VCAFC Education Session
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver)
VCAFC Education SessionTopic: Using the UBC Research Effectiveness Tool to gauge council effectiveness.Date: May 27Time: @ 1:00-2:30Place: Virtual

Click this link here to join the meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86178049358?pwd=[REDACTED]

If you are not currently receiving our notices as a Family Council, please contact: vcafc.regional@gmail.com with a request to be added.

VCAFC Family Council Forum. Our last forum before a break July an August
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00
June 187PM-8PMVirtualVCAFC Family Council ForumOur last forum before a break July and August Whether you have a Family Council?,Are you trying to revitalize your Family Council? orDo you seek tips on maintaining your Family Council? Join us for an “Open Mic” to share your Family Council success and challenges.Register (FREE) in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EHd8EPACTzOsX0wvNLiOrQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please check your inbox and spam folders.

ILTCCABC Monthly Meeting of Representatives and AGM
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:30
ILTCCABC Monthly Meeting of Representatives and AGMJune 237:00PM-8:30PMVirtually – Link to be provided with notice, agenda and minutes directly

ILTCCABC Education Session: Meet our Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:30
July 15 Education Session 1:00-2:30 PMVirtualMeet our Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/meet-the-ombudspersonSupportive of long-term care issues, our BC Ombudsperson is an independent and impartial official who investigates complaints from the public about unfair government administration.

In 2012, the Ombudsperson came out with The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in BC (parts 1 and 2). There was great support for improvement in long-term care. In 2021, the Ombudsperson called on government and health authorities to address outstanding gaps in long-term care visits policy and practiceAll regional associations of family councils are invited to this opportunity to hear from our Ombudsperson, learn about their office, what they can look into and how to raise concerns. Jay Chalke only has 1 hour with us. We are sending questions in advance. If you have a question, please forward it asap to iltccabc@gmail.com with the subject line “OMBUDSPERSON” by July 4 at 5:00 PM.

Register (FREE) in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OfW7VMZATTa7WshFVqueEQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please check your inbox and spam folders.

ILTCCABC Meeting for Regional Association Representatives
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:00
Attendance is by invitation only.

A Meet 'N Greet with the Seniors Advocate: Dan Levitt September 12 at 1PM
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Sep 12, 2025 01:00 PM VancouverRegister in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0k6w2tSQSgmdk7PuzOi52Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.Title: A Meet ‘N Greet with the Seniors Advocate: Dan LevittInvitation to all long-term care family councils in BC

Learn how our advocacy, as family councils, supports and is supported by the Office of the Seniors Advocate.Send questions in advance to: iltccabc@gmail.com

Dan LevittBC Seniors AdvocateDan Levitt has tirelessly championed the rights of seniors for 30 years at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Prior to his appointment as BC’s Seniors Advocate, Dan held leadership positions in senior-living and long-term care homes in the Lower Mainland for more than 10 years, where he helped shape a dementia-friendly future for seniors and their loved ones. He was an adjunct professor of gerontology at both Simon Fraser University and a former sessional instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has also been a surveyor with Accreditation Canada, reviewing quality improvement and person-centred care at long-term care homes and community-based service providers across Canada. He is a certified health executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and achieved Fellowship status in the college in July 2024. He also received the Young Executive Award presented by the BC Lower Mainland Chapter Executive of the Canadian College of Health Leaders. On the global stage, Levitt recently served as a member of the board of directors of the Global Ageing Network and the International Federation on Ageing. Dan earned an undergraduate degree from the UBC and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas, Center for Studies in Aging. He has served on the board of directors for the Denominational Health Association and the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia. He is inspired by the aging journeys of his grandparents and great-grandparents, and is now supporting his parents, who are living life to the fullest in their mid-80s.

Navigating Caregiving in Long-Term Care (LTC): Strengthening Voices and Building Connections
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
September 16 Education Session1:00-2:30 PMVirtualPresented by: Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC)

Join us to explore strategies for effective advocacy, emotional resilience, and building a supportive community.

Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) helps strengthen our family caregiver voice for effective family councils– The FCBC Mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers through support, information, and education. We provide leadership to strengthen the voice of family caregivers and the significance of their role.

Register (FREE) in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ghx0femyTLuWOrjnpApxow After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please check your inbox and spam folders.

ILTCCABC Speaks to Alzheimer Society
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:30
September 172:00-3:30 PMVirtual

ILTCCABC Speaks to Alzheimer SocietyBarb Kirby and Lisa Dawson Deliver:“Nothing about us without us” – Increase quality of life, in long-term care, with what we already have: OUR VOICES!

ILTCCABC Meeting for Regional Association Representatives
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-16 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/

VCAFC Family Council Forum and AGM
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00
Attendance is by invitation only to family councils in the Vancouver Coastal region of BC

The Annual General Meeting

Agenda includes:

A report from the Chair of the Executive Committee

A review of our Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct

Election of new executive committee members

Opportunity for family councils to share their success and challenges as a council

Each Family Council may vote at the Annual General Meeting, so please ensure your Family Council has representation!

The Executive Committee governs the association and makes decisions regarding its future. They have the responsibility of ensuring that all of the activities that take place will benefit the association.

Please get in touch with VCAFC at vcafc.regional@gmail.com with YOUR expression of interest to help out on the Executive!

Navigating the OSA Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory - (For family caregivers to residents in long-term care and family councils)
2025-10-23 13:30 - 14:30
Join staff from the Office of the Seniors Advocate for a guided tour of the Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory. Learn how to use this tool to compare care homes, understand available services and access information to support residents and families better. Available exclusively for members of the Independent Long-Term Care Family Council Association of BC.

Register in advance:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NSlTaTRvTterE5sOT71HEA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join.

Supporting Loved Ones at End of Life in Long‑Term Care
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:30
ILTCCABC Education Session:

Register in advance for this meeting*:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CfSHj-4mRoa7PcAiw1Xi2g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Better support your loved ones (and yourself) through death in long-term care with this one-hour presentation and Q&A session.

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Cory BretzEnd of Life Doula, Spiritual Coach, & Legacy Project Specialist 📞 778-887-7446 ✉️ corybretz@gmail.com 🌐 www.corybretz.com

Brought by end-of-life doulas Lianne Cohen and Cory Bretz, you’ll hear about what to anticipate through the typical experience of dying, how to be helpful, do self-care, advocate for your loved one and collaborate with other family members, staff, and medical caregivers.This workshop covers many of the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and practical aspects of death throughout the transition.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:• Describe the normal stages and signs of the dying process in LTC• Identify concrete steps families can take at each phase (before, during, and after death)• Use communication tools to align family, staff, and goals of care• Understand how Family Councils can strengthen LTC end‑of‑life culture• Take away a one-page Action Summary sheet you can share

Ample time will be allotted for questions, “what ifs”, and the acknowledgment of grief and pain.Together for more than 16 years, end-of-life doulas Lianne Cohen and Cory Bretz bring their shared talents, skills, experience, and hearts to their clients and families in service and collaboration. They have completed specialized End-of-life support training, including in both end-of-life doula work and grief and bereavement.

They believe that each person is entitled to die as they lived: creatively in charge of their own journey, as much as is physically possible. They start by living more now.

Lianne has worked with seniors since 2010, supporting older adults and their families through a wide range of health challenges and life stages. Her calm and caring nature has made her a comforting presence in the lives of many. Whether she’s preparing meals, accompanying clients to appointments, or simply listening to their stories, Lianne brings warmth and respect to every interaction. Her ability to form genuine bonds with those in her care is one of her most defining qualities.

This education session is open to all BC long-term care Family Councils

*Information you provide when registering will only be shared with the account owner, host and the Chair of your regional association of family councils and used by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

FAFC Family Council Forum
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:00
Please reserve time in your calendar for our next FAFC Family Council Forum, taking place on November 25th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. We kindly request that everyone register in advance for this meeting to help us track the reach of our invitations.

To register, please click on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nhZIC-HKRk691GYEdWMhBg.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.

Dementia Caregiver Tips for the Holiday Season
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
ILTCCABC Education Session:

ILTCCABC offers comfort and joy as the holiday season begins!Please join us for Dementia Caregiver Tips for the Holiday Season.

Our special guest is Karen Tyrell, Dementia Consultant, Educator, Author, and Speaker.

Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O-T8Sa6EQ3KaQdtZIhC-jAAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on joining the meeting.

This education session is open to all BC long-term care Family Councils.

ILTCCABC Education Session: Seniors First BC
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30
Presenter: Seniors First BCYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.

Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, support, and resources for older adults across BC with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.

Learn about their free programs and services, along with a brief overview of elder abuse, and examples of situations where our programs have supported older adults experiencing abuse and neglect, including long-term care.

Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NtRypUsjQyepRNeKv0XxKg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.

VCAFC Family Council Forum
2026-01-14 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/439p8p9sQL2cGvUF5NlIDg

** 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.

FAFC Family Forum/AGM Meeting
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00
Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: March 16, 2026, 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u4S16VohRmKcI7CTmq_B6g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

VCAFC Live Forum - Building Bridges
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
VCAFC is excited to host its first LIVE event, open to all Family Council members, family and representatives (who do not yet have a family council), as well as invite VCH staff, Long-Term Care Home (LTCH) managers and other organizations within the VCH Long-Term Care community. With the theme, “Building Bridges,” this event takes place Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1 pm – 3 pm, and includes:

Spring Luncheon,

Educational Presentations,

Entertainment,

Complimentary Garden Pass (arrive early or stay later!) …

FREE parking!

Registration required by March 13.

Building a Positive Council-Operator Relationship in Long-Term Care
2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:30
Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/57T7ywCCRbuvaHzFTQ58bw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

VCAFC Family Council Forum
2026-05-20 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

** 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.
