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 […]
Date/Time: Monday August 14th, 2025, 11:00am-4:00pmLocation: Common room, 7565 140th Street, Surrey, BC Seniors First BC will be participating with an information table at this FREE event. Hosted by Kekinow Native Housing Society and Kekinow Indigenous Programs and Services Society, please come by to say hello and take this opportunity to learn about other community agencies […]
We will be taking part in the Seniors Services Society’s annual Walk of Ages tomorrow, June 8th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mercer Stadium and Track (900 Sixth Street, New Westminster)! Join us to help raise critical funds to prevent seniors in our communities from becoming homeless. Register online here! https://www.seniorsservicessociety.ca/walkofages/ A valued […]
Date/Time: Thurs. March 13th, 10:00am-1:00pmLocation: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2305 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver Seniors First BC will be hosting an information table at the Kits Seniors Wellness Fair, hosted by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. You are invited to attend a day of connection, learning, and growth, hosted by Kits House. This year's theme focuses on helping […]
Date/Time: Sat. Nov. 16th, 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm PST Location: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver Seniors First BC will be at North East Active Ageing Network (NEVAAN) Seniors Resource Fair. This year's theme is ACCESSIBILITY to health care, affordable housing, reliable public transportation, affordable & nutritious food, information online (digital literacy), language & culturally appropriate […]
Date/Time: Thurs. Oct. 10th, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm PST Location: Pipe Shop at the Shipyards,115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver BC Seniors First BC will be hosting an information/resource table at this free event hosted by the North Shore Homelessness Task Force. Check out information and resources from NorthShore programs supporting people struggling with affordable housing and […]
Our legal advocates can provide legal advice and representation on the following legal issues: Contact our Seniors Abuse and Information Line at 604-437-1940 or Toll Free at 1-866-437-1940 for more information or to arrange a consultation with our legal team.
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.
