The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the B.C. provincial government acting in the interest of seniors and their caregivers.
How can we help?
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Information and Referral Call Line
The office has an information and referral line that is available from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Our senior service specialists will work with you to provide resources and help resolve issues.
Call us at 1-877-952-3181 (toll free)
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Monitoring Seniors Services in B.C.
The office monitors and analyzes seniors services and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues in five areas: health care, housing, income support, community support and transportation.
Read our reports to learn more
Features
Monitoring Seniors Services Report 2025
B.C.’s seniors population is growing and people are living longer, while wait times for essential supports continue to increase. The 2025 Monitoring Seniors Services Report highlights mounting pressure on services including surgeries, long-term care, housing and safe hospital discharge.
From Shortfall to Crisis: Growing Demand for Long-Term Care Beds in B.C.
The Seniors Advocate is calling on the Province to address the increasing shortfall in long-term care bed supply. This systemic review reveals B.C. is not prepared to care for the most vulnerable seniors today or in the future due to the ongoing, increasing shortage of long-term care beds.
News
- Fraud Prevention Resources for SeniorsMarch is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a time to learn how to recognize scams and protect yourself and your loved ones. Fraud and scams …
- 2025 Income Tax Tips for SeniorsUpdated for the 2026 tax year. This tax season, be sure to maximize your benefits and credits! Most seniors must file their 2025 income tax …
- March 2026 Message from the Seniors AdvocateAs we enter March, I want to share a brief update with seniors, caregivers and partners across British Columbia. The provincial budget signals government priorities …
Resources
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Online Information
The following links provides access to online resources that may help answer your questions.
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Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory
Our Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory can help you find information about publicly funded long-term care homes and assisted living residences in B.C.
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Seniors’ Guides for Health Living
The BC Seniors’ Guide and the BC Elders’ Guide contain information to help you plan for and live a healthy lifestyle as you age.
Download the BC Seniors’ Guide
(Ministry of Health)Download the BC Elders’ Guide
(First Nations Health Authority)
