Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC

Interior Association of Family Councils LIVE FORUM
2026-05-22 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)

BC Care Providers Association 49th annual conference
2026-05-24 09:00 - 17:00
BC Care Providers Association 49th annual conference. ILTCCABC is a member representing its family councils at the Conference.Byron Yashuk. Janice Desjardins and Lisa Dawson are participating this year as attendees.Lisa Dawson is presenting with Lorrain Mock (Breakthrough Coach) on a new Dignified Seniors Care Program under the Bright Ideas Panel

Health Care Needs Home Care Campaign
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
ILTCCABC collaborates with partner organizations to advance full access to home care and home support.

After the End of Life: Your Life and Your Legacy
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:30
When a loved one dies in long-term care, families are often grieving while also facing urgent decisions, unfamiliar processes, and legal responsibilities. This practical and compassionate education session brings together Dignity Memorial and Westcoast Wills & Estates to help family members understand what to expect and how to be prepared before a death occurs.

Designed especially for long-term care family councils, this session gently guides participants through the steps that follow a death in care, including immediate procedures, documentation, funeral planning, and estate considerations. Attendees will leave with clarity, confidence, and practical knowledge to reduce stress during an emotionally difficult time and to ensure a smoother, more dignified transition for their loved one and family.

No registration required.

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ILTCCABC Meeting for Regional Association Representatives
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:00
Attendance is by invitation only.5 Regional Associations of Family Councils elect three representatives each to attend and contribute to ILTCCABC meetings.For information on how to volunteer as a representative, contact us: https://iltccabc.ca/contact-us/

North Shore Seniors' Health Expo
2026-06-19 09:30 - 15:00
Join us for the eighth annual North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo on Friday, June 19, 2026, featuring exhibitors, innovative speakers, and researchers focused on cognitive, physical, social, financial, and nutritional well-being.

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Cost: Free Admission

This event is free and open to everyone.

Be sure to visit the VCAFC booth and attend the presentation by Lisa Dawson and Barb Kirby:

Partnering with Family Councils: A Proven Path to Better Outcomes in Long-Term Care Homes

Click HERE to view the event program.

The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.

VCAFC Family Forum
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Council Forums are open to family council members, family caregivers, legacy advocates and reps of residents living in Long-Term Care in the VCH Health Region.

VCAFC meets for family council and individual support, education, to share successes and challenges, and to brainstorm ideas with a shared vision of quality of life and care for residents living in care in the VCH region.

Featured Education Session: Join us for Legal Conversations that Matter to Family Caregivers, presented by Elyssa Lockhart, Legal Counsel at MLT Aikins.

This meeting features an open forum discussion and an educational component.

Registration is required: Click HERE to register.

Grief in Long-Term Care - ECHO
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:15
In Long-Term Care Homes, grief is not a single moment tied only to death. It is an ongoing, layered experience shared by the entire long-term care village: residents, families, staff, volunteers, and all who are connected to the home.

Care providers (staff and resident families) will learn how to turn their struggles into solutions for managing the emotional journey in long-term care.

Join us:

Beyond Speaking Up: How Family Councils Turn Individual Voices into Collective Change
2026-08-26 14:00 - 15:00
Follow-Up to “Speaking Up or Staying Silent? The Reality of Family Advocacy in Long-Term Care”

Something many family members have experienced but rarely discuss openly: the fear that speaking up could negatively affect the care of someone they love. What is often missing from this conversation is the recognition that long-term care already has a legislated mechanism designed specifically to address these concerns: the Family Council.

Join us for this insightful and empowering free Zoom session with Lisa Dawson, President of the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC, as we explore how Family Councils create a safe, collaborative way for families, residents, and care teams to work together to improve quality of life in long-term care.

You’ll discover:• Why families often hesitate to advocate and how to overcome that fear.• The important role Family and Resident Councils play in creating meaningful change.• How collaboration between families and care teams leads to better outcomes for everyone.• Practical ways to turn individual concerns into positive, lasting improvements.

Whether you’re a family caregiver, long-term care staff member, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about person-centred care, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and inspired.

Register Today

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

🕑 Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

💻 Location: Zoom

💲 Cost: Free

Registration is required.

Register here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/dementia/free-monthly-zoom-talk-family-councils

Register today and join us for this free educational Zoom talk!

VCAFC Family Forum
2026-09-16 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual: The link to access the meeting will be sent to each Family Council email address and to staff liaisons (for whom we have a contact) for distribution to all families in their long-term care homes.

If we have never connected with you, we welcome your request to be added to our mailing list: vcafc.regional@gmail.com

Pre-registration is required:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fia-jqqhSTKZO3MZbNcIgw

** Invited attendees are asked to ensure their actual name (not “phone number” or “iPad”) is reflected on their profile before entering the virtual meeting to facilitate admission to the Zoom room.

ILTCCABC Monthly Meeting of Representatives and AGM
2026-09-28 18:30 - 20:00
ILTCCABC Monthly Meeting of Representatives and AGMAttendance is by invitation only.5 Regional Associations of Family Councils elect three representatives each to attend and contribute to ILTCCABC meetings.For information on how to volunteer as a representative, contact us: https://iltccabc.ca/contact-us/

VCAFC Family Forum and AGM
2026-10-14 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual: The link to access the meeting will be sent to each Family Council email address and to staff liaisons (for whom we have a contact) for distribution to all families in their long-term care homes.

If we have never connected with you, we welcome your request to be added to our mailing list: vcafc.regional@gmail.com

Pre-registration is required:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6I6mK4UST8GEedX14OGgNQ

** Invited attendees are asked to ensure their actual name (not “phone number” or “iPad”) is reflected on their profile before entering the virtual meeting to facilitate admission to the Zoom room.
