Supports for seniors to stay home longer

Better at Home provides services to help seniors stay independent.

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The goal of the provincial government is now to keep seniors living comfortably in their own homes, with the proper supports, for as long as they are able.

Recently, Health Minister Terry Lake announced an additional $2 million in funding for United Ways Better at Home program, which provides non-medical supports to help seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible.

Seniors have given so much to our lives and our communities and government is committed to supporting them to remain in their homes and out of hospital as long as possible, said Lake, who made the announcement at a symposium for seniors organized by ONCORE, a Better at Home service provider.

The services provided by the Better at Home program reflect the ministrys strategic focus on strengthening home and community care.

To date, government has provided $22 million in funding to enhance and support the operations of the Better at Home program, which now operates in 60 communities throughout B.C.

One of those communities is Maple Ridge. Some of the local services include:

- Transportation services tailored to meet the needs of seniors who are living in their own homes and require transportation to medical appointments. Shopping services encourage seniors to accompany volunteers on shopping outings.

- Visiting services provides friendly visits to seniors in their homes.

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Supports for seniors to stay home longer