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, ...

Provides assistive technology or supports to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and sustain employment or community attachment. Supports available include assistive devices, equipment, and technology; ergonomic supports; resorative supports (...

Raises funds to support adults and organizations who assist adults who face daily challenges of living with a severe physical disability and to improve their quality of life and independence. Provides funding for new or used assistive devices and home accessib...

Website provides practical information about a wide range of assistive technologies and equipment to seniors, their family members, and their health providers. Contains a list of topics that recommend specific products that might be helpful as well as informat...

Matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly by phone to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existin...

The Bus Pass Program provides bus passes to eligible seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Passes can be used in communities served by BC Transit or TransLink; HandyDart is not included. Low-Income Seniors pay a $45 non-refundable annual fee and must me...

Tax credit assists seniors over age 65 and persons with disabilities with the cost of certain permanent home renovations to improve accessibility or be more functional or mobile at home. Applicant must be a resident of BC, and a senior or a family member livin...

The Patient Care Quality Review Board (PCQRB) Act established a Patient Care Quality Office (PCQO) in each health authority to receive and respond to patient concerns. The PCQO receives and reviews care quality complaints. If dissatisfied with how the complain...

Provides assistive technology or supports to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and sustain employment or community attachment. Supports available include assistive devices, equipment, and technology; ergonomic supports; restorative supports ...

Provides assistive technology or supports to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and sustain employment or community attachment. Supports available include assistive devices, equipment, and technology; ergonomic supports; restorative supports ...

Provides transportation to medical and non-medical appointments such as shopping and social excursions for anyone in North Okanagan area. Services include assistance with vehicle entry/exit, and space for a personal attendant. Can accommodate a walker, wheelch...

Provides care services and programs to seniors in need. The Good Samaritan TeleCare specializes in monitored medical alerts, home safety, and support services to individuals of all ages concerned about personal safety such as older adults, individuals with dis...

A network of researchers, practitioners, students, and seniors dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Works to advance policy for the care of older adults and advocates for improved training of geriatric health care practitioners. Also offers annual ...

Provides free flights and accommodations for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Flights are provided through airfare on commercial airlines purchased with financial donations, through seats donated by airline partners, and ...