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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Survey on Ageism
The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from British Columbians about their perceptions and experiences with ageism, particularly related to seniors. Participate in a short survey to share your perspectives and experiences.
Features
Forgotten Rights: Seniors Not Afforded Equal Rent Protection
In this report, the Seniors Advocate urges the provincial government to act quickly and enforce the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to protect the 30,000 B.C. seniors in retirement homes from illegal rent increases and evictions.
Ageing Matters: Listening to B.C. Seniors
‘Ageing Matters’ reaffirms B.C. seniors on fixed incomes are disproportionately impacted by the high cost of living and unable to absorb increased costs for housing, food, medical equipment, mobility aids and other necessities for healthy ageing.
News
- Ageism SurveyWhat is ageism? The World Health Organization defines ageism as “…the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards …
- November Message from Seniors Advocate Dan LevittWith the 2024 B.C. election coming to a close, I am again calling on the provincial government to develop and implement a cross-ministry seniors plan …
- B.C.’s first Ageism Awareness Day aims to reduce misconceptions of ageingOften referred to as the last socially-acceptable form of prejudice, ageism is discriminating against someone based on their age. Older people are often the targets …
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)
