VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.
VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.
While there are some positives in the report, such as seniors living longer and staying healthy longer, he says the numbers tell a story of a system failing to meet seniors' needs.
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