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SENIORS FIRST BC LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM

WHATA trained legal advocate who is a paralegal provides legal information to those who call the Seniors Advocacy & Information Line. Advocates provide legal representation to older adults with problems related to access to safe housing, access to government benefits and pensions and elder abuse.
WHYTo prevent elder abuse and to provide assistance and support to older adults whose rights have been violated.
WHERESeniors First BC (formerly BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support).
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. British Columbia, Canada.


Program Description

In addition to problems with problems related to senior access to safe housing, senior access to government benefits and pensions and elder abuse a legal advocate for seniors can also provide some limited information about elder abuse and the legal rights of older adults to friends, family members and professionals who are concerned about an older adult.

Seniors First BC Legal Advocacy also administers the Seniors Advocacy and Information Line which is a toll free telephone line for older adults and others to speak to trained professionals about elder abuse and legal questions.

Seniors First BC is committed to protecting the legal rights of older adults, increasing access to justice for older adults, informing the public about elder abuse and providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused.
source:seniorsfirstbc.ca

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Find out more about Seniors First BC Legal Advocacy Program

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