistics about our programs during this period. To read the report, visit here.
Our October 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about the release of our Annual report, new additions to our staff and board of directors, our community legal clinics in Burnaby, recent updates from the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and a workshop hosted by the BC Community Response Networks.
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.
