Provides free, confidential telephone support to adults 18 years or older diagnosed with any type of cancer and/or their caregivers. Trained volunteers who have had a similar cancer experience listen, share practical experiences about living with cancer, and o...

The Cardiac Rehab Program provides cardiac rehabilitation for people who already have heart or blood vessel disease, and for people who are at risk of getting these diseases. With guidance from the health team, teaches participants to exercise, eat properly, m...

Offers various support services to the public. Offers visits and telephone care to patients with health conditions and their families in the home, hospital, or institutional setting in Burnaby, Richmond, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, as well as visits to seniors ...

Offers personal assistance, supervision, and an organized program of therapeutic health, social, and recreation activities to Chinese-speaking seniors age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities. Group activities vary by program, and may include therapeutic ...

A free six-month program to enhance the mobility and health of BC seniors. Combines a person-centred approach with opportunities for seniors to connect. Open to adults age 65 and up who would like support to become active. Participants work with a trained acti...

A free choice-based physical activity, group, and individual coaching program for inactive seniors and older adults in BC. Participants receive tools, skills, and resources to start moving again, including designing a personalized physical activity program wit...

Offers educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for people in the Collingwood-Renfrew area of Vancouver. Operates licensed child care programs, day camps, and a Family Place with activities for preschoolers and social time for caregivers. Also ...

Displays a variety of assistive listening and alerting devices to optimize communication and safety at home, in the workplace, and in social environments. Devices include remote microphone systems; infrared systems for the television and radio; visual alerting...

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...

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...

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.

Offers social, recreational, and health care programs for seniors age 65 and older living in West Point Grey area of Vancouver (including Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, and Point Grey neighbourhoods). A hot meal is provided for lunch. Transportation can be arr...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Residential care facility for older adults with complex health care needs who require 24-hour care due to a physical disability or mental or behavioural conditions such as dementia. Services include nursing and personal care, medication administration, meals, ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...