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 and affordable housing.
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
- Wildfire Safety Information for SeniorsWildfires can affect communities across British Columbia with little warning. For older adults, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, power outages and disruptions to essential services can …
- Beat the Heat – Summer Safety Tips for SeniorsThe summer months bring warmer weather, and high temperatures can pose serious health risks for older adults. As temperatures rise, seniors should take extra care …
- July 2026 Message from the BC Seniors AdvocateAs we move into the summer, I want to reflect on June and share a few updates from our office. The first week of June …
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)
