FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2025 VANCOUVER – 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 […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – June 15, 2024
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, FCBC World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed annually on June 15th. The day raises awareness of the abuse and neglect experienced by older adults and highlights the importance of safeguarding their rights and well-being. WEAAD unites individuals, organizations, and communities to share information, discuss strategies, and promote actions […]
New Elder Abuse Law Wiki from Canadian Centre for Elder Law
The Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada has just been released by our friends at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law. This wiki-style resource provides information on many aspects of Elder Abuse Law in Canada. “What is Elder Abuse and Neglect” provides a solid introduction. If you have concerns but aren’t […]
Financial Abuse
Financial abuse happens more often than many people think. In fact, it is the most common form of abuse. It is estimated that one in twelve seniors experiences some kind of financial abuse. Sometimes financial abuse happens just once such as when a stranger steals a wallet or a dishonest tradesman overcharges for a repair […]
Summer 2024
In This Issue: The Caregiving Path: What Phase Are You In? Dear Caregiver Support Line Spotlight on Elder Abuse Awareness A Checklist for Family Caregivers What Is Involuntary Separation? Coping with Losses in Caregiving Embracing Summer Self-Care Caregiver Considerations for a Worry-Free Holiday
Navigating the Healthcare System
Effective teamwork requires mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each member of the team. Regardless of whether family caregivers live close to the care recipient or at a distance, and regardless of whether the care recipient is at home or in a facility, it is still important to get to know who is […]
Virtual Support Group Shared Understanding
To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for all group participants, it is important for each participant to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of your and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following Shared Understandings: All personal information […]
Read: Caregiver Learning Centre
Go back to the Learning Center Before you explore our many resources, we encourage you to first check-in with yourself to understand what you may need for support. Please click below on the the caregiver self-assessment and resilience check-in. Below are top articles, tips, tools and flipbooks for caregivers to read, with evidence informed themes […]