Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC

Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2025

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Welcome to our Fall 2025 Newsletter! 🍂

In this issue, we share updates, resources, and highlights from family councils across British Columbia.

ILTCCABC Provincial Regional Representatives Meeting

Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC)

ILTCCABC is a registered society under the BC Societies Act. It is a provincial association of family councils representing the collective voice of long-term care residents, their families, and representatives.

ILTCCABC is comprised of its member Regional Associations of Family Councils, which operate in every health authority in BC. ILTCCABC is viewed by the Ministry of Health as an important partner (stakeholder in the long-term care sector).

ILTCCABC contributes to the development and maintenance of independent resident and family councils in LTC.

Spotlight on Family Councils

SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY COUNCILS

ILTCCABC has spent the last year promoting who we are and what we do. We now have active websites, weekly social media, monthly news, an expanding education portal and now advertising in directories.

ILTCCABC is becoming better known in our health authorities as we align with organizations. We have developed relationships with our health authorities as we participate and have a place on the agenda at the Regional Resident and Family Council Network (RRFCN) meetings.

None of this would be possible without our dedicated group of volunteer family caregivers and long-term care advocates. SPOTLIGHT on family councils celebrates family council successes from around our province

ILTCCABC newsletter team want to hear from you! Our goal is to feature different regional family councils each quarter! Send your SPOTLIGHT to communications.iltccabc@gmail.com

Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils (VCAFC)

Spotlight on Banfield Pavilion

Fraser Association of Family Councils (FAFC)

Spotlight on AgeCare Carlton

Interior Association of Family Councils (IAFC)

Spotlight on Summerland Seniors Village

Northern Association of Family Councils (NAFC)

Spotlight on Gateway Family and Resident Council

ILTCCABC Strategic Directions

Education Portal

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Our education portal is "free" to all family councils in long-term care.

Get access to our templates and resources to help your council be most effective and your family caregivers get the information they need. Visit us now...

Education Portal

Conferences

ILTCCABC promotes awareness of our regional associations directly to long-term care home managers and private care home owners. Conference presence builds relationships with health authorities, the Ministry of Long-Term Care leaders, and seniors' advocates.

ILTCCABC attends the first BCCPA conference as a member of BCCPA

ILTCCABC presented on June 18, 2025, at the Canadian Institute Think Tank on Healthcare Infrastructure for the Aging Population

ILTCCABC Presented on June 19 & 20, 2025, West Coast Conference on Aging

COSCO BC’s 75th-anniversary conference, Human Rights and Ageing: Strategies for an Equitable Future

Education Session

ILTCCABC Calendar of events:

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Resources from Educational Events:

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Regional News

ILTCCABC Met and Greeted with Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate, September 12, 2025

From Shortfall to Crisis: Growing Demand for Long-Term Care Beds in B.C.

The Seniors Advocate is calling on the Province to address the increasing shortfall in long-term care bed supply. This systemic review reveals B.C. is not prepared to care for the most vulnerable seniors today or in the future due to the ongoing, increasing shortage of long-term care beds.

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