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Fraud Prevention Resources for Seniors

March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a time to learn how to recognize scams and protect yourself and your loved ones. Fraud and scams affect thousands of Canadians each year. Older adults are often targeted because fraudsters may believe seniors are more trusting, have savings or may live alone. Learning about common scams and …

March is Fraud Prevention Month

March is Fraud Prevention Month, and with reported cases of fraud on the rise, all British Columbians are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves and their loved ones. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to fraud. In fact, 57,055 Canadians reported being targeted by …

March 2026 Message from the Seniors Advocate

As we enter March, I want to share a brief update with seniors, caregivers and partners across British Columbia. The provincial budget signals government priorities for the year ahead. Unfortunately, the recently released 2026 B.C. Budget does not prioritize seniors. It maintains core funding for existing seniors’ programs and services, but does not include any …

March 2025 Message from the Seniors Advocate

As we welcome the month of March, I’m pleased to share the latest happenings and updates of the Office of the Seniors Advocate. My office’s Caregiver Survey on Access to Long-Term Care has been extended to March 18th.  If you are a family caregiver for someone waiting for long-term care, or who recently entered long-term …

Seniors Safety

Approximately 1 in 6 people aged 60 years or older experienced some form of abuse in community settings and this is predicted to increase as countries experience rapidly aging populations. Many seniors and/or families turn to multiple organizations to seek help, which can include Community Response Networks, provincial health authorities, Community Living BC and Public …

Seniors’ advocates join forces to raise awareness of elder abuse

Leaders of three seniors’ advocacy groups joined the BC Seniors Advocate today to raise the alarm about elder abuse, a growing but often hidden issue affecting older adults across the province, in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated …