Better at Home Senior Support Program on Denman and Hornby Islands

community · 2018-02-08 · Denman and Hornby Islands

The Better at Home program, aimed at helping seniors stay in their homes through volunteer support for tasks like light housekeeping and yard work, is active in the Comox Valley but has been difficult to implement on Denman and Hornby Islands. The program is volunteer-dependent with a modest budget and focuses on reducing isolation and supporting vulnerable seniors.

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• “Better at Home was introduced... The program is active in the Comox Valley area, but on the islands, it has been difficult to implement... The program is income-tested... The islands are well served by the Hornby Denman Health Care Society... Better at Home started in a small way by offering help with recycling... services could include yard cleanup, light housework, chopping firewood, or transportation...” — The Islands Grapevine – February 8th, 2018 (February 8th, 2018)

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