A Remarkable Milestone for Family Councils in Long-Term Care Homes
Written by Nola Galloway, President, Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC, January 2023
Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) is a “Provincial Association of Family Councils” representing the important collective voice of residents, their families, and residents’ representatives.
Northern Association of Family Councils (NAFC) is a Regional Association of Family Councils formally established in 2021. We are a group of committed volunteers who believe that the ongoing involvement of residents’ family, friends, and community will result in enhanced care and improved quality of life for LTC Residents.
What We Do
We Network LTC Home Family Councils by providing an independent forum for long-term care (LTC) family councils to offer support to one another, discuss, plan and advocate for needed change to the LTC system. We are a Resource to educate about the role, purpose and benefits of resident and/or family councils in LTC homes.
What is a Family Council
According to the Ministry of Health, a family council is a group of people who are the contact persons, representatives or relatives of a resident, and who meet regularly to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents in Long-Term Care.Family Councils are intended to be
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- ILTCCABC presents to the Alzheimer Society – Nothing About Us Without Us!by Web Support on September 22, 2025 at 6:50 am
- Family Caregivers of BC shares resources with ILTCCABC member Family Councilsby Web Support on September 22, 2025 at 1:04 am
- ILTCCABC Meet n Greet with Dan Levitt, BC’s Seniors Advocate, September 12, 2025by Web Support on September 18, 2025 at 11:28 pm
