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May 2026 Family Councils Forum Wrap-Up

What a great day of collaboration and learning as Interior Association of Family Councils (IAFC) and Interior Health (IH-led Regional Resident & Family Council Network) co-hosted the first-ever Family Councils Forum.

Below are some highlights, and links to resources and information shared. 

Introduction to Kim Slater, 

Family Councils Forum  - Keynote Speaker &

2023 BC Care Providers 

Family Champion of the Year 

Kim Slater's Presentation - Family Council Ideas

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A Takeway from Kim's Presentation - IAFC and RRFCN members are part of important work:

Use the link below to read the full report. https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/osa-reports/every-voice-counts-long-term-care-resident-and-visitor-survey-results-2023/

See Recommendation #7 in the report:

"Ministry/Health Authorities" should work closely with the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC to raise awareness and increase the function of resident and family councils at all long-term care facilities in B.C."

LISA DAWSON'S PRESENTATION - RELATIONAL ADVOCACY

 

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Resources Shared

RRFC-IAFC Forum May 22 Agenda-Invitation (png)Download
Office of BC Seniors Advocaate - LTC-SURVEY-REPORT-RESULTS-2023 (pdf)Download
IH - Introduction to IDDSI (jpeg)Download
Brochure, Interior Family Councils, April 2024 (1) (pdf)Download
ILTCCABC-Pamphlet-OCT 04-2024-2 (pdf)Download
Seniors Line Magazine Vol322_Spring-2026 (pdf)Download
Newsletter Recap of Event (pdf)Download

Read More About Some of the Topics Discussed at the Forum

https://www.iddsi.org/


https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/im-healthcare-provider/im-health-care-provider-bc/u-first-dementia-training


https://alzheimer.ca/bc/sites/bc/files/documents/First-Link-Brochure_Refering-People-Living-with-Dementia-and-their-Caregivers-.pdf



https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health-safety/home-community-care/accountability/pdf/ltc_quality_framework_policy_directive.pdf


https://www.canadian-nurse.com/blogs/cn-content/2025/03/03/resident-and-family-councils-part-1#:~:text=Resident%20and%20family%20councils%20are,living%20within%20each%20LTC%20home.


Thank You - Alzheimer Society for Joining our Event

A Wonderful Day of Collaboration and Education

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

    Thanks Everyone for Helping Support Our Mission - Raising the Voice of Long-Term Care Home Councils

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