Brochures and Factsheets
"The BC Seniors' Guide is a book-style compilation of information and resources to help us all plan for and live a healthy lifestyle as we age. It includes information on provincial and federal programs, with sections on benefits, health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, safety and security, and other services."
Translated PDF versions of the 11th edition of the BC Seniors' Guide are also available in French, Chinese and Punjabi on the Government of British Columbia website
Related material: The BC Elders’ Guide, specifically designed for First Nations and Aboriginal Elders.
Source: Government of British Columbia
"BC CRN is a provincial umbrella organization that supports local CRNs who in turn work to create a strong community response for adults who may be experiencing or impacted by abuse, neglect, and self-neglect."
Source: BC Association of Community Response Networks
"For many of us, the holidays offer a once-a-year time to visit with elderly relatives who live at a distance. These holiday visits are a good time to assess what assistance parents or other elderly loved ones might need to safely age in their homes. There are many things to consider. Prepare a checklist of things to look out for and to discuss with your elderly loved one."
Source: National Centre on Elder Abuse
The following resource is part of the Family Violence Initiative, funded by the RCMP. Find similar tools by searching for the FVIF tag or consult the list of available resources.
"If you are a woman experiencing abuse or if you have previously been abused, this book is intended to help you.(...)
If you are a worker who offers support and counselling, or a friend or family member of a woman experiencing abuse, you may find this book helpful as well.
For friends and family members, we have added a chapter beginning on page 70.
Content is constantly being updated. For the most recent edition, visit www.women.gov.ns.ca and follow the links to the publications on violence.
For additional resources, visit http://nsdomesticviolence.ca/."
- Section regarding Older Women: p. 12-13
- Useful websites: p.86
- Directory of Agencies and Services: p.88
''This brochure helps families and caregivers recognize red flags of financial abuse and take the next step to report and stop the abuse.''
Find more resources on the FCNB's senior financial resources page
