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July OSA Update

The July OSA Update is here! Stay cool, informed and connected with our monthly newsletter packed with information and resources just for B.C. seniors. https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/2025-07-OSAUpdate.pdf Sign up today to get the next issue delivered to your inbox: https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/sign-up-form/

July Message from the Seniors Advocate

As we enter the month of July, we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, a great time to look forward to what’s ahead. I hope this message finds you well and making the most of the summer season. Last month, I was honoured to celebrate BC Seniors’ Week with people in communities from …

Beat the Heat 2025 – Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

The summer months bring warmer weather, and high temperatures can pose serious health risks for older adults. As temperatures rise, seniors should take extra care to stay cool and hydrated. Family, friends, and neighbors should check in regularly. Keep Your Home Cool Keep Your Body Cool Know the Signs of Heat-Related Illness Make a Heat …

Message from the Seniors Advocate on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Message from the BC Seniors Advocate National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2025 National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are opportunities to honour the rich heritage, diversity and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. I recently met with people in Nuu-chah-nulth territory, including Elders, and it was …

Property tax deferral an option for cash-strapped senior homeowners

Statement from the BC Seniors AdvocateJune 16, 2025 “As BC Seniors Advocate, I meet with thousands of seniors throughout the province and I continually hear two important themes: older people want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible, and they are struggling with the rising cost of living. “Most …

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 …

Let’s celebrate BC Seniors’ Week 2025!

BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt’s Statement on BC Seniors’ Week “June 1-7 is BC Seniors’ Week and a time to celebrate, recognize and honour olderpeople in our province. “There is good news for British Columbians! The number of seniors is increasing. Today, one infive people are over 65, and in the next decade, this will …

Spotlight On Seniors Social Media Campaign

Spotlight On Seniors submissions are now closed. Thank you to all the exceptional seniors who shared their stories and photos with us in celebration of B.C. Seniors’ Week 2025. We will continue to share submissions on our social media channels throughout the months of June and July. To view Spotlight On Seniors submissions visit us …

May 2025 Message from the Seniors Advocate

As we step into the month of May, I’m pleased to share updates on our work and developments in local and international efforts to improve the health and wellness of seniors. April was a month of meaningful progress in the global movement to combat ageism. Notably, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the WHO Ageism …

April 2025 OSA Update Available Now

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