Seniors

Alzheimer Society of BC Support Group

in Health & Disability, Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

There are Dementia Caregiver Support Groups offered on the Sunshine Coast.  Sechelt – the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Gibsons – the third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Tele-support Groups – For those who are unable to attend a support group in person, tele-support groups offer the opportunity to meet with...

Better at Home

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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

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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: https://sc.fetchbc.ca/index.html?c=cyf    

Gibsons Seniors Society

in Recreation, Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

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 Website: http://gibsonsseniors.com/      

Home Support – Volunteer Programs

in Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

Vancouver Coastal Health’s Home Care – Sunshine Coast program is always in need of volunteers. Areas where volunteers are needed: Home and Community Care, Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Drivers, Volunteer Shopping, Telephone Tree, Friendly Visitor, Senior’s Outreach Counsellors & Volunteer Income Tax Service and, Shorncliffe Adult Day Center &...

in Health & Disability, Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

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,...