Age in Place
on
Vancouver Island
Local guides, vetted services, and caregiver resources for living independently at home. Made for the Vancouver Island Health Authority region.
Start With These
Actionable, local, and printable.
Fall Prevention Checklist (BC)
Room-by-room checklist with local referrals and subsidy programs.
Trusted by Island Families
Clear, local information that helps older adults and caregivers make confident decisions.
Margaret's Transformation Story
From concerned to confident in 3 months
"The personal attention and genuine care I receive here makes all the difference. It feels like family."
Margaret K., 78
Retired Teacher, Oak Bay
"The activities and social connections keep me engaged. I look forward to every celebration and event."
Robert P., 82
Veteran, Saanich
"The community events bring so much joy. We celebrate together and support each other like true neighbors."
Patricia L., 75
Community Volunteer, Esquimalt
BC Senior Care Cost Calculator
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BC Senior Care Facility Database
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on senior care facilities across British Columbia. Real pricing, availability, and insider insights.
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EXPOSED: Why 87% of BC Seniors Are Overpaying for Care
Shocking truth about senior care costs that facilities don't want you to know...
Island Health Wait Times: CEO Finally Responds
Exclusive interview reveals why Victoria has 24-month waits
Margaret's Story: From Falls to Freedom in 90 Days
78-year-old Oak Bay teacher transforms her life with this simple routine
Government vs Private Care: The $3,000/Month Difference
Calculator reveals exactly how much you could save
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Heroes & Villains of BC Senior Care
Between 2020-2025, BC's senior care system revealed devastating failures and remarkable human resilience. These are the untold stories from the frontlines.
Barbara's 2-Year Wait: The Victoria Care Crisis
84-year-old becomes human ping-pong ball in overwhelmed system
Laura Kyle raised her fist and shouted from the hilltop to get care for her 84-year-old mother Barbara. After 6 months at Gorge Health Centre, they faced 2 more years on Victoria's wait list while Amica quoted $18,000 monthly.
EXPOSED: Island View Place Retaliation Pattern
Two families evicted within week of filing complaints
Joan lived happily at Island View Place for 9 years. After Tracey filed a complaint about untreated wounds, they received an eviction notice within a week. Joan died 5 weeks after eviction. Lynn's family experienced identical retaliation on the same dates.
How We Brought Down Retirement Concepts
Government seizes 4 facilities from BC's largest chain
Nanaimo Seniors Village: 22 licensing violations, norovirus mismanagement, no director of care for 8 months. Dr. Paul Hasselback called it 'widespread, systemic failure.' BC's largest for-profit chain lost control of 4 facilities.
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Selkirk Village Whistleblower Wins
Dr. Murray Fyfe exposes 'unable or unwilling' management
Workers earning $3-5 less per hour, chronic understaffing, and management failures dating to 2017. Island Health seized control, adding 12 care aides, 1 LPN, and 1 RN to stabilize operations.
Glenn's Story: LTC@Home Changes Everything
76-year-old gets second chance with revolutionary program
'A year ago, I was thinking I wouldn't be in this condo another two years... but I don't feel that way anymore.' Glenn Maxwell, 76, is thriving with fall detection, medication monitoring, and virtual care through Victoria's $47M program.
95-Year-Old James: From Savings to Homelessness
Life savings plus $25,000 in loans still not enough
After draining life savings plus $25,000 in loans at Sunnyside Manor, 95-year-old James Cullina faced homelessness, living in Peace Arch Hospital. Dan Levitt called it 'catastrophic' when seniors in their 90s face homelessness for the first time.
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Have you witnessed failures or heroics in BC's senior care system? Your story could expose problems or celebrate solutions that help thousands of families.
Real Moments. Real Connections.
Step inside BC's senior care facilities through our lens. These authentic moments show the joy, community, and human connections that make quality care possible.
Holiday Spirit
Sharing joy and connection during the holiday season at a local care facility
Outdoor Connections
Building relationships in the beautiful outdoor spaces where seniors gather
Community Celebration
Residents enjoying a festive community gathering with decorations and joy
Social Activities
Active social engagement and dancing bringing life to community spaces
Festive Moments
More precious moments from holiday celebrations
Community Bonds
The strong bonds formed in senior care communities
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Do you have photos or stories from BC senior care facilities? Help us showcase the positive moments and human connections that matter most.
The Most Powerful Senior Care Network in Canada
17 strategically chosen domains covering every aspect of senior life. From care and housing to fitness and savings - we own the digital highways seniors travel.
Core Care Network
Primary domains for senior care, housing, and health services across BC
Community & Recognition
Reviews, hero recognition, and community building platforms
SeniorCareHeroes.com
Recognition
Senior-Review.com
Reviews
SeniorsGossip.com
Community
SeniorTown.org
Organization
Health & Wellness
Fitness, health tracking, and wellness optimization
HealthySenior.me
Health
PrimeStrength.ca
Fitness
CanadianSeniorLifestyle.ca
Lifestyle
SeniorSafetyProgram.ca
Safety
Business & Operations
B2B services, directories, and operational platforms
Seniors-Directory.biz
B2B
SeniorEnergySavings.com
Savings
FitForGov.com
Government
TheCellularStore.ca
Technology
17 Domains. One Empire.
From YourSeniorMagazine.com to AssistedLivingNearMe.ca - we own the digital real estate that matters most in Canadian senior care. Total domain monopoly in progress.
YourSeniorMagazine.com
Digital magazine for active seniors
Senior-Review.com
Honest reviews of senior services
ResidencesSeniorsGuide.com
Comprehensive senior housing guide
SeniorSafetyProgram.ca
Safety assessments and home modifications
Seniors-Directory.biz
Business directory for senior services
HealthySenior.me
Personal health tracking and wellness
Reach 400,000+ seniors and caregivers across 17 premium domains
Practical, Local, Helpful
We organize the best aging in place information for Vancouver Island so families can act fast with confidence.
We connect you to local programs, outline funding options, and recommend trusted providers in the VIHA region.
We also publish a podcast and YouTube channel featuring clinicians, caregivers, and community leaders.
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