Seniors

Alzheimer Society Support Group

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Seniors

Alzheimer Society of BC Dementia Caregiver Support Group The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Wednesdays of the month, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Association for Community Living office, 104-5711 Mermaid St. Sechelt. The regional Alzheimer Resource Centre is in North Vancouver.  Telephone: 604-984-8348, or 604-984-8347 Email:...

Better at Home

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Seniors

Better at Home provides non-medical supports such as friendly visits, transportation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, light yard work, and minor home repairs. Some services have fees which are determined on a sliding scale based on an ability to pay. Website: https://www.sccss.ca/programs/community-action-engagement/better-home Email: betterathome@sccss.ca...

Fetch

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Information & Referral, Seniors

Fetch is the most comprehensive online directory of local community health resources for all ages. The information is provided by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice.   Website: http://sc.fetchbc.ca/index.html?c=cyf  ...

Gibsons Seniors Society

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Recreation, Seniors

The Gibsons Seniors Society operates Harmony Hall which provides a wide variety of social events and activities, including Scottish country dancing, line dancing, carpet bowling, table tennis and many more.   Telephone: 604-886-3919 Address: 686 Harmony Lane, Gibsons    ...

Home Support/Volunteer Programs

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Seniors

Vancouver Coastal Health Home Care Services provides support for people with ongoing health conditions that wish to remain in their homes. VCH Home Care Services also offers a number of volunteer programs including Volunteer Drivers, to drive to and from essential medical appointments, Telephone Tree, Friendly Visitors, Grocery Shopping and Meals on Wheels. These...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Seniors

Memory Cafe is an activity program for people with dementia and their caregivers. It includes an hour of socializing and games to stimulate areas of the brain affected by memory loss, followed by one hour of low impact exercise. Participants with dementia must be accompanied by a caregiver.  Tuesdays at the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre (5604 Trail Avenue,...