Seniors Services - Burnaby
Food, Seniors Services, Social / Recreational, and Transportation
Provided by City of Burnaby - Citizen Support Services
- Better at Home: Funded by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Better at Home provides these services to help seniors live in your own home longer.
- Light House Keeping: The fee for light housekeeping services is based on a sliding scale according to income. To determine eligibility for a subsidy, contact the Better at Home office at 604-294-7980 before applying.
- Transportation to Medical Appointments: Transportation to and from medical appointments by certified volunteers is available, with fees based on a sliding scale according to income.
- Phone Buddy: Enjoy a weekly chat with a volunteer and build a lasting friendship.
- Volunteer Visitor: Regular volunteer visits are available to provide companionship.
- Shopping Buddy: Volunteers can assist with shopping, and HandyDART transportation to and from Brentwood, Lougheed Town Centre, or Metrotown Mall can be arranged, where a volunteer will meet on site.
- Shop by Phone: Weekly grocery shopping can be arranged through volunteer phone support, with payment by credit card and delivery provided by a City of Burnaby staff member.
- Lunch Program: Enjoy a social lunch at one of the Burnaby seniors' centres. Volunteer drivers provide free transportation to and from.
- Gadabouts Bus Outings: Join for a bus trip once a month. These trips involve a scenic drive and a lovely lunch out.
- Wheelers Outings: Seniors who use a wheelchair and live independently in Burnaby come together for an outing or lunch.
604-294-7980
Public email: volunteers@burnaby.ca
Website: https://www.burnaby.ca/services-and...
Burnaby City Hall - 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 1M2
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by City of Burnaby - Citizen Support Services:
Availability
Service area: Burnaby + show cities
Service Types Provided
- Food: Grocery Delivery, Grocery Shopping - Assistance, Grocery Shopping - By Phone, and Meals - Social
- Loneliness / Social Isolation: Meals - Social, Seniors Volunteer Support Calls, and Volunteer Visitors
- Transportation: Medical Appointment Transportation and Seniors Shuttle Bus
- Outings / Day Trips - Seniors
- Seniors Centre / Seniors Activities
- Errand Transportation
- Medical Appointment Transportation
- Seniors Shuttle Bus
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at home
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided by phone
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provides transportation
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