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    A Good Welcome -The First 24 Hours Tip SheetFebruary 21, 2026pdflong-term-care-operationspdf
    .Starting a Family Council A-Z – ListStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    048 – Appendix 13. Navigating Challenging Conversations Workshop NotesStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    047 – Appendix 13 Tips for increasing participation in councilsStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    046 – Appendix 13 Tips for Family Council SuccessStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    045 – Appendix 13 Sample notice of family council AGMStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    044 – Appendix 13 Sample Department Listing and Descriptions -2025Starting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    043 – Appendix 13 Sample Contact List for Long Term Care Home to createStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    042 – Appendix 13 Sample AGM or Voting PROXY FORMStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    041 – Appendix 13 Healthy Authority Family Council GuidesStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    040 – Appendix 13 Grow Councils-VIAFC-TOOLStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    039 – Appendix 13 Effectiveness Tool Resource UBC ResearchStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    038 – Appendix 13 Effective Individual AdvocacyStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    037 – Appendix 13 Alberta Resident-and-Family-Council-ToolkitStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    036 – Appendix 12 VCH complaint processStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    035 – Appendix 12 DRAFT Agenda family council and management meetingStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    034 – Appendix 12 Council Evaluation QuizStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    033 – Appendix 11 Sample Marketing FC Welcome Letter Admissions _Starting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    032 – Appendix 11 Sample Marketing FC NewsletterStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    031 – Appendix 11 Sample Marketing FC Blurb for Care HomeNewsletterStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    030 – Appendix 11 Sample Marketing Council – Website_Starting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    029 – Appendix 11 Sample Admission Letter to families incl FC brochureStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    028 – Appendix 10 Follow up to families from 1st FC mtgStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    027 – Appendix 9a Sample Council Meeting MinutesStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    026 – Appendix 9 Sample Council Meeting MinutesStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    025 – Appendix 8a Sample Council Meeting AgendaStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    024 – Appendix 8 Sample Council Meeting AgendaStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    023 – Appendix 7 Sample First meeting script to vote in execStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    022 – Appendix 7 Sample First Meeting Opening RemarksStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    021 – Appendix 7 Sample First meeting agendaStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    020 – Appendix 7 Sample Elections info for notice of first meetingStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    019 – Appendix 6b Sample Council 1st FC Meeting Notice from the LTCHStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    018 – Appendix 6 Sample Family Council Meeting PosterStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pptxstarting-a-family-councilpptx
    017 – Appendix 6 Family Poster for the first family council meetingStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    016 – Appendix 5 Sample Pre Implementation MeetingStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pptxstarting-a-family-councilpptx
    015 – Appendix 4 Sample Terms of ReferenceStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    014 – Appendix 4 Sample Code of ConductStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    013 – Appendix 4 Preamble Code of ConductStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    012 – Appendix 3b Sample of Council Roles (Governance)Starting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    011 – Appendix 3a Effectiveness Factors Infographic_council structureStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    010 – Appendix 3. Reg. Assoc. follow-up to care home re: Info Session.docxStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    009 – Appendix 2d Staff Notes for Family Information SessionStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    008 – Appendix 2c STARTING A FAMILY COUNCIL for families templateStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pptxstarting-a-family-councilpptx
    007 – Appendix 2c STARTING A FAMILY COUNCIL for staff templateStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pptxstarting-a-family-councilpptx
    006 – Appendix 2b Poster_ family information sessionStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    005 – Appendix 2 Poster_Family Info Session NoticeStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    004 – Appendix 1 Regional Association – follow up – first introductionStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    003 – Appendix 1 Sample Notice to families re: family information sessionStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026docxstarting-a-family-councildocx
    002 – Project Plan – Starting a Family CouncilStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    001 – Starting a New Family Council OverviewStarting a Family Council A-ZFebruary 12, 2026pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    24 – ILTCCABC Education Session_ Seniors First BCILTCCABC Education SessionJanuary 13, 2026pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    Frontotemporal Dementia – Checklist-11, 2023AFTD Association of Frontotemporal DementiaDecember 28, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-supportpdf
    Frontotemporal Dementia AFTD – ResourcesAFTD Association of Frontotemporal DementiaDecember 28, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-supportpdf
    Frontotemporal Dementia FTD – Overview for WebAFTD Association of Frontotemporal DementiaDecember 28, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-supportpdf
    Frontotemporal Dementia FTD – Fact Sheet 9.23AFTD Association of Frontotemporal DementiaDecember 28, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-supportpdf
    Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in British Columbia, , December 18, 2025wwwfamily-caregiver-support government-reference research-reportswww
    How to Create a Comfort Cart, , , December 12, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-councilpdf
    Supporting family through grief and loss, , , , , , December 12, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support government-reference long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-council research-reports starting-a-family-councilpdf
    23 – Dementia Care Tips for the HolidaysILTCCABC Education SessionDecember 4, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    22 – Supporting Loved Ones at End of Life in Long‑Term CareILTCCABC Education SessionNovember 27, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    Rodent/Pest Control LTC Communications – A Family Council Reference, , November 26, 2025pdflong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-councilpdf
    Freedom of Information and Health Records, , , November 24, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support government-reference long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    21 – Navigating the OSA Long-Term Care and Assisted Living DirectoryOctober 30, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    Respite care – a reference for Family Council caregivers, , October 21, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support government-reference research-reportspdf
    20 – ILTCCABC presents to the Alzheimer Society – Nothing About Us Without Us!, , September 21, 2025pdfeducation-session-resources long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    19 – Family Caregivers of BC shares resources with ILTCCABC member Family Councils, September 21, 2025pdfeducation-session-resources family-caregiver-supportpdf
    18 – September 12, 2025, Education Session – ILTCCABC Meet n Greet with Dan Levitt, BC’s Seniors Advocate, September 12, 2025, September 18, 2025pdfeducation-session-resources long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Principles of Appreciative Inquiry – Implementation, , September 15, 2025pdflong-term-care-operations maintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    Family Council Consent – Template, September 11, 2025docxmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councildocx
    Education and Resources ReferenceA living document of all ILTCCABC education session contacts and general resources., , September 3, 2025xlsxeducation-session-resources maintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilxlsx
    Role Key (Position Descriptions), , August 25, 2025docxfamily-caregiver-support long-term-care-operations maintaining-a-family-councildocx
    Resident and Family Care Home Contact List, , August 25, 2025docxfamily-caregiver-support long-term-care-operations maintaining-a-family-councildocx
    NIDUSNidus envisions a future where all adults in BC have a right to self-determination* and access to support if they need help with decision-making, without the need to take away or restrict their rights., , August 25, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-councilwww
    Alzheimer Society of B.C. Online Campus, , , August 15, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportspdf
    How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting with Required Registration, August 6, 2025pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    Quality of Life Why LTC Facilities Should be Small and HomelikeAugust 1, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Quality of Life Why Food MattersAugust 1, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Quality of Life Psychosocial Care and The Role of Social WorkAugust 1, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Quality of Life Physical EnvironmentAugust 1, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Quality of Life Connections to NatureAugust 1, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    17 – July 15, 2025, Education Session Ombudsperson – Jay Chalke, , July 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resources government-reference long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    16 – May 27 2025 Education Session Nothing about us Without us: Increase effective engagement with residents and families in Long-Term CareJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    15 – May 24 2025 North Shore Community Resources Seniors Expo Nothing About us Without Us: Increasing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care with What We Already Have: Our Voices! See PDF and embedded presentationJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    14 – Embracing Life with Young Onset Dementia – A SummaryJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    13 – Exploring Resident & Family Councils in Long-Term CareJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    12 – March 10 2025 VCAFC Panel Presentation: VideoJuly 31, 2025wwweducation-session-resourceswww
    11 – March 10 2025 Panel Discussion: The Family Council: Effective Communications and Building Relations with LTCH Management & Staff. See attached the PDF of the presentationJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    10 – Strengthening Long-Term Care from Within: Residents and Families Make a Difference with What They Have – Their Voices!July 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    9 – LinkRx-Companion-ProgramJuly 31, 2025pptxeducation-session-resourcespptx
    8 – Reducing medications in long-term care to meet life’s changesJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    7 – December 10 2024 Supporting someone with dementia living in long-term careJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    6 – October 24 2024 UBC VCH Town HallJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    5 – September 25 2024 Handout from Advanced Care Planning Series: MAiDJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    4. c – July 2024 MOST FormJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    4. b – July 2024 Deciding on Goals of Care and MOSTJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    4. a – July 2024 VCH Frailty RoadmapJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    3. b – June 18 2024 Advanced Care Planning – My VoiceJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    3. a – June 18 2024 Advanced Care Planning – An OverviewJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    2 – VCAFC Education Session April 2024 Care Approaches for People with Dementia and other Complex Neurocognitive DisordersJuly 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    1 – VCAFC Education Session December 2023July 31, 2025pdfeducation-session-resourcespdf
    Family Council Start Up VCAFC NOTESJuly 14, 2025pdfstarting-a-family-councilpdf
    Residents Outing Transportation Resource (All Health Authorities)July 14, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Fundraising in Long-Term Care by Family Councils, , July 11, 2025pdflong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-councilpdf
    Creating a culture of engagement through leading effective conversations, , June 30, 2025pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    Questions to Ask at a Loved One’s Care Conference in Long-Term Care, , June 29, 2025pdffamily-caregiver-support long-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Satisfaction with Food Services Questionnaire 2025June 29, 2025docxmaintaining-a-family-councildocx
    Gmail Account and Google Services, June 27, 2025pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    Seniors First BCApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Senior Services Society of BCApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Patient Voices NetworkApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Jewish Seniors AllianceApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Family Councils OntarioApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Family Caregivers of British ColumbiaApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BCApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    BC Rural Health NetworkApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    BC Healthy CommunitiesApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    BC Health CoalitionApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Action for Reform of Residential Care AssociationApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    SeniorsBC.caApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Province of BC Resident and Family CouncilsApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Province of BC Long-Term Care ServicesApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Office of the Seniors AdvocateApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Office of the OmbusdpersonApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Vancouver Coastal HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Northern HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Island HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Interior HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    Fraser HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    BC Regional Health AuthoritiesApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    BC Ministry of HealthApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    University of British Columbia Long-term Care Experts, , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    People’s Law SchoolApril 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacywww
    Parkinson Society British Columbia, April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    Pallium and BC Atlas of Palliative Care, , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    National Institute of Ageing NIA, , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    Healthy Aging Collaborative Online Resource & Education BC CORE, , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    Healthcare Excellence Canada HEC, , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy research-reportswww
    Canadian Institute of Health Services CIHI, April 8, 2025wwwgovernment-reference long-term-care-operationswww
    Canada Standards Association Group CSA, , April 8, 2025wwwgovernment-reference long-term-care-operations research-reportswww
    BrainExchange, , , April 8, 2025wwwlong-term-care-operations long-term-care-seniors-advocacy maintaining-a-family-council research-reportswww
    BC Human Rights TribunalApril 8, 2025wwwgovernment-referencewww
    BC Center for Disease Control CDC, , April 8, 2025wwwgovernment-reference long-term-care-operations research-reportswww
    BC Care Providers Association BCCPA, , , April 8, 2025wwwgovernment-reference long-term-care-operations maintaining-a-family-council research-reportswww
    Alberta -Resident and Family Councils, , , , April 8, 2025wwwgovernment-reference long-term-care-operations maintaining-a-family-council research-reports starting-a-family-councilwww
    How Resident and Family Councils improve the Quality of Life of Residents in Long-Term Care – Canadian Nurse Series, March 26, 2025pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    Raise Your Voice How to Increase the Effectiveness FULL TEXT, March 26, 2025pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    UBC Research Infographic on Findings, June 25, 2024pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    UBC HOPE LAB Council Effectiveness Tool, June 25, 2024pdfmaintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-councilpdf
    ILTCCABC Collaborates With UBC School Of Nursing On Their “Raise Your Voice” Research Project, June 25, 2024maintaining-a-family-council starting-a-family-council
    ILTCCABC Pre-Implementation MeetingJune 4, 2024wwwstarting-a-family-councilwww
    ILTCCABC Starting a Family Council Mentor SlidesJune 4, 2024wwwstarting-a-family-councilwww
    ILTCCABC 2024 Overview of LTC PresentationJune 4, 2024wwwstarting-a-family-councilwww
    Starting a Family CouncilJune 3, 2024wwwstarting-a-family-councilwww
    Effective Individual AdvocacyJune 3, 2024wwwmaintaining-a-family-councilwww
    Sample Family Council Meeting AgendaJune 3, 2024wwwmaintaining-a-family-councilwww
    Sample Family Council MinutesJune 3, 2024wwwmaintaining-a-family-councilwww
    Sample Family Council Newsletter PieceJune 3, 2024wwwmaintaining-a-family-councilwww
    IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN LONG TERM CARE – A WAY FORWARDJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    DIRECT CARE HOURS (DCH) BC LONG TERM-CAREJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    Direct Care Hours DefinedJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    A Billion Reasons to Care: A Funding Review of Contracted Long-Term Care in BC 2020, June 3, 2024pdfgovernment-reference long-term-care-seniors-advocacypdf
    The Passage of Life: A Practical Guide for Family Members and CaregiversJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-operationspdf
    HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE OSA DIRECTORYJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-operationspdf
    Substitute Decision MakersJune 3, 2024pdflong-term-care-operationspdf
    Useful Ministry of Health and BC Government Legislation and Policy on Long-Term CareJanuary 31, 2024pdfgovernment-referencepdf
    News Release – Residents, family will have stronger voices in long-term care homesJanuary 31, 2024pdfgovernment-referencepdf
    Reporting Concerns and ComplaintsJanuary 31, 2024docxgovernment-referencedocx
    When your loved one has Dementia – from Interior HealthJanuary 31, 2024pdffamily-caregiver-supportpdf