Improves access to health care in rural and remote communities in BC by allowing qualified paramedics to provide primary care services in non-urgent settings such as patients' homes and in the community. Paramedics do outreach, working with health care provide...
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- A community volunteer program that offers on-site and in-home programs for adults living with life-limiting illness, side effects of cancer treatment, bereavement, or disability. Support services include restorative yoga, walking companions, telephone companio...
Other services from Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS)
- Cottage HospiceProvided by: The Bloom Group10-bed facility provides compassionate end-of-life care to any individual, so they can live their last days with dignity and in comfort. Located in Burrard View Park, and priority given to East Vancouver residents. Accessible to people with disabilities. Refer...
- Submits resolutions and briefs to government in an effort to advance the social, economic, and physical welfare of all senior citizens in BC. Also offers free health and wellness workshops for seniors delivered by trained senior volunteer facilitators.
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- 10-bed hospice residence that allows individuals to live their final days with peace and comfort in a home-like setting where family, friends, and pets are welcome. Individuals must be receiving Fraser Health Palliative Care Services through a referral from a ...
Other services from Crossroads Hospice Society
- Provides confidential and free mental health support and therapy to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind BC residents of all ages. Services include individual counselling, group therapy, consultations, community education, peer support, and family support. Spe...
Other services from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
- DeafBlind ServicesProvided by: Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility - AKA: Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH)Through the Therapeutic Activation Program for Older Adults and Seniors (TAPS), empowers DeafBlind seniors and older adults through services that support connection, independence and access in their communities. TAPS offers intervenor services that match DeafB...
Other services from Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
- Staff and trained volunteers provide support, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families coping with a life-threatening diagnosis, advanced illness, or bereavement; a $10 membership fee is required. Through the Delta CARES Helpline, also offers free a...
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- Provides 24-hour emergency response to people at medical risk in their home. Charges a $50 installation fee and $35 monthly for monitoring. Proceeds support the care and comfort of Delta Hospital patients. Serves Delta. Office hours are 9 am to 2 pm Monday to ...
Other services from Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society
- Drop-in cafe welcomes people with memory loss or dementia, along with their families and friends. Participants engage in socializing and facilitated discussion on topics led by guest speakers. Music and song, led by a certifed music therapist, is included. Hel...
Other services from Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society
- Aims to improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes. Offers opportunities for children and youth with type 1 diabetes to connect through Diabetes Canada's D-Camps; provides expert information to healthcare professionals and people with diabetes...
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- Diabetes ClinicProvided by: Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)Provides education, support, and treatment to individuals with complex diabetes management issues. Nurses and dietitians work with endocrinologists and other health professionals to provide care. Services include education and training on advanced carbohydrate...
Other services from Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
- Provides assessment, prevention, treatment, education, and support for people with diabetes to maintain healthy feet. Clients with diabetes (no open wounds) are seen by a foot care nurse, occupational therapist, and receive education in self-care and home mana...
Other services from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Coastal
- Provides assessment and management of pregnant women who are diabetic, or women with gestational diabetes. Language services are available; request an interpreter when booking an appointment. A referral from a physician is required. Wheelchair accessible. Hour...
Other services from Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgical Centre
- A weekly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $2. Offers blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, gentle massage, informal peer support, exercise, therapeutic touch, and health-related presentations on a drop-in basi...
Other services from Burnaby Partners in Seniors' Wellness
- Employment Counselling ServicesProvided by: Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility - AKA: Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH)Offers career and employment counselling to help the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing obtain and maintain employment. Includes vocational and worksite assessments, resume and interview skills training, and follow-up and support. Also provides a resource ro...
Other services from Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
- Promotes end-of-life care through the membership and training of professional doulas based on recommendations made by the Ministry of Health, health authorities, and outside agencies. An End of Life Doula is a non-medical professional who empowers, educates, a...
- Provides up-to-date information to the public regarding end-of-life issues. Encourages open discussion of the potential impact of euthanasia/assisted suicide on society. Prioritizes equal access to medical treatment and palliative care, particularly for those ...
- Fair Haven - Burnaby LodgeProvided by: Fair Haven Homes Society - AKA: Fair Haven United Church HomesLong-term care home for seniors with complex health care needs who require 24-hour care due to physical disability or mental or behavioural conditions such as dementia. Services include nursing and personal care, medication administration, meals, laundry servi...
Other services from Fair Haven Homes Society
- Fair Haven - Vancouver LodgeProvided by: Fair Haven Homes Society - AKA: Fair Haven United Church HomesLong-term care home for seniors with complex health care needs who require 24-hour care due to physical disability or mental or behavioural conditions such as dementia. Services include nursing and personal care, medication administration, meals, laundry servi...
Other services from Fair Haven Homes Society
- Provides services to Richmond residents age 65 and over and their families. Services are offered in the home and/or in the clinic that includes a falls risk assessment (including identification of fall hazards in the home, and strength and balance status), rec...
Other services from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Richmond
- Offers falls risk assessment, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and individualized recommendations for falls prevention to adults ages 65 and over. Eligible individuals are residents of Vancouver (including assisted living facilities); have had at least one ...
Other services from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Vancouver
- Facilitates networking between parents of signing deaf and hard-of-hearing children, and provides workshops, information bulletins, and a newsletter. Deaf Youth Today is a leadership training program as well as a summer recreational program; promotes independe...
- Offers adult day programs, overnight stays, and respite to assist families with dependent older adult relatives, age 50 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities and who are living at home. Services address therapeutic, social, and special needs...
Other services from Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC)
- Works to reduce the physical suffering and mental anguish of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, while increasing public awareness of the condition. Provides support groups and one-on-one programs in the Lower Mainland. With $10 annual membership, provides ad...
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