Provides a social group for older South Asian women to reduce social isolation and connect participants to resources. Offers opportunities to socialize, group activities, peer support, and connection to community resources. Activities include poetry, singing, ...

Provides educational workshops about elder abuse to seniors, and encourages seniors to stay active. Workshop topics include self-awareness, meditation, physical activity, and elder abuse. Runs three times per month for three hours. Registration required.

Province-wide association supporting the activities of local Community Response Networks (CRNs). CRNs are groups of individuals and organizations that come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. The goal i...

Provides free support services for caregivers across BC. Informs, supports, and educates on issues of concern to family caregivers and those who provide unpaid eldercare to a parent, spouse, partner, adult family member, or friend. Offers free one-to-one and p...

Protects individuals living in BC assisted living residences through the registration of residences, administration of assisted living health and safety standards, and investigation of complaints related to health and safety concerns. Seniors assisted living r...

Provides foster caregiver support and training to caregivers of Indigenous children and youth in BC. Offers orientation, workshops, and in-service training for foster caregivers to gain the understanding needed to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous ch...

Monitors and reviews system-wide issues affecting the well-being of seniors and raises awareness about resources available to them. Also makes recommendations to government and others who deliver seniors' services related to health care, personal care, housing...

Website provides comprehensive information about government programs and services for older adults; includes sections on health care, finances, benefits, elder abuse prevention, and planning for healthy aging. Free resources, including the 'BC Seniors' Guide' ...

Aims to promote the best interests of elder citizens of BC, in all matters pertaining to their welfare. Branches throughout the province host social, health, and wellness activities, as well as business meetings on matters of interest to seniors. A list of ema...

Provides care services and programs to seniors in need. The Good Samaritan TeleCare specializes in monitored medical alerts, home safety, and support services to individuals of all ages concerned about personal safety such as older adults, individuals with dis...

A network of researchers, practitioners, students, and seniors dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Works to advance policy for the care of older adults and advocates for improved training of geriatric health care practitioners. Also offers annual ...

National non-partisan organization advocating for older Canadians promoting financial security, equitable access to health care, and freedom from discrimination. Provides value-added benefits, products, and services to members. Membership fee includes a subscr...