Supporting the non-medical needs of older adults in BC

Better at Home is a program that helps seniors with simple non-medical, day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.

 Direct services offered:

• Information/referrals to other community based senior services
• Light housekeeping (paid on a sliding scale based on income)
• BC Farmers Market Nutritional Coupon Program

 Volunteer services, subject to availability:

• Odd jobs/errands
• Transportation to shopping and medical appointments
• Grocery shopping assistance
• Prepared food delivery
• Light yard work
• Snow shoveling
• Minor home repairs
• Social Connections (telephone, virtual, face-to-face, individual or small groups)
• 50+ Angel Tree Christmas Project

Better at Home

is funded by the Government of B.C., managed by United Way British Columbia Healthy Aging, and delivered in Cranbrook by Community Connections Society of Southeast BC.

Help is close to home

United Way British Columbia Healthy Aging administers the Better at Home program throughout BC, supporting over 85 non-profit organizations who deliver Better at Home in over 260 communities.  If you or someone you know is a senior living in a community which offers Better at Home, you can contact the community agency in your area to find out more and to apply for services.  A program coordinator will work with you to help determine which services will suit you best.

In Cranbrook

Phone 250.426.2943          Email  betterathome@ccssebc.com

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Other Resources:

www.cranbrookagefriendly.ca   | 778-687-0062

www.facebook.com/cranbrookseniors  |  250-426-3618

www.caregiversnetworkek.com  | 1-877-489-0803

www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca  |  1-877-952-3181

www.seniorsBC.ca   | 1-800-663-7867

www.canada.ca/seniors  | 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)