This survey will help us begin to understand our community’s journey to becoming dementia friendly. This information is important to help build a plan to move forward. It should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for participating.

Click here to take part in the survey

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Seniors and others experiencing social isolation are more likely to experience loneliness or other emotional distress. We want to connect seniors who would benefit from a friendly phone call visit with carefully screened volunteers who want to help. ⠀

We are now shopping for seniors and other individuals who can not do their own shopping due to COVID 19 restrictions. Shopping is done weekly or bi-weekly, by a volunteer. Person pays for their groceries but there is no charge for delivery or drop off.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Referrals to the program can be by self-referral, friends or family, community services and medical professionals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Phone: 250-204-7737⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Fax: 778-346-0016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To find out more, visit https://www.volunteercr.ca/senior-peer-support/

Let’s join together and ensure the 12.7 million Canadian volunteers we count on receive a well-deserved round of applause. It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers.

More information coming soon.

The Senior Peer Support Program is a FREE, confidential, one-to-one support to women and men 55+ years of age. We provide support to seniors who are experiencing:

• Loneliness
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Isolation
• Depression
• Relocation
• Lifestyle changes
• Bereavement
• Changing relationships with family and friends
• Retirement
• Aging and health concerns
• and more

The goals of the Senior Peer Support Program include:

• Providing encouragement
• Helping people manage their own concerns and worries
• Helping seniors find and utilize available supports and resources
• Helping people feel connected to their community and others
• Engaging senior peer volunteers in meaningful activities

Our Trained Senior Support Volunteers will

• Listen to you
• Respect your need for privacy and confidentiality
• Help you find your own solutions
• Respect your point of view and desire for personal choice
• Assist with finding accurate information