The other places worth knowing about.
A small, opinionated collection of free external resources we point families toward. Monarch isn't the only good answer for every household, these are the next places we'd send you.
BC specific seniors' resources.
Provincial bodies, advocacy, and the public sector services families turn to most often in Greater Victoria.
All BC seniors and families
Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
BC's independent office monitoring services and policies affecting seniors. Useful first stop for systemic issues and rights questions.
Family caregivers
Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Province wide support for unpaid family caregivers, providing phone line, support groups, education, and a respite library.
- Caregiver Support Line: 1 877 520 3267
- Free webinars and learning library
All BC seniors and families
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
Legal advocacy and information for seniors facing elder abuse, financial issues, or rights questions in BC.
Family caregivers and home care workers
SafeCare BC
Continuing care safety education with practical guides families and caregivers can use.
Dementia & cognitive health.
Reliable, ad free starting points for families navigating dementia or early cognitive change.
Families navigating dementia
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Information, support groups, First Link® early diagnosis program, and education across BC.
- First Link® dementia helpline: 1 800 936 6033
- Free First Link Learning Series
Families and clinicians
Canadian Frailty Network
Public facing resources on frailty, covering what it is, why it matters, and how families can respond.
Older adults and families
Brain Health PRO (Baycrest)
Free online program with evidence based brain health strategies, risk factor identification, and lifestyle recommendations.
Planning ahead.
Free, reputable resources for the conversations that are easier to have early than late.
All adults, the earlier the better
My Voice: BC's advance care planning guide
Province of BC's free advance care planning workbook. Helps families capture wishes for future medical decisions.
All adults
Speak Up Canada
National advance care planning hub with workbooks, conversation guides, and provincial resource links.
Falls prevention.
Practical, evidence based programs and checklists for older adults concerned about falling at home.
Older adults concerned about falls
BC Injury Prevention Unit: STABL
A free strength and balance program for older adults at risk of falling. Three progressive levels, designed for home use.
Families and older adults
CDC, Check for Safety home checklist
US Centers for Disease Control's room by room home fall prevention checklist. Free, printable, no account needed.
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If the right resource isn't on this page, or if you'd rather start with a person, call us. We'll point you in the right direction whether or not Monarch is the eventual fit.