Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC

ILTCCABC Meeting for Regional Association Representatives
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-20 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/

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
Facilitated by Lisa Dawson, President of ILTCCABC. This educational session speaks to both care home operators and family councils.

What this session is:– intended to be positive and interactive. This may sound like a paradox (it appears contradictory but reveals a deeper truth or a more productive approach to long-term care high-stakes communication), but we intend the outcome to provide practical takeaways for the family council and care home audience.

What this session is not:– a counseling session to resolve specific family council or care home issues. We have gathered key “problem areas” councils experience for examples of problem-solving tips and tools.We encourage you to attend. Bring examples of how your family council or care home have created successful relationships for effective outcomes.

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.

FAFC Family Council Forum
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Please reserve time in your calendar for our next FAFC Family Council Forum, taking place on May 11th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. We kindly request that everyone register in advance for this meeting.

To register, please click on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AGSYaDRPQ8iNe8aC9bCkTA

Meeting ID848 9591 4953

VCAFC Family Council Forum
2026-05-13 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.

Interior Association of Family Councils LIVE FORUM
2026-05-22 09:30 - 15:30

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.

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81264283137?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 812 6428 3137Passcode: [REDACTED]

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:

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.
