
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 24 hours a day, every day. Our senior service specialists will work with you during our office hours to provide resources and help resolve issues. Staff at bc211 will assist after hours.
Call us at 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or 250-952-3181
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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.
COVID-19 Information
- COVID-19 Vaccinations and BoostersGet vaccinated and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- B.C.’s Response to COVID-19Province-wide restrictions are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- ResourcesThe BC Centre for Disease Control is the best source for COVID-19 health information.
- COVID-19 StatisticsThe BCCDC, Provincial Health Officer and the Government of Canada all provide regular updates on COVID-19 cases.
Current Issues
- Seniors Advocate Visits the Sunshine CoastIsobel Mackenzie will visit the Sunshine Coast in February to meet with seniors, seniors organizations, advocates, local government representatives, residential care facilities and others to discuss issues affecting older British Columbians. She will be holding town halls in Sechelt on February 6th and Powell River on February 7th to hear from seniors, their loved ones …
- Calling all Volunteers! Give a voice to residents of long-term careWe’re surveying every long-term care resident in B.C. and we need your help. Join our team of volunteer surveyors to interview seniors about their quality of life in long-term care. No experience necessary. Apply now online.
- New Report Release – 2022 Monitoring Seniors ServicesThe 2022 Monitoring Seniors Services report is now available! This year’s report reinforces the need to scale up B.C. seniors’ services to meet the growing demands of the aging population. Read the report to find out how seniors’ services and supports have performed over the last year and find out where seniors’ needs are being …
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)