B.C. Seniors Advocate

• Rising cost, demand spurs call for review of B.C.’s assisted-living regulations

  The percentage of British Columbians aged over 75 is slated to grow by 65 per cent in the next two decades, meaning even more demand for assisted-living, the seniors advocate says.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2023
  
• B.C. seniors’ advocate calls on province to drop fees for home care

  "We need a fundamental restructuring of our home support program if we are going to meet the needs of a growing seniors population," Isobel Mackenzie said.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2023
  
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• Caregiver distress on the rise: seniors’ advocate

  A growing number of caregivers in British Columbia are feeling distressed, a problem the seniors' advocate says could be costly for the health care system.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2017