Testimonials

Here's What People are Saying

As a seniors consultant and advocate...

I recommended Barbara to help a client when her mom became ill and was admitted to hospital with the possibility of being placed in long term care. I knew that Barbara was the right person with her knowledge and ability to navigate through the system and find answers to help my client save time and energy at a time that is so full emotion. She was compassionate and above all available as long as the client needed her help.

Elizabeth Shewchuck, Daughter for a Day

Invaluable advise, solid support, and understanding... Thanks so much for your reply. Your message as always is considerate and well thought through and I really appreciate it. First let me say I have no problem at all with any of the billing... It's clear and concise and I especially like the activity report. ...you do an amazing job with my mum and with me too when I call in a panic or grump. Your steady hand at the wheel is much appreciated in a constantly changing situation that is emotionally loaded as well. I feel I can count on you right now and, most importantly, in the future when things change. With you on our team I feel I can continue to work and keep my life running, get out of town occasionally, and generally keep up with logistics of mum's life.

Kim Elhatton

I have used Barbara's services to assist my aunt and my parents over the years. She is very caring, reliable and highly knowledgeable. When you are the sandwich generation it's nice to know that you can get the support you need to manage and care for the needs of your aging parents. She is an invaluable resource and it's comforting to know that she can be my parents "daughter" when I'm on business or out of town.

March 29, 2011
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Helen Grant

Barbara is a passionate advocate for seniors and the adult children of seniors, and the service she offers is invaluable. When my parents were in decline and I was faced with my own family crises, I turned to Barb for her experience and wisdom. Her advice was clear, calm and reassuring. She brought desperately needed clarity to my situation, advising who I needed to call and what my rights were, and helped me to formulate a plan for future direction. I recommend her services highly.

June 2, 2010
Theresa Laviolette , Editor, Hancock House Publishers

You were a great source of support for her & we really appreciate your help. I imagine that down the road you may well hear from us again.

Best wishes,
Evelyn

Thanks for everything! If Mom takes a turn for the worst, we now know who to call. It was nice to know that there was another set of eyes keeping tabs on Mom. I know Mom appreciated all you did for her.

Thanks again
Alison

Barbara is a knowledgeable, experienced, professional who is COMMITTED TO ENSURING SENIORS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF CARE POSSIBLE. If I needed a seniors care specialist I would not hesitate to hire Barbara.

Lesley Taylor, MEd, BSW Lesley Taylor Coaching & Consulting, Richmond

YOU ARE THE BEST, Barbara. And for that I'm grateful. Thanks again for the consultation and helping us find a home for Mom and the occasional visits.

Jim W, Caring Son, West Vancouver

I love what your are doing and respect your insight. I've just retired and I'm concerned about that stage of my life. I feel better knowing I've got a plan in place and that my friends and family will know what to do and the right steps will be set in motion when necessary. Thanks for the consultation and referral helping me through your personal planning resource book. My kids appreciate the advance planning.

Brenda Newell,
Retired Resident Care Aide, Vancouver

I have been a health-care provider for close to 30 years, for many years, I have also provided care for Barb's father; I found her to be CARING, CONSIDERATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE, REASONABLE AND DECISIVE WHEN IT IS NEEDED. I am more than pleased to recommend this honest lady to people who need her service.

Bill Ho, Staff Nurse, Little Mountain Place Care Society

As a speaker...

Barb presented an excellent series of 3 workshops on Later Life Care Planning to a group of 30 seniors at WESN. Her workshops are detailed and give concrete and comprehensive advice. Barb was very well received by our members and I received great feedback on the clarity, quality, and value of her presentations. Barb speaks from her own personal experience and is deeply committed to what she teaches. I greatly appreciated seeing her stay late each session to talk to seniors individually, sharing personal stories and encouraging seniors to take action for their future well-being. I highly recommend Barb if you are looking for a friendly, committed seniors advocate or presenter.

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert

May 15, 2011
Bianca Wallace Manager of Programs
West End Seniors' Network

I wanted to let you know that the students really enjoyed your talk and recommend that you be invited back next year...which I will certainly do.

April 2011
Leeann Donnelly, University of British Columbia, Dental Hygiene Degree Program.

Awoke this a.m. thinking about what a wonderful presentation you gave to our ‘seniors’ at Greenland!

Thank you for coming through such a dark and stormy night! You have made a difference!

January 2011
Blessings!
Anne

We invited Barb Kirby, representing Advocates for Care Reform, to present a workshop to our group to help us organize a Family Council. Barb's presentation was INFORMATIVE AND INSTRUCTIVE giving us the advocacy tools we needed to move forward successfully with our family council at Haro Park Centre.

I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO REFER Barb Kirby of BJK Seniors Advocate to provide her presentations on the many aspects of care in "Later Life Retirement Planning"

Gwen Roland, Past Chair
Haro Park Family Council, Vancouver

I attended your one hour presentation at the South Granville Seniors Centre and loved it. YOU COVERED A LOT OF VERY SERIOUS TOPICS and MADE IT VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND and as a speaker YOU WERE EASY TO HEAR, ENGAGING AND ENTERTAINING AT THE SAME TIME. Pleasantly surprised... I LOVE YOUR PERSONAL PLANNING RESOURCE BOOK. I'll be calling you to book a consultation soon. L.B.