Keywords Archives: Support

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Services Currently Offered by Kootenay Seniors

Kootenay Seniors is delighted to announce its services currently being offered. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL KOOTENAY SENIORS PROGRAMS FOLLOW STRICT COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
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Thank you!

Kootenay Seniors Program was so grateful to receive the wonderful home-made masks. We know how fortunate we are to live in Nelson and have such an outpouring of help from our neighbours. Thank you again for your continued support.
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Grocery Bus Run

This program operates every THURSDAY (unless a statutory holiday). Clients are expected to get themselves to any of the  food stores listed below and to shop for their needs. In some cases, volunteers may assist with the purchasing of food if request/organized in advance. Once the food has been purchased, the client gets themselves out […]
Food & Meal Services & British Columbia
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Goal of Care

Dr. Trevor Janz, Regional Residential Care Medical Director, Interior Health/Chair Kootenay Boundary Clinical Ethics Committee describes how to include known values, beliefs and preference for care as well as the patient’s current health condition in ‘Goals of Care’ conversations between patients/families and physicians/health care teams which will strengthen a comprehensive care plan and medical orders […]
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Family Caregivers of BC

Many non-profits do some or a lot of I&R work for their clients. If that’s the case with you below is the I&R listing of the services we provide at Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC). We are a non-profit and our FREE services are funded by the Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners initiatives. […]
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Community Paramedicine

British Columbia has improved access to health care in rural and remote communities by expanding the role of qualified paramedics! The Community Paramedicine program bridges service delivery gaps within the community. For seniors in rural and remote communities this service will help them age in place, reduce isolation and prevent hospital visits. Examples of services […]
Health Care Services & Fruitvale, British Columbia

Greater Trail Hospice Society

The Greater Trail Hospice Society provides the following services: Volunteers to support palliative patients and their families Grief Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 2-3:30 PM, Room 228, Kiro Wellness Centre Children’s grief support group, twice annually. Please contact the office at (250) 364-6204 for more information on upcoming dates for this […]
Hospice & Trail, British Columbia

Salmo and District Hospice Society

The Salmo Hospice offers end of life support, respite to caregivers and bereavement support. They also have access to many books, resource groups and can give referrals to support groups.  Also have some palliative equipment due to some generous donations.
Hospice & Salmo, British Columbia

New Denver Hospice Society

Hospice care offers physical, emotional and spiritual support for dying persons and their loved ones. The New Denver Hospice Society offers support that can take place in a hospital, care facility or the person’s home. They offer grief support, education, and volunteer support to patients.
Hospice & New Denver, British Columbia

Kalein Hospice Society

Kalein is a campus centre integrating dialogue, education, and hospice care. Their mission is to offer programs and services that: explore our ability to live more fully at all stages of life, including end-of-life expand our cultural acceptance of death as a natural part of life engage in collective partnerships to evolve new models of […]
Hospice & Nelson, British Columbia

Nelson & District Hospice Society

The care provided by Nelson & District Hospice Society aims to make the last months of life comfortable, peaceful and dignified for clients and their caregivers by providing care, support, respite and advocacy.   Hospice can begin to work with anyone as soon after diagnosis as the client chooses, as many of our services can provide […]
Hospice & Balfour, British Columbia

Nakusp Hospice Society

The purpose of the Nakusp Hospice Society is to offer support by a community network of caring people: Individuals facing life-threatening illness, terminal illness, or bereavement. Their families and friends, and their caregivers. “Hospice care, also known as palliative care, is a philosophy of care that focuses on patient comfort and quality of life, rather […]
Hospice & Nakusp, British Columbia

Creston Valley Hospice Society

The Creston Valley Hospice Society is made up of a group of trained volunteers dedicated to providing free compassionate emotional support to terminally ill patients; to their families and friends; in the home, hospital or care facility; during and after the end of the loved one’s life. All Hospice volunteers: are carefully selected and trained; […]
Hospice & Creston, British Columbia

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society

Services offered include: Vigil service Vigil can be provided for those at their dying time wherever the client is. Four hour shifts 10:00pm – 2:00am and 2:00am – 6:00am. Sundowners program Trained volunteers are available Monday through Friday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. These volunteers can stay with a client […]
Hospice & Cranbrook, British Columbia

Castlegar Hospice Society

When you or your loved ones illness is no longer receptive to the treatment aimed at cure, hospice offers palliative care treatment aimed at making the recipient as comfortable as possible. The Castlegar Hospice Society provides emotional, spiritual, physical, psychological and practical support to people with a life-threatening disease and to their loved ones. Their […]
Hospice & Castlegar, British Columbia

Boundary Community Hospice Association

The Boundary Community Hospice Association provides active and compassionate hospice and palliative care services for persons and their families facing death or loss and to provide the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual support necessary to maintain the dignity and worth of the individual.
Hospice & Grand Forks, British Columbia

Creston Valley Gleaners Food Bank

The Gleaners Food Bank allocates food to those in the Creston Valley area who need assistance with groceries. How it Works: Any resident may come in and fill out a registration card (need I.D, proof of residence, and earnings statement) Once registered, you fill out a shopping list with your needs and preferences The volunteers […]
Food & Meal Services & Creston, British Columbia

Cranbrook Foodbank Society

The Cranbrook Foodbank Society is a 100% volunteer run organization offering food hampers to those in need. How it Works: Any Cranbrook resident with low income may apply in person or via phone After registration, you are eligible to apply for a hamper every 30 days To book your hamper, call or visit in person […]
Food & Meal Services & Cranbrook, British Columbia

Family Caregivers of British Columbia

Family Caregivers of British Columbia is a registered non-profit dedicated 100% to supporting family caregivers. Their mission: to improve the quality of life for family caregivers through support, information, and education. Caregivers have one of the most exhausting, but also rewarding, roles. Family Caregivers of BC is here to support you and navigate you through […]
Seniors Groups & Associations & Balfour, British Columbia

Residential Care Facilities Quick Facts Directory

The Residential Care Quick Facts Directory lists information for 292 publicly subsidized facilities in British Columbia that offer residential care services to seniors. It is designed to be a starting point for seniors and their care givers to find reliable data on residential care facilities in the province. *The information in the Directory will be […]
Housing & Supported Living & Balfour, British Columbia