Seniors Wellness and Better at Home

Provided by Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society

Provides non-medical supports to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own home and stay connected with their community.
Program provides non-medical supports to seniors who are 55 years of age or older residents of Salt Spring Island living in their own home with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected with their community. Services are delivered by a combination of volunteers, paid staff and contractors depending upon the service required and the capacity of the program to respond.

Services available through Salt Spring Better at Home:
  • Friendly Visiting: a weekly visit from a volunteer in the home or out in the community.
  • Friendly Voices: regular phone contact to check in on isolated seniors.
  • Friendly Readers: volunteers share time with seniors with a book, magazine or newspaper.
  • Light Housekeeping: assistance with light household chores such as vacuuming, dusting, bathrooms and laundry. To support independence we can work alongside, assisting with the chores that are challenging.
  • Yard Work: assistance with raking leaves, mowing lawns, pruning and maintaining safe outdoor spaces.
  • Simple Home Repairs: a variety of services for the maintenance and upkeep of the home. We will help where we can or refer to someone with the expertise needed.
  • Transportation: volunteer drivers provide transport to and from appointments, social or recreational activities, when available. Advance notice is required, particularly for an off-island trip.
  • Van Excursions: outings are organized to take small groups to places and events on and off-island. Excursions help seniors stay connected with their community in a social environment.

250-537-9971 ext. 224

Website: https://saltspringcommunityservices...

129 Hereford Avenue, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2T3

Hours: are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

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Service area: Salt Spring Island + show cities

Service area cities: Salt Spring Island

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