ILTCCABC Meeting for Regional Association Representatives
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 (America/Vancouver)
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/

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.
