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Better At Home

Better at Home helps seniors with simple, non-medical day-to-day tasks so they can continue living independently and stay connected to their community. The program is funded by the Government of British Columbia and managed by United Way of the Lower Mainland.

Services include:

  • Transportation to medical appointments (screened and trained volunteer drivers)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Light housekeeping
  • Friendly visits (based on shared interests; phone-based during COVID restrictions)

Services

Grocery Shopping & Delivery

Better at Home offers grocery shopping and delivery for seniors who are unable to shop in person. This service is available to seniors living north of King Edward Avenue and west of Granville Street. Seniors provide a grocery gift card, shopping list, and reusable bags, and are only charged for the cost of the groceries purchased.

Light Housekeeping

Better at Home offers light housekeeping support for seniors aged 65+ who are living independently. This catchment area is north of King Edward Avenue and west of Granville Street, extending to the water on both sides. Seniors must complete an intake and assessment to enter the program. Participants must be living independently and not in private or publicly subsidized assisted living or long-term care. Kits House membership is optional. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Subsidized services are subject to availability, budget, and volunteer schedules, and eligible seniors may be placed on a waiting list.

Transportation

Better at Home offers transportation support for seniors aged 65+ who are living independently. This catchment area is north of King Edward Avenue and west of Granville Street, extending to the water on both sides. Seniors must complete an intake and assessment to enter the program. Participants must be living independently and not in private or publicly subsidized assisted living or long-term care. Kits House membership is optional. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Subsidized services are subject to availability, budget, and volunteer schedules, and eligible seniors may be placed on a waiting list.

Friendly Visits

Feeling lonely or looking for social connection? Better at Home’s Friendly Visits program connects seniors with caring volunteers for friendly phone calls and companionship. This free service is available to seniors living north of King Edward Avenue and west of Granville Street.

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Volunteers

Better at Home unites communities through a common desire to help others and our volunteers are a huge part of that! Better at Home is grateful for all of its Volunteers! Watch some of our Volunteer Profiles and learn about the impact of the Better at Home program. Thank you Volunteers for all that you do!

Membership Required: No