Seniors - Safety And Security

The Alcohol and Aging: Know the Facts brochure provides safe drinking guidelines for older adults.more info

Addresses adult abuse and neglect in communities across B.C. Email or visit their website for more information and community resources.more info

The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS) is a non-profit organization delivering programs and initiatives to prevent elder abuse.more info

Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult's health, happiness and safety.In an emergency, always call 911, or the emergency number listed in the front of your phone book.more info

An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that you can make to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, without visiting a lawyer or notary public.more info

When a person dies and leaves a Will, the executor named in the Will has the first right to handle funeral arrangements and administer the estate.more info

Having a voice in decisions about your future health care treatment is important.more info

There are many things that a consumer should know before buying a new or used vehicle, and the VSA provides the tools and information to help the consumer make an informed buying decision.more info

A personal guardian, also called a committee, is an adult appointed by the court to make decisions for another adult who is not mentally capable of making decisions about his or her own health care and personal affairs, and/or financial and legal affairs.more info

BC law allows a capable adult to name a representative in a representation agreement, without visiting a lawyer or notary public.more info