Wrapping up a month full of activities, we presented at a Frauds & Scams Prevention Fair hosted by the Burnaby Seniors Resource Society and the BC Community Response Network (BCCRN), and on Elder Abuse Awareness to a group at Filipino BC. 1. Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education & Outreach) presenting on Frauds & Scams Prevention […]
New to New Westminster Intercultural Fair is an opportunity for newcomers and others to sample ethnic food, learn about resources and services in New Westminster, and enjoy cultural dances. 1. With Linda Yauk (SFBC) at our info table 2. Nigerian dancers 3. Roots of Peru Dance Society 4. Ukrainian dancers
June is always a busy time with seniors’ information and resource fairs. We hosted information tables at the Kerrisdale Senior Resource Fair, Marpole Community Day and Wilson Seniors Mini Health Fair in Port Coquitlam. 1. Linda Yauk hosts our information table at the Kerrisdale Senior Resource Fair. 2. The annual Marpole Community Day experienced mixed […]
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 […]
Today, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Board and staff of Seniors First BC stand against elder abuse. In keeping with this year’s theme, Be Bold – Age with Attitude, we promote the right of older adults to live free from abuse and discrimination, while celebrating their strength, wisdom, and resilience. 💜 #WEAAD2026 #AgeWithAttitude
This weekend we joined Seniors Services Society for their Walk of Ages in New Westminster. We’re proud to partner with Seniors Services Society to support older adults in our community. 1. Alison Silgardo (Executive Director, Seniors Services Society) with Marie-Noel Campbell (Executive Director, Seniors First BC) 2. The Seniors First BC walking team! 3. A […]
Barriers to home support increase the risks associated with elder abuse. When seniors cannot access adequate home support, they are more likely to be invisible, isolated and dependent on people they do not fully trust for care, leaving them vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Improving access to home support reduces the risk of elder abuse […]
On June 2, 2026, the Health Care Needs Home Care movement was launched. Here are some clips from the launch event. Learn more about the movement at https://www.healthcareneedshomecare.ca/
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. […]
Our June 2026 Newsletter is out! https://simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/deliveries/ef63235c-98ec-41a1-9b56-bddf08043013/emails/f31deaa3-cf1c-4df0-899e-74fac6d573c8.html Read about the many celebrations happening this June, plus see a list of our upcoming learning events, senior resource fairs & community events. To subscribe, visit: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-form/monthly-newsletter-from-seniors-first-bc
We congratulate Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services (VLMMFSS) for 35 years of providing culturally responsive support services to racialized immigrant women and individuals, helping them navigate social/legal systems and transition to a life free of violence. Thank you for the opportunity to celebrate with you today and for being a valuable partner. […]
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – On May 4, 2026, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (Justice Committee) adopted an amendment to Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, requiring that Parliament initiate a review five years after the bill receives royal assent "to consider, among other things, the criminalization of coercive or controlling […]
Yesterday, we joined the Indigenous Elders Health Services Expo hosted by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. Drumming, dancing, socializing, and free massages and manicures were part of the day's activities for 100+ Elders from many Nations. Huge thanks to Hayley for a successful event! 1. Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer) and Linda Yauk (SFBC […]
Our May 2026 Newsletter is out! https://simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/deliveries/bd0b3979-8aa7-40d2-b7ff-9652a4ba4e58/emails/06e73e96-418e-4af9-9355-2b9617ca1be8.html Read about Mental Health Week and National Volunteer Week, our upcoming events, and a recap of our April activities. To subscribe, visit: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-form/monthly-newsletter-from-seniors-first-bc
We're on the road! Linda Yauk presented on Frauds & Scams at the First Annual 55+ Health & Wellness EXPO in Comox and the Campbell River Recreation Centre. Thanks to Jennifer Poole (SSNVI) and Mary Catherine Williams (BCCRN) for organizing & hosting. 1. Frauds & Scams Presentation at the Campbell River Recreation Centre: Linda Yauk […]
Seniors First BC hosted an information table at the 33rd annual SFU Gerontology - John K. Friesen Conference. This year’s theme focused on Climate Change and Aging. 1. Angelina Gordon (Public Guardian & Trustee Office) with Marie-Noel Campbell (SFBC Executive Director). 2. Xiaowei Li and Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education & Outreach) hosting our resource table. 3. Dr. […]
Here’s what we’ve been up to in April! 1. Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer) gives another well-attended presentation on Advance Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements) at Deer Lake United Church, Burnaby. 2. The Orchid Club for Taiwanese Women invited us to present about Government Benefits for Older Adults in BC. Nighat Afsar (SFBC […]
April 22 is Seniors First BC's 32nd anniversary! Click here to read a message from Marie-Noël Campbell, Executive Director of Seniors First BC: 32nd Anniversary Message Also, we received messages of congratulation from some of our partners. Watch below or on our YouTube channel.
Wrapping up March and Fraud Prevention Month, we delivered a number of presentations on fraud & scam prevention. These included learning sessions for Vancouver Public Library – Champlain Heights Branch, and the Storehouse Society’s Lunch & Learn program in Cloverdale. Scams continue to target older adults around BC – check our events listings for more […]
UPDATE March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM: We are currently experiencing a recurrence of the technical issue that has been affecting our Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL). At the moment, SAIL is currently down, and although the greeting may suggest otherwise, calls are not being routed to a worker. Please leave a voicemail message by pressing […]
With our 32nd anniversary coming up next month, we’d like to share a bit about our history and mission. Look through the gallery below for a timeline of our history and donate today to help us continue our mission. Your donations help us continue our mission to assist older adults in B.C. Over the next […]
We are currently experiencing tech issues for our Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) and we are working on resolving the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. In the meantime, please send us a contact form on our website for a callback. Update (March 24 at 4:30 pm): The tech issues affecting our Seniors Abuse […]
Last weekend, we participated in a special learning event at White Rock Community Centre, hosted by Seniors Business Connect, Semiahmoo Seniors Network and Surrey Seniors Connect Community Response Network. Guest speaker Karen Tyrell (Dementia Solutions) spoke about “Unintentional Emotional Abuse in Dementia Care” helping attendees learn how to recognize unintentional emotional harm and build stronger, […]
March is Fraud Prevention Awareness Month! We joined community partners for a Resource Fair on Fraud Prevention at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Activities included a live trivia quiz and lunch for participants. Thanks to Carolyn Wong & Micah Pryne for organizing and hosting. 1. Xiaowei Li (SFBC Public Education & Outreach) with Carolyn Wong (BCCRN […]
On Monday, Seniors First BC participated in another successful Seniors Resource Fair hosted by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. Over 100 attendees learned about resources to support seniors. 1. Kathryn McCart from People’s Law School and Xiaowei Li from SFBC Public Education & Outreach 2. Monika Boparai, George Okwili and Andrea Krombein from Marpole-Oakridge Family Place along […]
We were pleased to host information tables at two fairs last week: the ASK Friendship Society’s “Caregivers First: Support for the Supporters” fair on Feb. 21 and the Family Caregiver Hub Mini Health Fair hosted by Wilson Seniors Advisory on Feb. 26. Photos 1 and 2: Linda Yauk (SFBC) in our booth at the ASK […]
This February, Seniors First BC was proud to present to older adults throughout the Lower Mainland, including in Coquitlam, Langley, and Vancouver. Here’s what our team has been up to: 1. Sharing information about Frauds & Scams, Seniors First BC delivered a presentation on Feb. 20 to a group of 56 older English, Chinese, and […]
On Feb. 19, we joined the Chinese Community Response Network and other community partners to celebrate the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year with Chinese older adults. 🐎 1. Representatives from host organizer Chinese Community Response Network and community partners including MOSAIC, SUCCESS BC, CHIMO Community Services, Alzheimer’s Society of BC & Yukon, SUCCESS, […]
Seniors First BC has a long-standing partnership with Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility to deliver presentations to older adults who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Our Senior Legal Advocate, Nighat Afsar, presented on “Government Benefits for Older Adults” on Feb. 11. 1. Nighat Afsar (SFBC Senior Legal Advocate) 2. Nighat with Bradley Wing (Wavefront, DeafBlind […]
Seniors First BC is a member partner with the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA). This year’s CREA Conference on Feb. 12 brought together community leaders, service providers, researchers, and advocates dedicated to preventing and responding to elder abuse across British Columbia. This year’s theme was CONNECT, which emphasizes collaboration, engagement, and the exchange of […]
Due to staffing shortage, the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is closed at 5:30pm today. SAIL will reopen at 8 am tomorrow. Please call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency. If you are in distress and need to speak with someone immediately, please call the Seniors’ Distress Line: 604-872-1234.
Presentations on Advance Planning are always in demand! In January, Seniors First BC was pleased to partner with Burnaby Public Library (McGill Branch) and Carnegie Centre to offer information about wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements and more. 1. Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer) speaks at McGill Library on Jan. 27. 2. Kepler Rotheisler (Cedar […]
Here’s what Seniors First BC has recently been up to: In partnership with Eldercare Foundation, we presented on Government Benefits at the Yakimovich Wellness Center in Victoria on Jan. 21. 1. Nighat Afsar, Seniors Legal Advocate (SFBC) 2. Nighat Afsar with Anika Sekhon (Eldercare Foundation) and Linda Yauk (SFBC, Public Education & Outreach) We also […]
Today, our President Edward Macaulay is on Parliament Hill, alongside representatives from national member organizations of the Elder Justice Coalition, meeting with Members of Parliament, senators, and staff to discuss Bill C-16, which proposes the creation of a standalone offence of coercive control. The Coalition welcomes the bill’s focus on coercive control by intimate partners and recognizes […]
Our January 2026 Newsletter is out! https://simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/deliveries/f92493e1-654c-46b7-8706-b83d7b6f0295/body.html Read tips for the new year, our response to the proposed Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16), and updates from our organization. To subscribe, visit: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-form/monthly-newsletter-from-seniors-first-bc
Seniors First BC wishes everyone a Happy Holidays. The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) will be operating as follows during the holidays, in support of vulnerable seniors:- December 25-26, 2025: closed- December 29-31, 2025: open- January 1, 2026: closed Starting on January 2, SAIL will resume normal operations.
On Dec. 18, Seniors First BC joined the Metro Vancouver Cross Cultural Seniors Network Society for their holiday celebrations and meeting, enjoying food, festivities and even a visit from Santa! 1. Participants in the celebrations 2. Xiaowei Li (SFBC Public Education) and Barb Mikulec (Seniors Health & Wellness Institute/COSCO) with Santa 3. Clemencia Gomez (411 […]
ELDER JUSTICE COALITION: Statement on Canada’s Proposed Coercive Control Offence. | COALITION POUR LA JUSTICE ENVERS LES PERSONNES AÎNÉES : Déclaration concernant l’infraction proposée de contrôle coercitif au Canada. https://mailchi.mp/99b14786999e/elderjusticeleague-cc
Seniors First BC is pleased to partner with the Vancouver Public Library to offer presentations in communities around Vancouver. Our Public Education & Outreach Team recently spoke about Frauds & Scams at the Mount Pleasant and Kitsilano Branches. 1. Linda Yauk (Learning Events & Outreach Coordinator) speaking about Frauds & Scams at Mount Pleasant Library […]
Due to an agency-wide event, the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is closed on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. We will re-open the following day at 8:00am. Please feel free to leave a voicemail message and we will return them when we re-open. If you are in distress and need to speak with someone immediately, […]
Our December 2025 Newsletter is out! https://simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/deliveries/d03f9af4-9085-4fc8-ba02-997abbd99e91/body.html Read our tips for a safe and happy holiday season, an interview about legacy gifting with a lawyer, and updates from our organization. To subscribe, visit: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/newsletter-form/monthly-newsletter-from-seniors-first-bc
Last week, Seniors First BC presented at the Senior Wellness Intercultural program (hosted by South Vancouver Neighbourhood House) and at the Seniors Support & Solutions Expo (hosted by South Granville Seniors Centre). Linda Yauk, Learning Events & Outreach Coordinator, discussed “the Importance of Staying Connected to prevent Social Isolation” at the Senior Wellness Intercultural program […]
In recognition of International Men’s Day, let’s shine the light on Men’s Sheds, which help address social isolation, loneliness and depression in men. Men gather to learn new skills, discover new interests, and make new friends. Find a Men’s Shed: https://bcmensshed.ca/sheds #internationalmensday
Here’s Carolyne Pennell, Community Connector at the Seniors Outreach and Resource Centre (SORC), and Marie-Noël Campbell, Executive Director of Seniors First BC, last Friday night before closing the SORC office, at the end of our third pro bono legal clinic in Kelowna since mid-October. Carolyne coordinated the clinics with members of the SFBC legal team […]
Last week, Seniors First BC visited the Richmond Kiwanis Seniors Neighbourhood Café, the Social Justice Forum hosted by UBC Allard School of Law, and the Multicultural Helping House Society’s weekly social gathering for Filipino seniors. Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education) with Sam Zeitoun (SFBC Board Vice-chair & Director, Minoru Seniors Society) at our info table […]
On Nov. 5, Marie-Noël Campbell, Executive Director of Seniors First BC, and Angelina Gordon of the Public Guardian & Trustee of BC, were invited by the Chawathil First Nation in Hope to present on Financial Literacy, Frauds and Scams and Elder Abuse prevention at a (delicious) luncheon. Dan Levitt, the BC Seniors Advocate, joined to […]
Our November 2025 Newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/seniorsfirstbc/november-2025-newsletter Read our Cybersecurity Checklist for Seniors 📋, updates from our organization, and a message from the BC College of Nurses and Midwives! To subscribe, visit: https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
🚗 On the road … SFBC staff lawyer Ryan Erwin recently travelled to the Interior to deliver presentations on wills – one to the Ktunaxa First Nations (Cranbrook) and another in collaboration with the Kimberly Better At Home program. Ryan Erwin with Ktunaxa First Nations members, Samantha Sam (Aboriginal Care Navigator) and Jenn Higginbottom (Client […]
Seniors abuse is at a record high. Watch the report from CBC: www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6964132 If you are an older adult experiencing abuse, or are concerned about the wellbeing of a senior, call SAIL at 1-866-437-1940 (8am–8pm Monday–Friday except holidays).
And…action! 🎥 Seniors First BC is creating a promotional video to increase awareness of the Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL) and our services for older adults. Here’s a look behind the scenes on Oct. 18–19 with Ben Jones & Luis Jiminez of Ivory Court Video Productions. Tenancy issue scenario in the park: Tenancy issue […]
This week at SFBC: Tina Chang (Manager, SAIL & Victim Services) & Linda Yauk (Public Education & Outreach) presented at the Annual Training Forum of the BC Society of Transition Houses. Linda participated in a community networking event with NEVAAN (North East Vancouver Active Aging Network), followed by a senior’s resource fair at Collingwood Neighbourhood […]
SFBC has had an eventful week! Here’s what we’ve been up to: Linda Yauk (Public Education & Outreach) met with the Strathcona Seniors Walk & Talk group to discuss SFBC’s programs & services, along with an overview of elder abuse and neglect. 2. Ryan Erwin (SFBC Staff Lawyer), along with Linda Yauk, presented to the […]
SFBC recently participated in the BC Community Response Networks Conference. Plus, we attended the TriCities Seniors Action Forum in Port Coquitlam and the Wilson Seniors Resource Fair in Coquitlam on National Seniors Day. Enjoy some photos from these two events. BCCRN Panel Discussion on elder abuse and neglect, presenting on the roles each agency plays: […]
This week, Seniors First BC legal staff attended the 2025 Provincial Training Conference for Legal Advocates, sponsored by the Law Foundation of BC. Marie-Noel Campbell and Ryan Erwin presented on Wills and estates on reserve. SFBC also hosted a resource table for attendees to learn more about the services we offer. Marie-Noel Campbell (Executive Director […]
It’s Make a Will Week and that means it’s time to write your will or bring an existing will up to date. Seniors First BC helps eligible low-income older adults across BC with drafting wills, including in on- and off-reserve situations for Elders/Indigenous Older Adults. Contact SAIL for information and intake: 1-866-437-1940
This weekend Seniors First BC presented at the Caregiver Forum in Surrey and attended COSCO’s 75th Anniversary conference. Here are some photos from the events. Marie-Noel Campbell presenting on Advance Planning at the Caregiver Forum: Kathryn McCart (People's Law School), Linda Yauk (SFBC) and Brenda Locke (Mayor of Surrey) at the Caregiver Forum: Marie-Noel with […]
Our October 2025 Newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/seniorsfirstbc/october-2025-newsletter Read about the impact of the internet on reducing seniors’ social isolation and our 2024–2025 Seniors First BC Annual Report. To subscribe, visit: https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
Our Annual Report for 2024–2025 is out! The report provides updates and statistics about our programs during this period. Read the report here.
🌍 Today we join the world in celebrating International Day of Older Persons, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges and opportunities of aging. At Seniors First BC, we are inspired every day by the contributions of older adults across our province.
Happy National Seniors Day! This day is an occasion for all Canadians to show respect and gratitude to older adults. 🙏 Take a moment to say hello to and thank an elder in your life—whether a parent, co-worker, neighbour or friend.
Elders hold stories of resilience, history, and wisdom. Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the profound impacts of residential schools on Indigenous peoples, including on many of the Elders we support. Please note that our Seniors Abuse and Information Line is closed today. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
Seniors First BC is honoured to be participating at the annual BC Elders Gathering this weekend in Vancouver. Here’s some photos from our information resource table. Learn more about BC Elders here: www.bcelders.com 1: Marie-Noël Campbell, SFBCExecutive Director & Lawyer, with Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt 2: Linda Yauk, SFBC Learning Events & Outreach Coordinator 3: Marie-Noël with […]
Our September 2025 Newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/seniorsfirstbc/september-2025-newsletter Read about the latest announcements on long-term care homes, updates from our organization, and the report from The Office of the Seniors Advocate. To subscribe, visit: https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
Our office will be closed on Monday, August 4th, 2025, for the BC Day Statutory Holiday and will resume service the following day, Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. BC Day, celebrated on the first Monday of August, is a time to recognize the rich history, diverse cultures, and beautiful landscapes that make British Columbia so special. […]
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 […]
我們的 2025 年 7 月通訊已經發佈！ https://mailchi.mp/seniorsfirstbc/july-2025-newsletter 從 HealthLinkBC 瞭解如何消暑，並閱讀本機構的最新消息以及 Bella Coola 法律倡導計劃的焦點！要訂閱，請瀏覽： https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
請注意，由於卑詩省長者第一協會（Seniors First BC）舉辦全公司性的活動，長者虐待與資訊專線（Seniors Abuse and Information Line，簡稱 SAIL）將於 2025 年 7 月 8 日（星期二）上午 8 點至下午 4 點 30 分縮短營業時間。SAIL 將於翌日（7 月 9 日星期三）恢復正常運作時間（上午 8 點至晚上 8 點，星期一至星期五）。
2025 年加拿大國慶日快樂我們的計劃將於 2025 年 7 月 1 日（星期二）放假，以慶祝加拿大國慶日法定假日，並於翌日（2025 年 7 月 2 日星期三）恢復服務。致電我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (1-866-437-1940) 的來電者可以留下語音訊息，並在我們重新開放時收到回電。
今天是全國原住民日。每年的 6 月 21 日是全國原住民日，在這一天我們承認、慶祝和表彰加拿大各地原住民、因紐特人和梅蒂斯人的成就、歷史和豐富的文化。卑詩省老人第一協會促進卑詩省所有老年人的尊嚴，包括年長的原住民。我們致力於[...]
觀看2025年6月15日世界關注虐待長者日的媒體活動，我們與長者權益倡導辦公室（Office of the Seniors Advocate）、卑詩社區應變網絡（BC Community Response Networks）和卑詩省家庭照護者（Family Caregivers of BC）一起發言。觀看網址：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al9c5OXAE40 討論提高了人們對虐待老人這個在本省日益嚴重的問題的意識，以及 [...]
昨天與 @Family Caregivers of BC、@BC Community Response Networks 和 @Office of the Seniors Advocate 在 2025 年世界關注虐待長者日之前共同舉辦的媒體活動被 Global News 報導。請在此閱讀文章並觀看影片：https://globalnews.ca/news/11238937/seniors-abuse-bc/。 如果您是需要協助解決影響您福祉問題的老年人，或者如果您 [...]
昨天，我們的執行董事兼職員律師 Marie-Noël Campbell 在加拿大電台的法語節目中接受了有關 2025 年世界提高對虐待老年人警覺日的訪問。在此處可線上收看： https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-telejournal-colombie-britannique/site/segments/reportage/2095508/maltraitance-aines-droits-marie-noel-campbell 或者，您也可以在此處收聽訪談：Rattrapage du jeudi 12 juin 2025 | OHdio | Radio-Canada 如果您是需要協助的老年人 [...]
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 […]
In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th, 2025, Seniors First BC joined the Office of the Seniors Advocate, the BC Community Response Networks, and Family Caregivers of BC to raise awareness about elder abuse as a serious and growing issue in the province, as well as services and resources available to […]
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 […]
今天，2025 年 5 月 20 日，是 J. Gordon Marshall 成為卑詩省大律師和律師的 50 周年紀念。Gordon 之前在刑事和民事訴訟方面擁有豐富的經驗，2007 年開始為 Seniors First BC（前身為 BC Center for Elder Advocacy and Support，簡稱「協會」）服務客戶。Gordon 很快就轉型 [...]
2025 年維多利亞節快樂我們的計劃將於 2025 年 5 月 19 日（星期一）放假，以慶祝卑詩省的維多利亞日（Victoria Day）省法定假日，並於翌日，即 2025 年 5 月 20 日（星期二）恢復服務。致電我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (Seniors Abuse & Information Line) (1-866-437-1940) 的來電者可以留下語音訊息，並在我們重新開放時收到回電。
我們的 2025 年 5 月通訊已經發佈！ https://mailchi.mp/ac8d3664ab9b/may-2025-newsletter-17287180 閱讀有關全國家庭照顧者意識月、本組織的最新消息、本月舉行的活動，以及即將舉行的卑詩省 CRNs 省級學習活動。要訂閱，請瀏覽： https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
我們正在招聘一名計劃經理來支援我們的公眾教育與外展計劃，以及一名臨時老年人虐待與資訊專線受理員。如需瞭解更多資訊，請造訪我們的職涯網頁：https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/get-involved/careers/。
長週末快樂我們的課程將於 2025 年 4 月 18 日（星期五）和 4 月 21 日（星期一）因耶穌受難節和復活節星期一假期而暫停。我們的活動將於 2025 年 4 月 22 日（星期二）恢復正常。
我們正在招聘！我們正在尋找一名管理員加入我們的團隊。行政管理員將維護和改善穩固有效的組織系統，以支援本組織的 30 多名員工，確保為整個卑詩省的弱勢成人提供服務。該管理員與執行總監和計劃經理合作，協助行政 [...] 工作。
我們與 QMUNITY 合作的遺囑診所已經啟用！這些診所提供給 2SLGBTQIA+ 社群成員，並將提供一個安全和理解的環境來取得法律支援。QMUNITY 是位於卑詩省溫哥華的非營利組織，致力於改善同性戀、跨性別和雙靈體人士的生活。它提供一個更安全的空間 [...] 。
我們的 2025 年 3 月通訊已經出版！https://mailchi.mp/021742857554/march-2025-newsletter...閱讀關於我們更新的辦公室地址、本月舉辦的活動、我們與 QMUNITY 合作的新遺囑診所，以及我們對一位重要社區合作夥伴的退休祝福。若要訂閱，請造訪： https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
祝您 2025 年卑詩省家庭日快樂！我們的活動將於 2025 年 2 月 17 日（星期一）放假，以慶祝卑詩省家庭日（BC Family Day），並於翌日，即 2025 年 2 月 18 日（星期二）恢復服務。撥打我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (1-866-437-1940) 的來電者可以留下語音訊息，當我們 [...] 回電時，您會收到回電。
我們搬家了卑詩省老人第一會位於溫哥華市中心的辦公室已遷至#310，地址為 1281 W Georgia, V6E 3J7。我們的辦公室仍在同一大廈內。在辦公室與客戶會面仍需預約。
除長者虐待及資訊熱線（SAIL）外，卑詩長者第一會（Seniors First BC）的辦事處及計劃將於 2024 年 12 月 25 日至 2025 年 1 月 1 日（包括首尾兩天）關閉。在此期間，我們將不接受文件送達、監察我們的語音電郵或回應通過網上聯絡表格發送的查詢。SAIL 將於 [...]。
今天早上，卑詩省老人第一會（Seniors First BC）在卑詩省全球新聞早報（Global News Morning BC）的「回饋月」（Month of Giving Back）活動中接受了專訪！我們的學習活動和外展協調員琳達（Linda）接受了訪問，介紹了我們通過資訊、法律倡導和支援服務為全省老年人提供支援的工作。請在此觀看錄影紀錄！ https://globalnews.ca/video/10914761/month-of-giving-back-seniors-first-bc/ 從12月1日起的每一天 [...]
🎉今天是捐獻星期二！🎉 過去 30 年來，Seniors First BC 一直是卑詩省老年人的重要資源，在他們最需要的時候提供資訊、法律倡議和支援。有了您的幫助，我們可以在未來 30 年繼續這項重要的工作 - 確保社區中的老年人可以生活在 [...] 中。
以下是昨晚 30 週年活動的一些重點！昨晚在溫哥華的 YWCA Hotel 舉辦了一個精彩的晚會，出席者眾多，並由鼓舞人心的演講者分享對我們機構的過去、現在和未來的見解。感謝每一位與我們一起慶祝卑詩省老人服務30年的人士[...]
卑詩長者第一會 (Seniors First BC) 承認並紀念加拿大退伍軍人為國家和自由所做的服務和犧牲。我們的計劃將於 2024 年 11 月 11 日（星期一）因紀念日法定假日而暫停服務，並於翌日（星期二）（2024 年 11 月 12 日）恢復服務。長者虐待與資訊專線（1-866-437-1940）的來電者 [...]
9 月 30 日是全國真相與和解日。在這一天，我們表彰寄宿學校、日間學校和印第安人醫院的倖存者和跨代倖存者的韌力、尊嚴和成就，並向從未返回家園的兒童致敬。我們的辦公室將於 2024 年 9 月 30 日（星期一）放假，以慶祝法定假日 [...] 。
過去 30 年來，我們為卑詩省有需要的長者提供資訊、法律倡導和支援。在下一個 30 年及以後，有了您的幫助，我們可以繼續為卑詩省的老年人提供重要的服務，確保他們可以有尊嚴、受尊重地生活，並有機會茁壯成長。由於[...]
勞動節快樂我們的辦公室將於 2024 年 9 月 2 日（星期一）因勞動節法定假日而暫停辦公，並將於翌日，即 2024 年 9 月 3 日（星期二）恢復服務。致電我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (1-866-437-1940) 的來電者可留下語音訊息，並在我們重新開放時收到回電。
卑詩省老人第一會的法律計劃在 Clicklaw Wikibooks 上發佈了 "Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing：An Advocacy Guide" on Clicklaw Wikibooks。本指南說明卑詩省長者可獲得的個人護理及健康護理的種類。其中許多服務是由社區服務或卑詩衛生部補貼，使 [...] 。
我們的八月通訊已經發佈！ https://ow.ly/7VwO50SQhps 閱讀我們機構的最新消息、新的長期家居護理試驗計劃，以及卑詩省老人權益倡導辦公室發佈的新報告。如欲訂閱，請瀏覽： https://ow.ly/hN7W50SQhpt
我們的 2024 年 6 月通訊已經發佈！ https://mailchi.mp/68d8d3d2873d/seniors-first-bc-june-2024-newsletter-16525879 閱讀關於與 QMUNITY 合作的遺囑診所、六月活動、卑詩省長者代言人辦公室發佈的報告、癡呆＋決策計劃，以及減少虐待長者委員會的公開職位。要訂閱，請瀏覽： https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
加拿大國慶日快樂我們的辦公室將於 2024 年 7 月 1 日（星期一）因加拿大國慶日法定假日而暫停辦公，並將於翌日，即 2024 年 7 月 2 日（星期二）恢復服務。致電我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (1-866-437-1940) 的來電者可以留下語音訊息，當我們重新開門時會收到回電。
今天是全國原住民日！每年的 6 月 21 日是全國原住民日，在這一天我們表揚、慶祝和紀念加拿大各地原住民、因紐特人和梅蒂斯人的成就、歷史和豐富文化。在卑詩長者第一協會，我們很高興能與卑詩省的原住民社區緊密合作，以增加獲得[...] 的機會。
本週活動！6 月 27 日下午 2:30 至 4 點，我們將透過 Zoom 提供一個虛擬資訊會議，介紹我們與 QMUNITY 長者計畫合作推出的 Wills Clinic。自 2024 年夏季稍後開始，這些診所將提供給 2SLGBTQIA+ 社區成員，並將提供一個安全 [...] 的環境。
今天是 2024 年世界關注虐待老年人日！每年的 6 月 15 日是世界關注虐待長者日，該活動旨在表彰虐待長者作為全球公共健康和人權問題的重要性和影響力。這也是一個機會，讓虐待老人的網絡和其他組織一起合作，並與公眾就如何 [...] 進行對話。
長週末快樂我們的課程將於 2024 年 5 月 20 日（星期一）因維多利亞節法定假日而關閉。我們的課程將於 2024 年 5 月 21 日（星期二）重新開放。
加拿大反詐騙中心（Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre）發佈了一份新公告，指出該中心注意到與誤導性家庭服務和設備有關的舉報有所增加。請閱讀以下公告全文或在此處獲取 PDF 檔案。欲了解更多信息，請訪問加拿大反詐騙中心網站。家庭服務和設備詐騙2024-04-25加拿大反詐騙中心（CAFC）[...]
Catharine Schlenker，我們的事前計劃診所項目經理兼職員律師，將於明天（2024年4月30日）上午10時至11時30分，以及5月2日（星期四）上午10時至11時30分，透過UBC Learning Circle，為第一民族衛生局（First Nations Health Authority）舉辦兩場免費網路研討會，講解原住民的遺囑與遺產（Wills & Estates for Indigenous Peoples）。第一部分將於[...]
我們的 2024 年 4 月通訊已經發佈！ https://mailchi.mp/bf9b460478c3/seniors-first-bc-april-2024-newsletter 閱讀有關我們 SAIL 服務時間的更新、人員變動、與 shíshálh Nation 合作的新預先計劃診所、免費稅務診所、Pain BC 的支援服務，以及 BC 長者權益維護辦公室的最新消息。要訂閱，請瀏覽： https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
自 2024 年 4 月 7 日起，我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (SAIL) 將於週末停止服務，直至另行通知為止。SAIL 的服務時間仍為星期一至星期五上午 8 點至晚上 8 點（法定假日除外），並會在這些時間內儘快回覆語音信箱留言。
長週末快樂我們的活動將於 2024 年 3 月 29 日（星期五）和 4 月 1 日（星期一）因耶穌受難節和復活節（星期一）法定假日而暫停。我們的長者虐待與資訊專線將於 3 月 30 日（星期六）和 3 月 31 日（星期日）照常開放。我們的其他活動將於 [...] 重新開放。
家庭日快樂本公司將於 2024 年 2 月 19 日 (星期一) 因家庭日法定假日休業，並於翌日 (星期二) 2024 年 2 月 20 日 (星期二) 恢復服務。
卑詩省衛生廳廳長 Adrian Dix 委任西門菲莎大學老年學兼任教授 Dan Levitt 為新的卑詩省長者權益維護者。卑詩省老年人權益倡導者以老年人及其照顧者的利益為依歸，監督由[...] 提供給老年人的照護和支援。
我們的 2024 年 1 月通訊已經發佈！https://mailchi.mp/e7487596a100/seniors-first-bc-january-2024-newsletter-8935676 閱讀關於我們法律計畫的更新、新的就業和義工機會、我們的新董事會成員、即將舉辦的學習活動、關於 LGBTQ2SA+ 社群中隱形的虐待老人問題的新書發佈，以及加拿大牙科保健計畫。若要訂閱，請造訪：https://seniorsfirstbc.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4e276b95094b838c2351b3413&id=25ee3572af
加入我們的團隊！我們目前正在 William Lake 的預先規劃診所招募一名兼職的長者虐待與資訊專線接案人員和一名兼職的診所助理。如需完整的職務說明，請造訪我們的職涯頁面。
二月份，我們在 Newton Seniors' Centre（13775 - 70 Ave）舉辦的長者法門診將由每月的第一個星期二改為第三個星期二。診所將繼續在上午舉行，需預約。在這些 30 分鐘的免費診所中，Seniors First BC 的律師與合資格的長者會面，以協助 [...] 。
Simon Fraser 大學的研究人員-Claire Robson、Gloria Gutman、Jen Marchbank 和 Makaela Prentice 發表了一本新書，書名為 Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ2SA+ Community - The Impact of Homophobia and Transphobia。這本書喚起了人們對 LGBTQ2SA+ 社群中隱形的虐待老人問題的關注。書中收錄了 9 位虐待老人的倖存者的故事 [...] 。
從二月份開始，我們的預先計劃診所將在威廉斯湖（Williams Lake）提供預約服務。我們與 Cariboo Friendship Society 合作，每月第一個星期三上午在 Williams Lake 的 99 3 Ave S 舉辦預約診所。符合資格的低收入老年人可免費接受預先規劃[...]
除了 2023 年 12 月 25 日、2023 年 12 月 26 日和 2024 年 1 月 1 日的聖誕節、節慶日和元旦法定假日關閉外，我們的長者虐待與資訊專線將於 2023 年 12 月 23 日至 2024 年 1 月 2 日正常開放。我們的其餘節目將會關閉 [...]
卑詩省老人第一協會祝您節日快樂！請在此閱讀我們今年的工作重點：https://ow.ly/76WA50QkrQ9。由於卑詩省長者對支援服務的需求持續增長，我們比以往任何時候都更需要捐款。在這個節日，請瀏覽我們的Canada Helps頁面，以安全的方式進行網上捐款，以積極影響 [...] 的生活。
卑詩省老人第一會承認並紀念加拿大退伍軍人為國家和自由所做的服務和犧牲。為了紀念2023年的紀念日，我們的活動將於今天暫停。我們的長者虐待與資訊專線將於翌日，即 2023 年 11 月 12 日（星期日）恢復服務。我們的其他計劃將恢復[...]
今天是國際人稱代名詞日！每年十月的第三個星期三是國際人稱代名詞日，這一天旨在普及對人稱代名詞的尊重、分享和教育。在此瞭解更多關於這一天的資訊。#PronounsDay
我們的課程將於 2023 年 10 月 9 日 (星期一) 感恩節法定假日放假。我們將於 2023 年 10 月 10 日（星期二）重新開放。致電我們的長者虐待與資訊專線（604-437-1940 或免付費電話 1-866-437-1940）的人士可以留下語音訊息，並在我們重新開放時收到回電。
今天是全國老年人日！在這一天，我們表彰並慶祝生活中的老年人對我們的家庭、社區和社會所做的貢獻。我們的長者虐待與資訊專線 (SAIL) 將於今天開通，就像每個星期日一樣，時間為上午 10 點至下午 5 點，電話號碼為 1-866-437-1940 [...]
每年 9 月 30 日舉行的全國真相與和解日，是所有加拿大人向寄宿學校、日間學校和印第安醫院的倖存者和跨代倖存者的復原力、尊嚴和成就致敬的日子。我們每天都在了解殖民化如何持續影響原住民社區。在卑詩長者第一會 (Seniors First BC)，[...]
我們的長者虐待與資訊專線將於 2023 年 9 月 23 日 (星期六) 停止服務，以進行全機構的訓練活動，並於翌日恢復服務。來電者可留下語音訊息，當我們重新開機時會收到回電。
歡迎參加 BCCRN 省級免費網路研討會，主題為「保護您的財物！防止財務濫用、欺詐和騙局 "的免費 BCCRN 省網路研討會，研討會將於太平洋標準時間 2023 年 9 月 19 日上午 10:30 至下午 12:00 舉行！由卑詩省社區回應網絡協會 (BCCRNs) 主辦，了解長者如何保護自己的財物和資產免受犯罪侵害！Sara Pon, Seniors First BC [...]
我們的 2023 年 7 月通訊已經出版！ https://mailchi.mp/a61b3e001944/seniors-first-bc-july-2023-newsletter-8923328 閱讀有關如何消暑、與當地藥劑師對話的新數碼預約服務、我們的新長者虐待及資訊專線小組組長、我們即將舉辦的研討會，以及卑詩省長者權益維護辦公室的新報告。要訂閱，請瀏覽： https://ow.ly/HRlk50OVj2L
我們的活動將於 2023 年 7 月 1 日（星期六）因加拿大國慶日法定假日而暫停。我們的長者虐待與資訊專線將於 2023 年 7 月 2 日（星期日）恢復正常服務，其他活動將於 2023 年 7 月 4 日（星期二）重新開放。
觀看卑詩省老年人權益倡導者 Isobel Mackenzie 於今天（6 月 28 日）下午 2:30 發佈卑詩省新的生活輔助服務全面檢討結果的現場直播。在此收看：現場直播報告發佈 - 是時候採取行動了：不列顛哥倫比亞省生活輔助服務檢討 - YouTube
我們的 2023 年 6 月通訊已經發行！https://mailchi.mp/8d3ec90ba7ba/seniors-first-bc-june-2023-newsletter-8906843 閱讀關於我們預先規劃診所的更新、新的人員編制變動、世界提高對虐待老年人意識日的回顧，以及一項關於社會孤立和孤獨的全國性調查。若要訂閱，請造訪：http://eepurl.com/g1nn5v
每年的 6 月 15 日是世界關注虐待長者日 (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day，WEAAD) 。在卑詩省長者第一會，我們正在盡自己的一份力量來支持和幫助全省正在經歷或有風險的老年人[...]
我們的 2023 年 4 月通訊已經發佈！ https://mailchi.mp/d04bbddc3c51/seniors-first-bc-april-2023-newsletter-8902623 閱讀我們的計劃更新、法律診所的變化、四月 BCCRN 省學習活動以及卑詩省老年人權益維護辦公室的義工機會。要訂閱，請瀏覽： http://eepurl.com/g1nn5v
我們的法律計畫、受害者服務、公眾教育與外展計畫將於 4 月 7 日至 4 月 10 日的耶穌受難節（Good Friday）和復活節（Easter Monday）長週末放假，並於 2023 年 4 月 11 日重新開放。我們的老年人虐待與資訊專線將於耶穌受難節（4 月 7 日）和復活節星期一（4 月 10 日）關閉。[...]
我們的 2023 年 2 月通訊已經出版！請閱讀我們的 SAIL 語言傳譯時間更新、員工和義工更新、三月份 BCCRN 省級學習活動，以及即將開展的 UBC 老年健康研究項目！https://mailchi.mp/2a5f20278599/seniors-first-bc-feb-2023-newsletter-8746267 在此訂閱。
卑詩家庭日快樂我們將於今天（2023 年 2 月 20 日，星期一）休息，並於明天重新營業。每年二月的第三個星期一是卑詩省的法定假日，讓卑詩省居民有時間與親人相聚。在此瞭解更多關於這個節日以及全省各地一些家庭活動的資訊。
自 2022 年 12 月 12 日起，加拿大人現在可以申請新的加拿大住房福利一次性補貼。旨在支援低收入租房者的租房費用，符合資格的個人可一次性獲得 500 加元的免稅補貼。申請人無需領取其他住房福利，如加拿大住房福利。申請 [...]
我們正在尋找一位全職的律師助理和一位全職的法律倡導者加入我們的團隊。法律助理將協助我們老年法診所的律師和即將推出的預前規劃計劃，準備遺囑、代理協議、授權書以及法庭文件（基於法律助理的 [...]
隨著2023年的開始，卑詩省老人第一會(Seniors First BC)祝您節日快樂！從2022年12月24日至2023年1月2日，除了12月25日至27日和1月1日至2日的法定假日外，我們的長者虐待和資訊專線將保持開放。我們的法律計劃、受害者服務、公眾教育和 [...]
我們的2022年12月通訊已經出版！本期內容包括我們的假期時間表、VCH Deaf Well-Being Program 的新法律診所、即將與卑詩大腦性麻痺協會和跨文化策略合作舉辦的研討會、長者代言人辦公室發表的報告，以及最近的聯邦福利更新： http://ow.ly/ZaPU50M8zJR 在此訂閱： http://ow.ly/hUyZ50M8zJQ
今天是國際殘疾人日！在卑詩長者第一會，我們支持殘障人士的尊嚴、權利和福祉。請密切留意我們的網站和社交媒體，了解我們在 2023 年為卑詩省各地提供服務的新功能，以提高服務的無障礙程度！
我們的 2022 年 11 月通訊已經出版！閱讀有關我們新的納奈摩預先規劃診所、即將舉辦的工作坊和活動、加拿大司法部發表的報告，以及長者權益維護辦公室的 2021/2022 年長期護理目錄：http://ow.ly/8kLA50Lz7to。
我們的 2022 年 10 月通訊已經出版！請閱讀有關我們的年報發佈、我們的員工和董事會的新成員、我們在本拿比的社區法律診所、長者代言人辦公室的最新消息，以及卑詩社區回應網絡（BC Community Response Networks）主辦的研討會。
我們的 2022 年 10 月通訊已經出版！請閱讀有關我們的年報發佈、我們的員工和董事會的新成員、我們在本拿比的社區法律診所、長者代言人辦公室的最新消息，以及卑詩社區回應網絡（BC Community Response Networks）主辦的研討會。
